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DC Comics - Zatanna Trivia Quiz

This quiz goes through the history of the super hero known as Zatanna. Her exploits are published in DC Comics.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
399,496

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
137

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 178 (8/10), Guest 5 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Zatanna is the daughter of an early era (1930s/'40s) DC superhero. What was his name? Hint

Giovanni Zatara

Phantom Stranger

Sargon the Sorceror

Doctor Occult

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Question 2 of 10

2. Zatanna shares a style of casting magic with her father. What is it? Hint

Using a Magic Wand

Speaking backwards

Calling upon dead mystics for assistance

Singing spells

3. Zatanna had a unique introduction. Created in 1964, she appeared in several stories in various DC titles edited by Julius Schwartz. In an ongoing story line that spans three years, she is searching for her missing father. Who does she first team with? Hint

Hawkman and Hawkgirl

Green Lantern

Atom

Elongated Man

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Question 4 of 10

4. What job did Zatanna have prior to discovering her powers (a job she continues to maintain)? Hint

Sports Car Mechanic

Stage illusionist

Reporter

Caterer

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1978, Zatanna was extended membership into which DC super hero team? Hint

All Star Squadron

Doom Patrol

Suicide Squad

Justice League of America

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1979 the identity of Zatanna's mother was revealed. Who was she? Hint

Allura

Margaretha

Amethyst

Sindella

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Question 7 of 10

7. Zatanna was a character that crossed between DC's main line of comics, and their Vertigo line. From the Vertigo titles she had a passionate romantic relationship with whom? Hint

Swamp Thing

John Constantine

Preacher

Sandman

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the limited series 'Identity Crisis' (2004), it is revealed that Zatanna has mind wiped super villains in the past. She also wipes the mind of a member of the Justice League who objects. Who is it? Hint

Green Arrow

Wonder Woman

Batman

Atom

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Question 9 of 10

9. Zatanna has a younger cousin who was a member of the Teen Titans for a brief time (2006-2011). What is his name? Hint

Zachary

Zane

Zander

Zechariah

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Question 10 of 10

10. With the advent of the revised continuity referred to as "New 52" (2011), Zatanna is a member of what group? Hint

Wanderers

Justice League International

Justice League Dark

Legion of Super Heroes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Zatanna is the daughter of an early era (1930s/'40s) DC superhero. What was his name?

Answer: Giovanni Zatara

Giovanni "John" Zatara debuted in 'Action Comics' #1 (1938), along with several other characters.... including Superman! He appeared regularly in the title until 1950.

2. Zatanna shares a style of casting magic with her father. What is it?

Answer: Speaking backwards

This "style" works well in the non-audio medium of comics. When Zatanna utters, "laever eht neddih rood!" the reader knows she is wanting to "reveal the hidden door!"

Answer: Hawkman and Hawkgirl

Zatanna Zatara's first appearance was in 'Hawkman' (vol.1) #4. The "missing father" story line reaches its conclusion in 'Justice League of America' (vol.1) #51 in 1967.

4. What job did Zatanna have prior to discovering her powers (a job she continues to maintain)?

Answer: Stage illusionist

Like her father, Zatanna earned a living by doing stage illusion work for pay. This was a family business passed on to her father from his uncle.

5. In 1978, Zatanna was extended membership into which DC super hero team?

Answer: Justice League of America

During most of her time with the group, her powers were diminished to being only able to control the four basic elements of water, air, fire and earth.

6. In 1979 the identity of Zatanna's mother was revealed. Who was she?

Answer: Sindella

Sindella appears in a four issue 'Justice League of American' story arc which ends with her sacrificing her life.

7. Zatanna was a character that crossed between DC's main line of comics, and their Vertigo line. From the Vertigo titles she had a passionate romantic relationship with whom?

Answer: John Constantine

Their relationship since being lovers has been contentious to say the least.

Answer: Batman

Batman later discovers that his mind had been altered and his relationship with Zatanna suffered for a long time afterwards. He often expressed his inability to trust her.

9. Zatanna has a younger cousin who was a member of the Teen Titans for a brief time (2006-2011). What is his name?

Answer: Zachary

Zachary Zatara has quite a high opinion of himself and is generally disliked by those around him.

10. With the advent of the revised continuity referred to as "New 52" (2011), Zatanna is a member of what group?

Answer: Justice League Dark

The Justice League Dark is a mystic arm of the League which includes other supernaturally based characters such as Swamp Thing, Madame Xanadu, Man-Bat, and John Constantine.

Source: Author eggman404

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