Trivia - Crystal Singer Series Part III

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Welcome to the Crystal Singer Series Trivia! The trivia will cover the three books in the Crystal Singer Trilogy (Crystal Singer, Killashandra Ree and Crystal Line).

This trivia will be slightly different from the trivia games played elsewhere on the site. We will start with 10 - 15 questions. As the answers are given, more questions will be added to this post. We will cover each book separately and completely before moving onto the next. While the books will be covered in order of publication, the questions themselves may not be in the order of reading.

The rules:

You may answer up to TWO questions in a 24 hour period.
I will keep track of how many questions each player answer correctly in the second post of this thread.
When we finish with all the questions a winner will be declared and a prize given.

The questions in Part III cover the book Crystal Line, the third book in the series. I want to give a warning upfront - some of the answers aren't to be found in Crystal Line, per se. It will take a fuller knowledge of the entire series to answer.


Here goes:

1 - What content error is implied within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?
2 - Who is BB-1066? Where did they take Killashandra and Lars? A Brainship. The Brendan-Boira 1066. A planet in the 478-S-2937 System in the Libran area of space - Kugai
3 - Why will you never see a fat singer? The symbiont causes their metabolism to alter to the point where they burn the calories they take in, even with pre-Passover gorge since they then hibernate for at least a week. - Aidansmom
4 - What fee did Killashandra and Lars agree to for taking the assignment? Eighy thousand credits plus a half percent of Guild profits arising from viable merchandising of (The Jewel Junk) as a product. - Kugai
5 - What form of communication did Killshandra figure the Jewel Junk used? Killashandra originally felt that Jewel Junk communicated via rhythm (percussive) - Aidasnmom
6 - Bollam asks Killshandra for help finding a file from the year 2766. This makes Killashandra wonder what year she left Fuerte "2599" or "2699". Why are both years impossible? because in the UK edition of Crystal Singer it states that she joined the Guild in 2308. In the US edition it says that she joined the Guild in 3308. Either of which makes the 2599 and 2699 years impossible. - Plat
7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?
1 - She doesn't want change in the Guild - Plat
2 - She was shocked that the man she thought she knew so well could have done this, she never expected it of him (she felt betrayed by Lars). - Plat
3- She knew that Lars wanted her to become his assistant as Trag had been to Lanzecki. She didn't want to turn into Trag (critical, unswerving, duty bound) - Plat
4 - As they were the best duet in the Guild, she couldn't believe he would give that up - Plat

8 - What meeting did Lanzecki have both Killashandra and Lars sit in on? The Apharian Miners League meeting to trade for Crystal for communications. - Kugai
9 - What did Tucker do that made Killashandra begin to change her mind about pairing with him? Tucker has perfect pitch and captivated her with his guitar playing. - Aidansmom
10 - "Somehow there ought to be a way to trigger that amenity from afar...". What was Killashandra referring to? A radiant bath for crystal-mazed singers fresh from the ranges - SpaceCowboy
11 - What had medical discovered about Lanzecki? His symbiont had weakened past restoration - SpaceCowboy
12 - What manifestation of human did Killashandra most respect? Shell People or Brains - SpaceCowboy
13 - Who did Killashandra call a "dork a real dork"? Bollum - Kugai
14 - What 3 qualities did Killashandra have that would have made her invaluable as assistant to the Guild Master? She was the best singer the guild had, she knew more about singing then anybody else, and she could articulate (teach) what she she knows. - Spacecowboy
15 - Who did the "stocky young redhead with weird eyes and roguish grin" remind Killashandra of? Rimbol - SpaceCowboy
16 - Approximately how long have Killashandra and Lars been together as of the beginning of Crystal Line? 70 years - Aidansmom
17 - Why does Killashandra respect Brianships more than any other manifestation of human? That there was something awesome about knowing that a human being ran all the ships functions, and was the ship in a way no ordinary pilot could ever be. - SpaceCowboy
18 - Why did Lanzecki choose to shepard Bollam? He knew that his symbiont was failing so he choose to shepard Bollam so that he could opt out via thrall. Bollam was clumsy, and physically slight so that he would not be strong enough nor assertive enough to break Lanzecki's thrall. - Aidansmom
19 - What was unusual about the trip on the BB1066? What was unusual was that it was simply a Brain ship, no Brawn. - Aidansmom
20 - Why did Lars look at Killashandra "peculiarly" after cutting the Black Crystal? She mentioned she wouldn't let Lanzecki talk her into installing them, but this was after he had died. - SpaceCowboy
21 - What is Harmat? The tart, long, and cool native alcoholic beverage of Armagh III - SpaceCowboy
22 - What tourist area and planet did Killashandra go to? She went to Trefoil on Armagh III. - Aidansmom
23 - What did Bianco keep Killashandra from doing? Bianco kept her from "enticing" Shad Tucker to return to Ballybran with her. - Aidansmom
24 - Why did Lars have to sing with Killashndra after her return to Ballybran? She was in such bad shape from remaining away from Ballybran too long that she was physically unable to get to the ranges without help. In a sense, Lars shepherded her back into the ranges to help her get her symbiont re-charged. - Aidansmom
25 - Why did he want to sing with Killashndra after her return to Ballybran? they have cut a spectacular amount of black over the years
26 - Explain Regression. Regression is a technique of hypnotisim that allows the subject to 'Regress' through their memoies. This is useful in helping the suject remember events/things that they have subcociously or conciously forgotten, such as in the case of Singers, the locations of Crystal Claims they have worked previously. - Kugai
27 - Why did Regression not work on Killashandra? Despite the fact she trusted Donella, Killa was one of those people who is psychologically unable to release control of her mind to anyone. - Kugai
28 - What two things finally made Killashandra finally return to Ballybran? There was a notice from the Guild ordering her back
She was gone from Ballybran too long and her symbiont was starting to be affected by crystal deprivation - SpaceCowboy
29 - What special request did Klera and Rudney have for the Guild? For a donation of crystal to potentially help with communication with the Jewel Junk - SpaceCowboy
30 - Why did Killashandra put off returning to Ballybran? Because she had fallen in love with Shad Tucker and did not want to leave him, knowing that when she returned to Crystal Singing, she would forget him and he her. - Aidansmom
31 - What unprecendented thing happens upon Killashandra's return to Ballybran? The GuildMaster opens claims of non-functioning singers known to have cut black crystal in the past but levies a 25% tithe upon the cuttings (Guild tithe plus a percentage for the incapacitated singer). This was to get more black crystal to fill long standing orders which couldn't be provided. - Aidansmom
32 - How many years have passed between Killa and Lars' visitation with the Jewel Junk and Klera and Rudney's visit to Ballybran? 24 years, 5 months and 2 weeks - Aidansmom
33 - Why was Klera and Rudney's request unusual (please be careful to not also answer question #37)? It was/is known that the guild does nothing for free. - SpaceCowboy
34 - What did touching the Jewel Junk do to Killashandra? It appearently zapped the electrical pathways in her brain restoring her memory. - SpaceCowboy
35 - Why did Killashandra have an easier time convincing singers to try out new techniques than Lars? Her reputation as being the most productive and oldest singer in the Guild influenced others as did her bragging about where she had been able to travel and the things she could do after having a successful cut. - Aidansmom and Plat
36 - Who was the "gay lad with a kind heart and a fine tenor voice"? Rimbol - Plat
37 - Why did Lars make the decision he did concerning Klera and Rudney's request? Because in doing that, he managed to arrange some concessions for the Guild, especially the ability to actively recruit. - Plat
38 - What ship was available for the transfer? The BB1066 Brendan and Boira - Plat
39 - How long had Lars been Guild Master when Killa returned from Armagh III? a decade - SpaceCowboy
40 - What happened when Killa tried to install the Black Crystal in the Jewel Junk? It took the crystal up so fast her hand got sucked in too, and she wound up touching it. - SpaceCowboy
41 - After regaining her memories, how long did Killashandra decide she'd been a singer? 197 years - Plat AND 195 years - Aidansmom
42 - How long did Killashandra decide she and Lars had been together? 123 years - Aidansmom
43 - Killashandra's answer to question #41 might be correct or Killashandra's answer to question #42 might be correct. But why can't both be correct according to information given in the two earlier books in the series? According to the first two books Killa and Lars were only separated for a relatively short amount of time . Whatever it was exactly, it certainly was NOT a separation of more than 60+ years! That's a definite! So either she's been singing for 197 years and they've been together for 192ish or they've been together for 123 years and she's been singing for 128ish. Can't be both. - Aidansmom

First Impressions a.k.a. Who Am I?

Identify the person from the description given below.

44 - A red bearded giant with charming candor. Orric Thursday - Plat

45 - Humorless smile. Voice is tinny and nasal. Rudney Saplinson-Trill - Kugai
46 - Black-bearded and tangled maned. Tir Od Nell - Plat
47 - Medium height, compact figure. Very attractive, smooth-skinned and dark eyed with shoulder length hair and a symmetrical face. Moved with an odd grace. Quick-witted with a ready humor. Boira - Aidansmom
48 - Tall and slender. Attractive. A lot of neatly confined, lovely blond hair. Clodine - SpaceCowboy
49 - Startingly white teeth and mahogany skin. Streaked blond curly hair and incredibly muscular. Grace of a natural athlete, brillant blue eyes. Shad Tucker - Plat
50 - Little black man with twinkling eyes. Biyanco - Plat

Who said that? (It is possible for the same person to be quoted more than once - doesn't mean they have - but it is possible)

51 - "They both turned off atorm warnings once too often." Lars - SpaceCowboy
52 - "Even in today's sophisticated tech societies, legends have their place." Hendra Ree - Plat
53 - "It'll probably gulp it down like it did everything else and lick its chops at the taste." Brendan - Plat
54 - "What's astonishing is that more singers don't sing duet." Donalla - Kugai
55 - "Normal is not what happened to me." Killashandra - Aidansmom
56 - "No one cuts the way you two do." Clodine - SpaceCowboy
57 - "But you don't fancy me?" Orric - SpaceCowboy
58 - "Don't travel for a while." Shad Tucker - Plat
59 - "Not on your life...or mine." Lars - Aidansmom
60 - "Don't you ever turn on your ship communit?" Bollam - Plat
61 - "There're no obligations in the Guild." Killa - Plat
62 - "Get out of here!" Lanzecki - Plat
63 - "Killa's been a singer a very long time now..." Presnol - Plat
64 - "You reek!" Shuttle Pilot - SpaceCowboy
65 - "Haven"t I seen a lot of you lately?" Clodine - Aidansmom
66 - "I try. Oh, I try." Biyanco - SpaceCowboy
67 - "Two peaks, like cones, and then the flat part..." Rimbol - Aidansmom
68 - "All right...you've dined us and beered us, so what's this really about?" Borton - SpaceCowboy
69 - "Though we've been unable to determine the exact reason for the activity." Rudney - Plat
70 - You've been doing what Lars described?" Tiagana - SpaceCowboy

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Stats

Plat - 65
Bamy - 3.5
Aidansmom - 61.5
Pernita - 5
Brenda - 5.5
JayEgo - 5
Cewp - 1
Yonuh - 1
PQR - 6.5
Granath - 2
Critterfiend - 2
Kugai - 12
Sandi - .5
Spacecowboy - 29
Heideth - 1

[Kugai]

2 - A Brainship. The Brendan-Boira 1066. A planet in the 478-S-2937 System in the Libran area of space.

4 - Eighy thousand credits plus a half percent of Guild profits arising from viable merchandising of (The Jewel Junk) as a product.

[AidansMom]

1 - What content error is made within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?

In Crystal Line, Killa & Lars are sailing into the harbor at the Guild Headquarters. In Crystal Singer, Killa walks around on solid earth and notices how solitary and remote the Headquarters is.

3 - Why will you never see a fat singer?

The symbiont causes their metabolism to alter to the point where they burn the calories they take in, even with pre-Passover gorge since they then hibernate for at least a week.


Susan

[SpaceCowboy]

10 - "Somehow there ought to be a way to trigger that amenity from afar...". What was Killashandra referring to?- A radiant bath for crystal-mazed singers fresh from the ranges


11 - What had medical discovered about Lanzecki?- His symbiont had weakened past restoration

[Dux]

1 - What content error is made within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?

In Crystal Line, Killa & Lars are sailing into the harbor at the Guild Headquarters. In Crystal Singer, Killa walks around on solid earth and notices how solitary and remote the Headquarters is.

Susan

The building is on solid land, but it is possible for there to be a harbor close-by. They don't walk straight into the building from the harbor.

[AidansMom]

Ok, so I give up on #1. Do I get to try a different question today or do I have to wait until tomorrow?

At next glance I thought about the darkening eastern sky, but that is actually correct because as the sun sets in the west, the eastern sky goes dark first and then the darkness spreads to the west.

Susan

[Mayhem]

Calling quits.
No net here till at LEAST Wednesday of next week as they have cut me off due to non payment of the bill I couldn't afford. AM... I want you to win this! If I'd won I was gonna get em to send whatever prize it was to you, as I'm sure Korin will agree to my saying that, so if I don't win I can't get em to send it so you win it and get it yourself!

See you all next Thurs or Wed!

[AidansMom]

Plat,

I'm truly sorry that you won't be able to access the net until later next week. I've enjoyed the competition. Would you please answer 2 questions while you're online??

Susan

[Dux]

Plat - :sorry: That really sucketh! Even if you lose the lead, whenever you can get on keep trying - you never know what might happen.

[Kugai]

8 - The Apharian Miners League meeting to trade for Crystal for communications.

13 - Bollum, Lanzeki's new assistant after Trag's death.

[SpaceCowboy]

12 - What manifestation of human did Killashandra most respect?-Shell people (brains)

15 - Who did the "stocky young redhead with weird eyes and roguish grin" remind Killashandra of? - Rimbol

[AidansMom]

5 - What form of communication did Killshandra figure the Jewel Junk used? - patterns, rhythm, and color

15 - Who did the "stocky young redhead with weird eyes and roguish grin" remind Killashandra of? - Rimbol

Susan

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5 - What form of communication did Killshandra figure the Jewel Junk used? - patterns, rhythm, and color

15 - Who did the "stocky young redhead with weird eyes and roguish grin" remind Killashandra of? - Rimbol

Susan

While all of these are methods proposed as means of the Jewel Junk communicating - only one method was suggested first by Killashandra - that's the one I'm looking for in the answer. This question is being held for you for the next 24.

#15 was already answered earlier.

[Dux]

BTW - question number one is a tricky one - it is something that is "implied" and not outright said.

[AidansMom]

#5 - Killashandra originally felt that Jewel Junk communicated via rhythm (percussive).

Space Cowboy hadn't posted when I started my post, so I didn't know he had answered it. So, let me try:

18 - Why did Lanzecki choose to shepard Bollam?

He knew that his symbiont was failing so he choose to shepard Bollam so that he could opt out via thrall.

Susan

[Mayhem]

Plat,

I'm truly sorry that you won't be able to access the net until later next week. I've enjoyed the competition. Would you please answer 2 questions while you're online??

Susan

's been fun playing with you! Couldn't answer any as I didn't have my book and tho I was sure on two I like to check lol.
Will try and answer two tomorrow when I come check the boyos at my sister's!


Plat - :sorry: That really sucketh! Even if you lose the lead, whenever you can get on keep trying - you never know what might happen.

Will do as soon as I get back online or tomorrow if I remember *Grins*

[Dux]

#5 - Killashandra originally felt that Jewel Junk communicated via rhythm (percussive).

Space Cowboy hadn't posted when I started my post, so I didn't know he had answered it. So, let me try:

18 - Why did Lanzecki choose to shepard Bollam?

He knew that his symbiont was failing so he choose to shepard Bollam so that he could opt out via thrall.

Susan

Need more info for question #18 - why Bollam?

[AidansMom]

#18 - Why Bollam? Because he was a weak, ineffectual person. He was unable to handle the duties as Guild Master's assistant (unable to find files as needed), he was clumsy, and physically slight so that he would not be strong enough nor assertive enough to break Lanzecki's thrall.

[SpaceCowboy]

1 - What content error is made within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?
If they are tacking starboard they are going away from the harbor and its headland not towards them since the sea is west of the of the complex. The only way this would be correct is if they are north of the harbor not south.

Alternatively they should be seeing the west side of the headquarters not the east as is mentioned.


21 - What is Harmat? The tart, long, and cool native alcoholic beverage of Armagh III

[Dux]

1 - What content error is made within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?
If they are tacking starboard they are going away from the harbor and its headland not towards them since the sea is west of the of the complex. The only way this would be correct is if they are north of the harbor not south.

Alternatively they should be seeing the west side of the headquarters not the east as is mentioned.



I don't know a thing about sailing - are you sure about this? If so, it looks like there are two answers to question #1.

[SpaceCowboy]

Yeap, starboard is to the left. Which means if they are south of the harbor (which sounds like they are from the way I read the paragraphs) they are headed away from the complex which would be to their right since the sea is west of the complex.




1 - What content error is made within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?
If they are tacking starboard they are going away from the harbor and its headland not towards them since the sea is west of the of the complex. The only way this would be correct is if they are north of the harbor not south.

Alternatively they should be seeing the west side of the headquarters not the east as is mentioned.


I don't know a thing about sailing - are you sure about this? If so, it looks like there are two answers to question #1.

[AidansMom]

No, port is left; starboard is right. The only way I remember is that port and left have the same number of letters so they are associated together. Port is the left side of the boat when facing forward.

Susan

[AidansMom]

Also the eastern face mention is in the 7th paragraph in my book, not the first four.

[AidansMom]

Just realized I hadn't answered any questions today!!

9 - What did Tucker do that made Killashandra begin to change her mind about pairing with him?

He was helpful and caring when she was dealing with a severe hangover. Rather than pushing himself on her, he was kind and gentle and let her be attracted to him.

19 - What was unusual about the trip on the BB1066?

Since Boira was recovering from injury, Brendan offered to be their private ship while they were vacationing on Sherpa. It worked out well since the city manager was from his class for shell people.

[SpaceCowboy]

14 - What 3 qualities did Killashandra have that would have made her invaluable as assistant to the Guild Master? She knows and understands guild tenets, she has cut (sung) crystal, she has managerial skills without being a power freak. Plus she is somebody Lars can trust.


20 - Why did Lars look at Killashandra "peculiarly" after cutting the Black Crystal?- She mentioned she wouldn't let Lanzecki talk her into installing them, but this was after he had died.

[Dux]

Hmmm - not a good morning for right answers. :erm:

Space - Can't give you the credit for question #1 if the starboard/port, east/west/south thing isn't clear. Your answer to #14 is incorrect.

Aidansmom - your answer to #9 isn't correct and #19 needs more info (that one I'll do the 24 hour save for you).

[AidansMom]

#19 - What was unusual was that it was simply a Brain ship, no Brawn. Brendan was traveling without Boira while she was recovering, so he monitored Killa and Lars when they were at the Jewel Junk planet and then took them to Nihal and stayed with them until they returned to Shankill transfer station. He then took off to pick up Boira.

[AidansMom]

Dux,

Did you ever say if I had gotten #5 right or wrong?

If wrong, I'll give it a shot later tonight when my 24 hours is up. I know what I mean but I don't think I clearly stated what I meant.

Susan

[Dux]

oops, sorry - yes you got #5 right. It was rhythmatic tapping.

[AidansMom]

#9 - Tucker has perfect pitch and captivated her with his guitar playing.

#16 - Killa and Lars had been together approximately 120 years at the beginning of Crystal Line (at the end she says all 123 years)

[SpaceCowboy]

14 - What 3 qualities did Killashandra have that would have made her invaluable as assistant to the Guild Master? She was the best singer the guild had, she knew more about singing then anybody else, and she could articulate (teach) what she she knows.

17 - Why does Killashandra respect Brianships more than any other manifestation of human? That there was something awesome about knowing that a human being ran all the ships functions, and was the ship in a way no ordinary pilot could ever be.

[Mayhem]

6 - Bollam asks Killshandra for help finding a file from the year 2766. This makes Killashandra wonder what year she left Fuerte "2599" or "2699". Why are both years impossible?

Cos she arrived at Ballybran 23/4/2308?

7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?

Because she was a Crystal Singer not an 'office flunkey'
She doesn't want change in the Guild
He was her safe and stable pivot in her life


If I got em wrong someone else can take em... I am recoveing from 4 days of net loss with access ony once a day for 10 minutes and my head won't work proper lol.

[Dux]

#16 - Killa and Lars had been together approximately 120 years at the beginning of Crystal Line (at the end she says all 123 years)

This is incorrect - you have the 123 years part right, but not the 120.

[Dux]

6 - Bollam asks Killshandra for help finding a file from the year 2766. This makes Killashandra wonder what year she left Fuerte "2599" or "2699". Why are both years impossible?

Cos she arrived at Ballybran 23/4/2308?

7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?

Because she was a Crystal Singer not an 'office flunkey'
She doesn't want change in the Guild
He was her safe and stable pivot in her life


If I got em wrong someone else can take em... I am recoveing from 4 days of net loss with access ony once a day for 10 minutes and my head won't work proper lol.

For question #4 - Your answer is not correct. Out of curiousity, where did you get an exact date from?

For question #7 you got one out of three correct. I gave you credit for that one.

There are still two more correct answers out there for someone to get as part of question #7.

[Mayhem]

For question #4 - Your answer is not correct. Out of curiousity, where did you get an exact date from?

For question #7 you got one out of three correct. I gave you credit for that one.

There are still two more correct answers out there for someone to get as part of question #7.

Ah well, you win some you lose some *Grins* Still reckon I should get an honourable mention at least if not credit or a point as that is another reason on top of yours ;) *Hides*

Direct quote:
'Bontel Aba Gray, Rank 10, FSP Civil Service, Shankill Moonbase, Ballybran, date 23/4/2308. Applicant will present identity to the outlet, stating aloud name, rank and planet of origin'

Hope that helps some!

[Kugai]

26 - Regression is a technique of hypnotisim that allows the subject to 'Regress' through their memoies. This is useful in helping the suject remember events/things that they have subcociously or conciously forgotten, such as in the case of Singers, the locations of Crystal Claims they have worked previously.

27 - Killa was, unfortunately, unhypnotisable.

[Dux]

Ah well, you win some you lose some *Grins* Still reckon I should get an honourable mention at least if not credit or a point as that is another reason on top of yours ;) *Hides*

Direct quote:


Hope that helps some!

My book has the date down as 23/4/3308 not 2308. Hmmmmmmm.

Does anyone else have a book with the date messed up. It's in Crystal Singer when Killashandra has just finished full disclosure from Borella and is swearing and affirming before joining the Guild. The year 2308 would make no sense as later in the book other dates are mentioned that clearly make the year 2308 wrong.

[Dux]

27 - Killa was, unfortunately, unhypnotisable.


I need more info. Why was Killa unhypnotizable?

Question #27 is being saved for you for the next 24.

[Kugai]

I need more info. Why was Killa unhypnotizable?

Question #27 is being saved for you for the next 24.

Despite the fact she trusted Donella, Killa was one of those people who is psychologically unable to release control of her mind to anyone. (And I'm paraphrasing from the book for that.)

[AidansMom]

22 - What tourist area and planet did Killashandra go to?

She went to Trefoil on Armagh III.

23 - What did Bianco keep Killashandra from doing?

Bianco kept her from "enticing" Shad Tucker to return to Ballybran with her.


P.S. My Crystal Singer (Ballantine, August 1982) says 23/4/3308 on page 78 (2nd line from top).

[SpaceCowboy]

28 - What two things finally made Killashandra finally return to Ballybran?
There was a notice from the Guild ordering her back
She was gone from Ballybran too long and her symbiont was starting to be affected by crystal deprivation


29 - What special request did Klera and Rudney have for the Guild? For a donation of crystal to potentially help with communication with the Jewel Junk

[Dux]

My book has the date down as 23/4/3308 not 2308. Hmmmmmmm.

Does anyone else have a book with the date messed up. It's in Crystal Singer when Killashandra has just finished full disclosure from Borella and is swearing and affirming before joining the Guild. The year 2308 would make no sense as later in the book other dates are mentioned that clearly make the year 2308 wrong.


We just found our first difference in the UK and US editions that makes a difference for the Trivia. UK editions have a 1,000 year difference in the the year that Killashandra joined the Guild.

So - Plat will get credit for question #6 - UK version. Killa wonders if she joined in the year "2599" or "2699" both are impossible because Crystal Singer says she joined in the year 2308.

Obviously, for those in the US the answer is the same with "3308" being the reason it's impossible for her to have joined in "2308" - she hadn't even been born in either 2599 or 2699.

BTW - this is clearly a typo in the UK version because this would make Killa at least about 700 years old - the symbiont is good - but not that good*. So for the purposes of future questions we will assume the 3308 year is the correct one. There are references in both Crystal Singer and Crystal Line to back me up on this one. Including the actual answer I had been looking for all along. Which is...in Crystal Singer Lanzecki was talking about some really bad Passover storms that had occured back in 2863. Killa is shocked to find out that Lanzecki had not only been alive back then, but had already been a singer for a while then too. The book implies that year was a long time ago.


*Of course, now that I'm thinking about it, I guess 700 years old is possible. If Lanzecki was singing in 2863 and Killa joined in 3308 - that's close to 450 years for Lanzecki to have been a Guild Member. though it may be possible (and even likely) that a Guild Master lives a longer life than anyone else. They only go out into the ranges to cut when they need to, they never leave the planet, they have the milekey transition - so they probably do live longer than others.

[AidansMom]

I'm gonna make a stab at #1 again -- even though my books are at home.

In the opening, Killa says something even though Lars couldn't have heard her. However, the wind is in her face blowing back toward Lars, so he should have been able to hear her say, "And a star to steer her by".

Will look for another answer after I get home this evening.

Susan

[AidansMom]

Another stab at #16 -- They've been singing together about 70 years at the beginning of Crystal Line.

[Dux]

I'm gonna make a stab at #1 again -- even though my books are at home.

In the opening, Killa says something even though Lars couldn't have heard her. However, the wind is in her face blowing back toward Lars, so he should have been able to hear her say, "And a star to steer her by".

Will look for another answer after I get home this evening.

Susan

sorry - again it's nope.

[Kugai]

I've had a think about 1 - .... I most probably wrong here, but is it that Anne hints that Lars maybe of dark skinned/Mulato or even black? I may be reading that wrong, but it's just a small point that suddenly hit me/

[Mayhem]

36 - Who was the "gay lad with a kind heart and a fine tenor voice"?

Rimbol, or rather Killishandra's memory of Rimbol?

38 - What ship was available for the transfer?

The BB1066 Brendan and Boira?

[SpaceCowboy]

34 - What did touching the Jewel Junk do to Killashandra? It appearently zapped the electrical pathways in her brain restoring her memory.
40 - What happened when Killa tried to install the Black Crystal in the Jewel Junk?- It took the crystal up so fast her hand got sucked in too, and she wound up touching it.

Had to answer these two together.

[AidansMom]

24 - Why did Lars have to sing with Killashndra after her return to Ballybran?

She was in such bad shape from remaining away from Ballybran too long that she was physically unable to get to the ranges without help. In a sense, Lars shepherded her back into the ranges to help her get her symbiont re-charged.

25 - Why did he want to sing with Killashndra after her return to Ballybran?

Lars was asking folks to cut black knowing that 1) she thralls to black extremely easily and 2) they have cut a spectacular amount of black over the years. He wants to make sure that she is able to cut without being lost to thrall (though he does allow her to thrall to the green they initially cut).

Susan

[AidansMom]

31 - What unprecendented thing happens upon Killashandra's return to Ballybran? -- The GuildMaster opens claims of non-functioning singers known to have cut black crystal in the past but levies a 25% tithe upon the cuttings (Guild tithe plus a percentage for the incapacitated singer). This was to get more black crystal to fill long standing orders which couldn't be provided.

32 - How many years have passed between Killa and Lars' visitation with the Jewel Junk and Klera and Rudney's visit to Ballybran? -- 24 years, 5 months and 2 weeks (to be precise)

[Dux]

I've had a think about 1 - .... I most probably wrong here, but is it that Anne hints that Lars maybe of dark skinned/Mulato or even black? I may be reading that wrong, but it's just a small point that suddenly hit me/

Sorry.

As lots of you have tried number 1, I've reworded it a little to see if that helps.

[Dux]

BTW - I'm going on vacation tomorrow and won't be back until next Wednesday. I will try to get on when I can, but it will be slower.

I'm about to add some more questions, but if it runs out while I'm away we'll just resume when I get back.

Also, as I won't be on as much if you think someone has answered incorrectly feel free to try to guess the right answer even if I haven't been on.

[AidansMom]

41 - After regaining her memories, how long did Killashandra decide she'd been a singer?

195 years

42 - How long did Killashandra decide she and Lars had been together?

123 years

[AidansMom]

35 - Why did Killashandra have an easier time convincing singers to try out new techniques than Lars?

After having her memories restored, Killa was able to better relate to people, especially with her training as a student musician where you worked on a barter system of favors to work together cooperatively. She could talk about vacations on many different worlds and point out the positive benefits to cutting by coordinates.

[Dux]

Wow! I thought you guys would finish up answering the questions whilst I was off travelling. Guess not.

Just got home today, so let's get this started up again and finished. I'll get the questions answered while I was gone updated tomorrow. New ones will be posted as soon as those left are answered.

[Mayhem]

35 - Why did Killashandra have an easier time convincing singers to try out new techniques than Lars?

She had been doing what Lars suggested. As one of the senior singers in the guild, the fact that she was doing it and making a profit that was likely greater than when she went out normally, it added incentive?

I'm SURE I read somewhere that he pulled her in to help cos she had seniority on her side, but I'm dammned if I can find it!

39 - How long had Lars been Guild Master when Killa returned from Armagh III?

Seven years?

[Dux]

41 - After regaining her memories, how long did Killashandra decide she'd been a singer?

195 years



sorry - incorrect.

[Dux]

35 - Why did Killashandra have an easier time convincing singers to try out new techniques than Lars?

After having her memories restored, Killa was able to better relate to people, especially with her training as a student musician where you worked on a barter system of favors to work together cooperatively. She could talk about vacations on many different worlds and point out the positive benefits to cutting by coordinates.

This half is right -I gave you half credit. The half you were missing Plat got. Her seniority and her being the oldest cutter around was the missing pieces of your answer.

[Dux]

35 - Why did Killashandra have an easier time convincing singers to try out new techniques than Lars?

She had been doing what Lars suggested. As one of the senior singers in the guild, the fact that she was doing it and making a profit that was likely greater than when she went out normally, it added incentive?

I'm SURE I read somewhere that he pulled her in to help cos she had seniority on her side, but I'm dammned if I can find it!

39 - How long had Lars been Guild Master when Killa returned from Armagh III?

Seven years?

As I said above you got the part that Aidansmom missed - seniority is mentioned in there somewhere - cuz that was part of what I wrote in my notes.


your answer to question 39 is incorrect.

[Dux]

btw - on my trip I found the prizes for this trivia. Yep - PrizeSSS. I found one and then found another one I liked better a couple of days later. So now the winner and second place will have prizes. What I really like is that they are both related to the books - yep - no dragon-type things.

It was actually a good trip prize-wise. I also found stuff for future prizes on the site.

[SpaceCowboy]

Dux I have my copy of the paperback right here and on page 304 top paragraph it says:

"To comfort herself, she reviewed the total of one hundred and ninty-five years of cutting and compared it with the records of any other singer. She was tons ahead of the two younger singers."






41 - After regaining her memories, how long did Killashandra decide she'd been a singer?

195 years



sorry - incorrect.

[SpaceCowboy]

39 - How long had Lars been Guild Master when Killa returned from Armagh III?

I can't find the exact quote right now, but somewhere she mentions being estranged for 10 years so my guess is 10 years

[Mayhem]

*Bites tongue cos she knows the answer and can't bloody answer it cos she already tried for two today*

>.<

[Dux]

Dux I have my copy of the paperback right here and on page 304 top paragraph it says:

"To comfort herself, she reviewed the total of one hundred and ninty-five years of cutting and compared it with the records of any other singer. She was tons ahead of the two younger singers."

hmmmm, intrusting...my copy has a different answer.

No problem - I'll give credit to Aidansmom for 195 years and another point to whoever finds the answer that I have.

[Mayhem]

Can I swop that question for th eone I got wrong?
*grins*

I have gone through the book time and time again and the only reference to Lars' GMship is that he's been searching for an aide for the past 7 years.
I quit on that one lol.

Wait!
Upon rereading I also found that Lars had cut along for nearly a decade...
So, is the answer nearly a decade?
*Grins*

it's bugging me now >.<

Or 25 years, or 24 years or 24 years and 4 months if what I have worked out from them getting back from the Junk mission till they went out cutting...

Damn I'm REALLY getting annoyed at this!
:rofl2:

[Dux]

Oh Lordie - I better put y'all out of your collective miseries!

The answer is ten years or a decade. SpaceCowboy got it.

But you are welcome to try and find the alternative answer to how many years Killashandra had been singing.

[Mayhem]

Oh Lordie - I better put y'all out of your collective miseries!

The answer is ten years or a decade. SpaceCowboy got it.

But you are welcome to try and find the alternative answer to how many years Killashandra had been singing.

Oh WOOHOO! Well done SC! I can stop sobbing and manically flicking through pages now!
:faint:

I find an answer of 197. This is what she says just after she gets got by Big Hungry Junk!
Watch me be wrong :rofl2:

[Dux]

*watches Plat be right*

:applause:

[Mayhem]

*watches Plat be right*

:applause:

*Collapses*

:faint::group::wekiss:

[Dux]

5 questions left until we can enter Part II of Crystal Line Trivia.


btw - wanted to get your opinions on what happens next. I have trivia for the Continuum 1-4 short stories that the series is based upon. I had planned to make it part of the contest - but now I'm thinking of just doing that for fun instead of points as most people haven't even read them.

Alternatively, I can make them part of the contest, but make them multiple choice so that everyone has a chance at answering them. Any thoughts?

[Mayhem]

5 questions left until we can enter Part II of Crystal Line Trivia.


btw - wanted to get your opinions on what happens next. I have trivia for the Continuum 1-4 short stories that the series is based upon. I had planned to make it part of the contest - but now I'm thinking of just doing that for fun instead of points as most people haven't even read them.

Alternatively, I can make them part of the contest, but make them multiple choice so that everyone has a chance at answering them. Any thoughts?

I didn't even know they existed...

I'd take a crack at a multi choice... But I won't expect to get any right :rofl2:

[AidansMom]

43 - Killashandra's answer to question #41 might be correct or Killashandra's answer to question #42 might be correct. But why can't both be correct according to information given in the two earlier books in the series?

#41 - 195 (197) years - both numbers are given within pages of each other as her total time singing
#42 - 123 years of joint singing

HOWEVER, we determined in Killashandra that she was about mid 20s. She studied music for 10 years so was probably closer to 20 when she started singing crystal. This is only about a five-year span. Lars made a Milekey transition at the end of Killashandra. Had there been close to 65 years difference between her return to Ballybran and Lars' transition, she would have forgotten him. From the ending of Killashandra, it appears that it's been only about a year (maybe two) since they were separated.


P.S. I've been waiting for Plat to get back on-line. It's no fun when you're the only one answering and you're getting no feedback as to right or wrong. :D

[AidansMom]

30 - Why did Killashandra put off returning to Ballybran?

Because she had fallen in love with Shad Tucker and did not want to leave him, knowing that when she returned to Crystal Singing, she would forget him and he her.

[Mayhem]

7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?
1 - She doesn't want change in the Guild - Plat


I'm gonna take another bash at this. I may not be reading between the lines properly, cos last time I stated what she voiced, so I have had a proper look and will now attempt and fail to get the other two bits lol.

She doesn't want to lose her partner, it isn't said there but she loves him, She feels they are the best duet in the Guild.

She felt it was more important than ever they sing together now that Lanzecki was dead

She was shocked that the man she thought she knew so well could have done this, she never expected it of him.


37 - Why did Lars make the decision he did concerning Klera and Rudney's request?

Because in doing that, he managed to arrange some concessions for the Guild, especially the ability to actively recruit.

[SpaceCowboy]

1 - What content error is implied within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?

I'm going to take one more shot at this one.

If they are as close to the complex as implied by this there should be to much artificial light and possibly reflected light from the moons for the first star of evening/twilight to be visible.

[Dux]

43 - Killashandra's answer to question #41 might be correct or Killashandra's answer to question #42 might be correct. But why can't both be correct according to information given in the two earlier books in the series?

#41 - 195 (197) years - both numbers are given within pages of each other as her total time singing
#42 - 123 years of joint singing

HOWEVER, we determined in Killashandra that she was about mid 20s. She studied music for 10 years so was probably closer to 20 when she started singing crystal. This is only about a five-year span. Lars made a Milekey transition at the end of Killashandra. Had there been close to 65 years difference between her return to Ballybran and Lars' transition, she would have forgotten him. From the ending of Killashandra, it appears that it's been only about a year (maybe two) since they were separated.


P.S. I've been waiting for Plat to get back on-line. It's no fun when you're the only one answering and you're getting no feedback as to right or wrong. :D


You explained this much more than I needed - basically, according to the first two books Killa and Lars were only separated for a relatively short amount of time (I agree with the year or at most two, even though it's not actually stated outright). Whatever it was, it certainly was NOT a separation of more than 60+ years! That's a definite! So either she's been singing for 197 years and they've been together for 192ish or they've been together for 123 years and she's been singing for 128ish. Can't be both.

Hope you don't mind, but I put my explanation as the answer - though you did get it right.

[Dux]

7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?

Because she was a Crystal Singer not an 'office flunkey'
She doesn't want change in the Guild
He was her safe and stable pivot in her life


7 - Why did Killashandra panic at the idea of being Lars' assistant (at least three reasons)?
1 - She doesn't want change in the Guild - Plat

She doesn't want to lose her partner, it isn't said there but she loves him, She feels they are the best duet in the Guild.

She felt it was more important than ever they sing together now that Lanzecki was dead

She was shocked that the man she thought she knew so well could have done this, she never expected it of him.


After reading your post I decided I'd better double check the answers I had written down as well as your first attempt at this question to make sure I hadn't made a mistake.

Guess what? I did. :sorry:

The answers I had were:

1 - Change frightened her and she did want want there to be any change in the Guild (maybe afraid of not being able to remember it?)
2 - She knew that Lars wanted her to become his assistant as Trag had been to Lanzecki. She didn't want to turn into Trag (critical, unswerving, duty bound)
3 - She felt Lars had betrayed her

The answers you gave were:

1 - she didn't want change (check!)
2 - Because she was a Crystal Singer not an 'office flunkey' (After rereading I realized that this really is the same as my #2 - I really don't know why I didn't realize this the first time around) (check!)
3 - She was shocked that the man she thought she knew so well could have done this, she never expected it of him. (check!)
4 - Lars was the safe and stable part of her life (It think this is really part of answer #1 - she doesn't want him to change)
5 - She doesn't want to lose her partner, it isn't said there but she loves him, She feels they are the best duet in the Guild. (I didn't have this choice down, but after rereading the passge I think it's clear that this was a fourth reason. As they were the best duet in the Guild, she couldn't believe he would give that up (her up? possibly as well, but he does make it clear he plans to keep her with him as his assistant)). In any case, although I didn't have this down, it is still a right answer so I gave you additional credit for it.

Okay - so what does this mean? Well, I posted that I had decided to give you credit for the 1 answer I thought you had gotten right and then I opened up the other two correct answers to everyone else as two separate answers (worth a total of two points). So now that you've completely answered this question you, of course, get those additional two points. As you have also added in a fourth correct answer to the question I'm also giving you credit for that one too. Which gains you a total of 3 more points to your total.

I hope everyone thinks I handled this fairly. Assuming that is that any of you actually can understand my convoluted thinking :erm:

[Dux]

Okay questions #1 (sorry Space) and #33 are still left out there.

Here's another additional hint for Question #1 - check out the fourth paragraph and take into consideration how many questions I've asked about ages, dating and timing. There is something wrong in there.

In any case, as I'm still awake now and I will probably be outside most of tomorrow I'm adding in section #2 now.

[Kugai]

45 - Rudney Saplinson-Trill

48 - Boira, the 'Brawn' Partner to Brainship Brendan - BB1066

[Mayhem]

I hope everyone thinks I handled this fairly. Assuming that is that any of you actually can understand my convoluted thinking :erm:

I understood if that helps?


44 - A red bearded giant with charming candor.

Orric Thursday

46 - Black-bearded and tangled maned.

Tir Od Nell


I'd try for #1, but I just can't see what it is lol. read and reread and still don't know :D

[SpaceCowboy]

1 - What content error is implied within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?

Depending on when their sled was damaged they would not have had time to circumnavigate the main continent of Ballybran before Passover unless they started right after (immediately in fact) the last one. As well as the fact that given how long the guild had been in existence there had to have been other sailors that had made the circumnavigation.


33 - Why was Klera and Rudney's request unusual (please be careful to not also answer question #37)?

It was/is known that the guild does nothing for free.

[Dux]

Geez Space, I should give you points just for sheer tenacity on question #1!

[Mayhem]

49 - Startingly white teeth and mahogany skin. Streaked blond curly hair and incredibly muscular. Grace of a natural athlete, brillant blue eyes.
Shad Tucker

50 - Little black man with twinkling eyes.

Biyanco

This is my fave book of the series. Which is why it annoys me I can't get #1 >.<Go SC for all the trying, I reckon you'd do well to award some form of pointage for tenacity, I'da gone mental by now :rofl2:

[Mayhem]

Hey! just clicked on... Where's AM? She hasn't answered two days! Unless she answers later that is...

[Dux]

dunno - she was on today. Don't know why she didn't stop by...

[Mayhem]

1 - What content error is implied within the first 4 paragraphs of Crystal Line?

That singing Crystal affects you more the longer you sing? When it doesn't according to the other books as getting back from a holiday away has always left Killa clear of resonance and eager to cut again? *Digs bottom of barrel*


I'd answer more, but I think only one of the Names is left now and I don't wanna take it off anyone... Plus the unanswered #1 is driving me INSANE lol

[AidansMom]

I can't figure out the name one and I'm bugged by #1 also. I've been real busy lately -- had a birthday party to attend yesterday and was then wiped out from the heat being outside for 4 hours.

Susan

[AidansMom]

47 - Medium height, compact figure. Very attractive, smooth-skinned and dark eyed with shoulder length hair and a symmetrical face. Moved with an odd grace. Quick-witted with a ready humor. -- Boira


I'm still looking for another....

Susan

[Dux]

48 - Boira, the 'Brawn' Partner to Brainship Brendan - BB1066

nope.

[Dux]

#48 is still up there - but I'm starting the next section.

We're in the final three weeks before my in-laws 50th anniversary. The party we're planning (long distence) is pretty much exactly the same as a wedding reception and we're going crazy here. Sorry I've been so sporatic but I'm a little :crazy: right now.

[Mayhem]

52 - "Even in today's sophisticated tech societies, legends have their place."

Hendra Ree

53 - "It'll probably gulp it down like it did everything else and lick its chops at the taste."

Brendan


I DID look at #48, but the only attractive, slender person who I could see hasn't a lot of hair, so I gave up lol

[Kugai]

nope.

^%&%@$$#!!! I had the wrong Number down dammit!! I meant that one for 47 :tantrum:

54 - Donella

60 - Lanzeki

[AidansMom]

54 - "What's astonishing is that more singers don't sing duet." -- Donella

55 - "Normal is not what happened to me." -- Killashandra


Susan

[Dux]

^%&%@$$#!!! I had the wrong Number down dammit!! I meant that one for 47 :tantrum:

54 - Donella

60 - Lanzeki

60 is not Lanzecki :evil:

[Dux]

54 - "What's astonishing is that more singers don't sing duet." -- Donella

55 - "Normal is not what happened to me." -- Killashandra


Susan

Kugai already answered #54 - if you see this before tomorrow answer another one in its place.

[Mayhem]

58 - "Don't travel for a while."

Shad Tucker


60 - "Don't you ever turn on your ship communit?"

Bollam

[SpaceCowboy]

56 - "No one cuts the way you two do."-Clodine
57 - "But you don't fancy me?"- Orric



And after I posted this I figured out #48. Guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow morning.

[Dux]

56 - "No one cuts the way you two do."-Clodine
57 - "But you don't fancy me?"- Orric



And after I posted this I figured out #48. Guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow morning.

:laugh:

[Mayhem]

61 - "There're no obligations in the Guild."

Killishandra

62 - "Get out of here!"

Lanzecki

[SpaceCowboy]

48 - Tall and slender. Attractive. A lot of neatly confined, lovely blond hair. -Clodine

51 - "They both turned off Storm warnings once too often."- Lars

**********************************
And it looks like I have third all wrapped up. I wonder what the standings would look like if I had been playing in the quiz for the first book.

[AidansMom]

59 - "Not on your life...or mine." -- Lars

I've been out of town at doctor's today so I missed out. I don't THINK this one has been answered...

Susan

[Kugai]

60 - "Don't you ever turn on your ship communit?"

Lanzecki

62 - "Get out of here!"

Lanzecki

[Dux]

60 - Lanzeki

60 is not Lanzecki :evil:

60 - "Don't you ever turn on your ship communit?"

Bollam

60 - "Don't you ever turn on your ship communit?"

Lanzecki




:whistle:

[Dux]

#64 was still left over to answer, but I've now added the last group of questions for this book.

So do y'all want to do a multiple guess for the Continuum Series or should I just end this?

[Kugai]

64 - "You reek!"

Shuttle Pilot

68 - "All right...you've dined us and beered us, so what's this really about?"

Borton

[AidansMom]

67 - "Two peaks, like cones, and then the flat part..."

Rimbol

[AidansMom]

65 - "Haven"t I seen a lot of you lately?"

Clodine

[SpaceCowboy]

Do a multiple guess it should be fun.


#64 was still left over to answer, but I've now added the last group of questions for this book.

So do y'all want to do a multiple guess for the Continuum Series or should I just end this?

[SpaceCowboy]

66 - "I try. Oh, I try." Biyanco

70 - You've been doing what Lars described?"-Tiagana

[Dux]

Do a multiple guess it should be fun.


Okay - I will. Since I don't think any of you have read them it puts everyone on an even footing.

[Mayhem]

63 - "Killa's been a singer a very long time now..."
Presnol

69 - "Though we've been unable to determine the exact reason for the activity."
Rudney

[AidansMom]

Drats -- you got to them before I did!!! :( Oh well...

I've been kind of busy dealing with life pre-op right now. Just 10 more days until they re-arrange my insides so I can permanently LOSE these extra 225 lbs that are dragging me down.

Susan

[Mayhem]

Drats -- you got to them before I did!!! :( Oh well...

I've been kind of busy dealing with life pre-op right now. Just 10 more days until they re-arrange my insides so I can permanently LOSE these extra 225 lbs that are dragging me down.

Susan
:hugs: Sorry. I been away the weekend so thought they'd all be gone.

Good luck with your op, I'm thinking of you!

[Dux]

So which brings us to question #1.

"Killashandra sighed. She almost didn't want this voyage to end - and yet this kind of voyage, therapeutic though it was, was not quite enough to ease the surge of crystal in her blood. Lars, not having sung as long as she, was in better shape; but they had to strike a good lode of crystal on this next trip into the Ranges."

Okay - she's only been singing for about 4 years longer than him. Over a lifetime of 100 years, give or take - 4 years is nothing. If she was affected, he should have been affected just as much - if age was the reason.

I think this just goes back to the idea that there was a lot of time between when Killashandra and Crystal Line were written. Anne must have forgotten that Killa and Lars are about the same age and have been singing for almost the same amount of time. Later on in the book she continues with the idea that Killa has been singing for about 50 years longer than Lars - if this was true, then her statement in paragraph four would be accurate, but it isn't.

And that, my friends is the error that was implied!

So now, I'll start putting together some Multiple Choice questions on the Continuum Series. They will be posted in a separate thread.