1. Let's start with the cast. Both "Lost" and "Heroes" have adopted a casting strategy that allows them to assign roughly equal importance to all principal characters on the show. This type of cast is called an "ensemble cast". True False

2. Both shows open with a teaser before the opening credits. The actual opening credits are similar, too - in what way? both give the show's title followed by the characters' (rather than the actors') names both only give the show's title but no opening theme set to pictures of the main cast both shows use the same opening theme both shows show the principal actors' names in rapid succession followed by their characters' names

3. Apart from the fact that both shows are dealing with mystery, fate, and the clash of science and faith, they also share another characteristic: both have a recurring motif that turns up throughout the show - sometimes as a plot device, sometimes (as it seems) merely as an "easter egg". On "Lost", it's the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42. What is the numbers' equivalent on "Heroes"? the pentacle the helix the sword the ouroboros

4. A season two episode of "Lost" and a season one episode of "Heroes" share a title. Which one is it? Collision Genesis Abandoned Don't Look Back

5. "Heroes" went on hiatus after episode 1.18, "Parasite", and in order to bridge waiting time for the rest of the season, an alternate reality game reminiscent of the "Lost Experience" was launched. What is the Heroes ARG called? Answer: (Two or three words, second is a number)

6. What is true for both the "Lost" and the "Heroes" characters (as of "Heroes" season one and "Lost" season three)? most of the principal characters have killed someone else in their life all principal characters are on a "list" most of the principal characters are somehow connected to each other all principal characters have a dirty secret

7. A "Lost" character and a "Heroes" character share a name (both are principal characters). Which one? Michael Claire Charlie Simone

8. "Lost" character Walt is a ten-year old African-American boy whose parents went through difficulties and who has (or at least seems to have) a special power. Which "Heroes" character also fits this description? Answer: (First name or first and last name. Mind your spelling.)

9. "Heroes" character Hiro is an Asian character who only gradually learns to speak English during the course of the show and is often shown talking in his mother tongue. Which "Lost" character also fits this description? Answer: (1 word, first name only)

10. "Lost" character Eko Tunde was only known as "Mr. Eko". He was a tall, strong, dark-skinned man who did not talk much in the beginning and valued silence. He was religious and was shown to have a strong will and a readiness to believe. Who is his counterpart on "Heroes" - who would also fit this description? Mr. Linderman DL Hawkins The Haitian Mohinder Suresh