The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which Hogwarts house is Harry sorted?
Possible answers:
- Slytherin
- Gryffindor
- Hufflepuff
- Ravenclaw
Explanation: The Sorting Hat hesitated to send Harry to Slytherin, but finally chose Gryffindor, the house of courage.
Question 2 : Who wrote "The Lord of the Rings"?
Possible answers:
- George R.R. Martin
- C.S. Lewis
- Terry Pratchett
- J.R.R. Tolkien
Explanation: J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings, published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955.
Question 3 : In which saga do we find the character Katniss Everdeen?
Possible answers:
- Divergent
- The Labyrinth
- Hunger Games
- Twilight
Explanation: Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, published between 2008 and 2010.
Question 4 : What is the title of the first book in the "Game of Thrones" saga?
Possible answers:
- A Clash of Kings
- Fire and Blood
- A Game of Thrones
- A Storm of Swords
Explanation: The first book is titled "A Game of Thrones", published by George R.R. Martin in 1996.
Question 5 : Which author created the world of Narnia?
Possible answers:
- Ursula K. Le Guin
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- C.S. Lewis
- Philip Pullman
Explanation: C.S. Lewis created The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of 7 fantasy novels published between 1950 and 1956.
Question 6 : How many books are in the Harry Potter saga?
Possible answers:
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Explanation: The saga has 7 books, from book 1 "Philosopher's Stone" (1997) to book 7 "Deathly Hallows" (2007). Over 500 million copies sold!
Question 7 : In the Twilight saga, what type of creature is Edward Cullen?
Possible answers:
- Wizard
- Ghost
- Werewolf
- Vampire
Explanation: Edward Cullen is a vampire in the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer, published between 2005 and 2008.
Question 8 : What is the name of the ring in "The Lord of the Rings"?
Possible answers:
- The Sacred Ring
- The One Ring
- The Cursed Ring
- The Golden Ring
Explanation: The One Ring, also called the Ring of Power, was forged by Sauron to control all other rings.
Question 9 : What is the name of the hero in the "Percy Jackson" saga?
Possible answers:
- Percy Jackson
- Leo Valdez
- Nico di Angelo
- Jason Grace
Explanation: Percy Jackson, whose full name is Perseus Jackson, is the demigod hero of the saga written by Rick Riordan.
Question 10 : Which author wrote the "His Dark Materials" trilogy?
Possible answers:
- Neil Gaiman
- Philip Pullman
- Douglas Adams
- Terry Pratchett
Explanation: Philip Pullman wrote "His Dark Materials", a fantasy trilogy published between 1995 and 2000.
Question 11 : How many books are in Frank Herbert's original "Dune" saga?
Possible answers:
- 4 volumes
- 5 volumes
- 6 volumes
- 8 volumes
Explanation: Frank Herbert wrote 6 Dune novels between 1965 and 1985, from "Dune" to "Chapterhouse: Dune".
Question 12 : In the "Eragon" saga, what is the name of the hero's dragon?
Possible answers:
- Thorn
- Saphira
- Shruikan
- Glaedr
Explanation: Saphira is Eragon's blue dragon in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.
Question 13 : What is the title of the first book in "The Wheel of Time"?
Possible answers:
- The Horn of Valere
- The Great Quest
- The Eye of the World
- The Dragon Reborn
Explanation: "The Eye of the World" is the first book of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, published in 1990.
Question 14 : In "Les Misérables", what is the name of the main character pursued by Javert?
Possible answers:
- Jean Valjean
- Thénardier
- Marius Pontmercy
- Enjolras
Explanation: Jean Valjean is the protagonist of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, a former convict pursued by Inspector Javert.
Question 15 : What magical animal does Hagrid give Harry in the first book?
Possible answers:
- A cat
- A rat
- A toad
- An owl
Explanation: Hagrid gives Harry a white owl named Hedwig for his birthday, who becomes his faithful companion.
