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The World’s Greatest Charlie Chan Quiz by Mike in DC Part I Inspector Duff: “Pity he’s wasted in a place like Honolulu,
isn’t it?” Inspector Hayley: “Well, it can’t be any worse than
here.” (“Charlie Chan Carries On”)t Part I: “Begin at best place - beginning."
("Charlie Chan in London"): - 36 points A light
warm-up for experienced Chan Fans. For newcomers, a survey of the essential knowledge from which greater things flow. (One point each, 36 points total.) 1. What is the name of the greatest Chinese detective
in history? 2. Where was he born? 3. What was the location of his home in his adult
life? 4. What was the name of the author who first chronicled
Charlie’s exploits? 5. What was the name of the Honolulu policeman who
captured that author’s imagination and led him to chronicle Charlie’s exploits? 6. What was Charlie’s first chronicled appearance
in a case? 7. What was the first case in which Charlie had a
significant role throughout the entire story? 8-10. List the names of the three actors who most frequently portrayed
Charlie Chan in films. “Father who depends on son is happy or foolish
according to son.” (Charlie
Chan at Treasure Island) 11-13. List the given names of the three sons who most often accompanied Charlie on his cases. 14. Which actor played three different Chan sons? 15-20. Name those three sons and the films in which they appeared. 21. What was the final number of children in Charlie’s “multitudinous
family?” 22. In which film was that “final number” revealed? 23. How many surviving films are in the “Chan canon” (i.e., those
featuring the three main actors)? 24. What is the name of the earliest surviving “canonic” film? 25. What is the name of the last? 26. Charlie was famously courteous. What phrase did he commonly use to indicate
appreciation? 27. How did his children usually refer to him?
28. What was the name of Charlie’s employer for most of his career? 29. What was his final rank in that organization? 30. Charlie had one famous foray into the world of politics, making a plea for
moviegoers to support a referendum. In which state was this election? 31. What was the year? 32. What was the referendum about? "Beauty of Chan family also have brains.
Very fine combination.” (Black Magic/Meeting at Midnight) 33-34. Name the two daughters who accompany Charlie in an adventure. 35. Which of these daughters did Charlie call the “Beauty of the Chan
Family?” 36. Name one of the two movies in which a Chan daughter serves as one of his
assistants. The World’s Greatest Charlie Chan Quiz, Part I – Answers: 1. Charlie Chan 2. Guangzhou (Canton), China 3. Punchbowl Hill, Honolulu, Hawaii Territory (it was NOT a state!) 4. Earl Derr Biggers 5. Chang Apana 6. The House Without a Key (a novel by Biggers) 7. The Chinese Parrot (also a novel by Biggers) 8-10. Warner Oland, Sidney Toler and Roland Winters 11-13. Lee, Jimmy
and Tommy 14. Layne Tom, Jr. 15-20. Charlie
Chan, Jr. (…at the Olympics); Tommy (…in Honolulu); Willie (…Murder Cruise) 21. 14 22. Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 23. 40 24. The Black Camel 25. The Sky Dragon 26. Thank you so much; often abbreviated as TYSM among the Chan-savvy 27. Pop! 28. Honolulu Police Department 29. Detective Lieutenant 30. Pennsylvania 31. 1935 32. Whether to allow movie theaters to open on Sundays 33-34. Iris; Frances 35. Frances 36. CC in the Secret Service; Black Magic/Meeting at Midnight Thank you so much
for playing! See where you fall in the Chan pantheon of notable sleuths… 34-36 POINTS -
Most Worthy Successor: There will, of course, never be a replacement for Charlie
Chan. But you have demonstrated the skill and knowledge to be deemed a most worthy successor to the intelligent and wise Master. Your knowledge of Charlie’s cases and films is prodigious. Great work! 30-33 POINTS- Lee: Most knowledgeable and adroit of all of Charlie’s
assistants, your knowledge of the Chan canon is most impressive. With just bit
more experience you’ll be able to take over the Chan agency when pop retires—just in case the art thing doesn’t
work out! 27-29 POINTS - Jimmy: Pop! Pop! A few bumbles here and there, but you know a great deal about Charlie’s cases. Keep mind on present task (“and not on pretty Chinese cousin”)—soon
you’ll be solving puzzles like your illustrious father! 25-26 POINTS - Senhor Souto: Intellectually capable and quite knowledgeable,
you handle most complicated tasks well—and you know Chan trivia quite well too.
There are a few situations, though, in which you still need to have “Senhor Shan” around to step in and
save the day. 23-24 POINTS - Tombstone: Sometimes inscribed with words of wisdom but occasionally
covered with moss, your flashes of insight wax and wane. A worthy effort, but
perhaps better suited to busting cattle rustlers in Tonopah than to the intricacies of Charlie’s cases. 0-22 POINTS - Kashimo: Very enthusiastic, but not quite up to the task at hand. You can console yourself that the wages of your efforts is not “hunt for new job,” but rather
an opportunity to increase your level of Chan-ological expertise. Clue! Clue! Perhaps too late now, but there
is always a next case…
From
the Amazon.com description: A
key early work from the creator of the long-running detective series Kerry Drake presented in a format that
is as close as one can get to experiencing it as a daily comic. PRICE: $29.99 at
Amazon.com. Copies may be found at many other Internet sellers as well at varying prices!
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