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Quiz about The Quintessence of the Marvel Universe
Quiz about The Quintessence of the Marvel Universe

The Quintessence of the Marvel Universe Quiz


This quiz covers the best of the best in the Marvel Universe.

A multiple-choice quiz by RayzerRay77. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
RayzerRay77
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
126,121
Updated
Mar 06 24
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
3674
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: matthewpokemon (14/15), Guest 152 (14/15), Guest 91 (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Galactus (a.k.a. "the devourer of worlds") had a herald named Silver Surfer (a.k.a. Norrin Radd), what is his power called? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Why wouldn't the United States army accept Steve Rogers a.k.a. "Captain America" during WWII? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Why does Tony Stark, a.k.a. "Iron Man," wear a suit of armor in battle? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which of these people does not have psychic abilities? (Meaning Telekinesis and/or Telepathy) Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What robot was powerful enough to break the Hulk's leg? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who trained young Matt Murdock a.k.a. "Daredevil" after he lost his sight? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Name the original members of the X-Men? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Which super-villian almost married Spider-Man's Aunt May? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which super-villain killed Spider-Man's first love? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which one of these Marvel weddings never happened? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which of these alien races are constantly fighting? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which superhero tried to join the Fantastic Four early in his career? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What's the name of Thor's hammer? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is Captain America's Shield made of? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who would take over Tony Stark's duties as Iron Man from time to time? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Galactus (a.k.a. "the devourer of worlds") had a herald named Silver Surfer (a.k.a. Norrin Radd), what is his power called?

Answer: The Power Cosmic

When Norrin Radd's home world was endangered by the mighty planet devouring being known as Galactus, he did what he felt necessary to save it, he offered his services to Galactus. Galactus granted Norrin "The Power Cosmic" and made him his herald.
2. Why wouldn't the United States army accept Steve Rogers a.k.a. "Captain America" during WWII?

Answer: He was a sickly young man

Upon seeing images of the war on a news reel, Steve Rogers was inspired to join the country's elite. The only problem was his weak body. When he was rejected he begged and pleaded to no avail. One of the higher-ups saw this young man's speech and offered to let him in on a top secret government experiment to create the perfect soldier. Rogers agreed and took a "super soldier serum".

After months of extensive training in just about every fighting style Rogers became an Olympic level athlete. When Dr. Reinstein (the only man who knew the Super Soldier Serum's Formula) was shot and killed by a Nazi spy, Captain America was born.
3. Why does Tony Stark, a.k.a. "Iron Man," wear a suit of armor in battle?

Answer: To protect his bad heart

Tony Stark, the head of Stark Industries, hurt his heart in Vietnam and risks having his heart stop under physically taxing situations. In order for Stark to follow the call to duty he had to use his own technology to build a suit to protect his heart.
4. Which of these people does not have psychic abilities? (Meaning Telekinesis and/or Telepathy)

Answer: Shadowcat

Kitty Pride, a.k.a. "Shadowcat," has the ability to move through solid objects and walk on air.
5. What robot was powerful enough to break the Hulk's leg?

Answer: Ultron

In "Secret Wars" #12 Ultron and Hulk battled breifly and out of sheer desperation Ultron shot Hulk in the leg with an energy blast breaking the green giant's leg.
6. Who trained young Matt Murdock a.k.a. "Daredevil" after he lost his sight?

Answer: Stick

After Matt Murdock lost his sight in a freak accident involving a truck full of radioactive isotopes, he attempted to train himself, but to no avail. A man named Stick appeared out of nowhere and taught Matt how to use all of his remaining senses to his advantage. Without the physical and mental training, Matt would not be the man he is today.
7. Name the original members of the X-Men?

Answer: Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman, Angel

When Professor Charles Xavier founded "Xavier's School for gifted youngsters" he had high hopes for making the world a better place, a place where humans and mutants could live together in peace. His first recruits were very young and needed to be taught how to control their "gifts". When they learned to control their powers completely the X-Men were born.
8. Which super-villian almost married Spider-Man's Aunt May?

Answer: Doc Ock

When Peter Parker found out his Aunt May was engaged to a criminal, he had no way of telling her without giving away his secret identity. And when Doc Ock and Spider-man clashed it got personal. After the battle, Ock left and Aunt May was heart-broken.
9. Which super-villain killed Spider-Man's first love?

Answer: Green Goblin

In "Amazing Spider-Man" #121 the Goblin/Parker feud came to a dramatic climax when the Goblin threw Gwen Stacy off the Brooklin Bridge. Spidey thought he saved her with his webbing, but he soon found that her neck snapped from the force he used to catch her.
10. Which one of these Marvel weddings never happened?

Answer: Hulk - She Hulk

The Hulk and She-Hulk didn't get married because they're cousins!
11. Which of these alien races are constantly fighting?

Answer: Kree - Skrulls

The Kree and the Skrulls have always been bitter enemies. Many characters in the Marvel Universe seem to get pulled into their battles.
12. Which superhero tried to join the Fantastic Four early in his career?

Answer: Spider-Man

In "Amazing Spider-Man" #1 Spidey was in desperate need of money when he couldn't find a job. He thought he could get paid if he joined a super-team. He was rejected due to his crude methods of gettng their attention. It made matters worse when they told him they get funding through scientific research and not through being a super-team.
13. What's the name of Thor's hammer?

Answer: Mjolnir

Mjolnir is indeed a god's hammer. In this case, the god of thunder, Thor. Thor was given the Hammer by his father Odin and is one of only a few pure souls who can wield it.
14. What is Captain America's Shield made of?

Answer: Vibranium and Adamantium

Captain America's Shield is made of a Vibranium and Adamantium alloy that is indestructible.
15. Who would take over Tony Stark's duties as Iron Man from time to time?

Answer: Jim Rhodes

When Tony Stark would leave town or just need time to rest, his good friend Jim Rhodes would don the iron suit.
Source: Author RayzerRay77

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