18.3.7 Quizzes

Quizzes take two formats in Aetolia: formal events involving a Grand Inquisitor (typically initiated by the administration), and informal pub quizzes hosted by an expert in the Gaming skill (see HELP GAMING).

When a 'formal' quiz is initiated, all in the land will receive a message, and typing JOIN QUIZ will take you to the Inquisition Chamber, where quizzes take place.

Once there, the Grand Inquisitor will add you to the quiz. 

In the case of informal pub quizzes hosted by other adventurers, there is no need to join the quiz and simply being present in the public tavern common room will allow you to participate.

In all cases, before asking a question, the host will set a point value for that
question. If you get the answer correct, this is how many points you will
receive. Once the host asks the question, they will generally set a timer
going. When the timer runs out, no more answers may be given. In order to
answer, type AN <your answer>. If you forget what the question was, typing
WHATQ will show you.

When the timer has run out, the host will look at the answers and
determine who is right and who is wrong, awarding the appropriate amount of
points to those who are correct. Once the timer is up, you may type ANSWERS to
see what others have answered.

Summary:
JOIN QUIZ              : Sends you to the Inquisition Chamber.
AN/ANSWER <answer>     : Gives an answer to a question.
WHATQ/WHATQUESTION     : See what the current question is.
ANSWERS                : See a list of the answers that people have given.
QUIZSTATUS             : See a list of competitors and their scores.