TinTrivia
Please be aware of the
usual muggles.
The above
co-ordinates will NOT take you to the cache. To find the exact
location you will need to solve the following.
Perhaps the best
literary ambassador of Brussels is the boy reporter, Tintin,
created by Hergé (Georges Remy),
1907–1983)……
…And so begins
your quest to become an intrepid reporter in order to solve the
following which, in so doing, will direct you to the cache or the
scoop of a lifetime! An integral part of being a reporter is that
you must think fast and get your facts accurately. This is where
you come in. Once you have been successful in your assignment,
please ‘report’ your finding in the correct manner for
‘editing’ and viewing. Some research may be required
…
The Adventures of
Tintin
The hero of the
series is a young reporter and traveller named Tintin, aided by his
faithful dog Snowy (originally named "Milou" in French), Captain
Haddock and a variety of colourful supporting characters.
Report: S26 ab.cde
E28 fg.hij 
Answer the following
from The Adventures of Tintin
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What is the registration
number of the seaplane Tintin hijacks in The Crab of the Golden
Claws?
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Who is the Milanese
Nightingale?
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What do Llamas do when
they are angry?
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Name Tintin’s
favourite two-worded exclamation.
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Name the unit of
currency in Syldavia.
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Name the Captain’s
favourite brand of whisky.
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What is Thompson and
Thompson’s motto?
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Which story features
three birds?
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In which book does
Tintin become a secretary?
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What hotel does Calculus
usually stay in when he visits Geneva?
Take the first letter of
1, the second letter of 2, the third letter from 3 and so on and
convert it into a number using A=1, B=2, C=3, etc. Then adjust by
doing the following: 1 - 3, 2 - 9, 3 - 2, 4 - 0, 5 - 6, 6 - 15, 7 -
7, 8 + 8, 9 - 9 and 10 + 1. Slot these into a, b, c, d, e, f, g,
h, i and j. These are the co-ordinates for the
cache.
You can check your
answers for this puzzle by clicking on this link
Tin Trivia
Enjoy your
assignment!
Special Note
During flood times, you
may have to get a little wet.
A joint FTF -
GlobalRat, Miking, Fier and Geopoppit