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Characters Trivia Quiz

Characters are central to all sorts of books, tv shows, movies and video games. But how many do you actually know?

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

Author
thejudge

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,012

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
785

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Artisan dragon has appeared in numerous video games? Hint

Spyro the Dragon

Spiro the Dragon

Ripto the Dragon

Tripto the Dragon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the father of Desdemona in the Shakespeare play Othello? Hint

Rodirigo

Ludovicio

Brabantio

Cassius

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the maiden name of Catherine in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte? Hint

Earnshaw

Heathcliff

Linton

Dodge

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the chess loving wrestler in the anime series 'Ultimate Muscle'? Hint

Queen Chessme

Rookie

Checkmate

The King

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first name of the character Stanhope in R.C. Sherriff's 'Journey's End'? Hint

Dennis

Philip

Peter

William

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Question 6 of 10

6. This character sold his soul to the devil in a famous Christoper Marlowe play, who was he? Hint

Dr Wagner

Dr Lucifer

Dr Cornelius

Dr Faustus

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the captain played by Robert Lindsay in the television series 'Hornblower'? Hint

Simon Pellew

Abraham Pellew

Edward Pellew

Victor Pellew

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the character played by Ian Lavender in the comedy 'Dad's Army'? Hint

Frank Pike

Andrew Mitchell

Peter Whistle

Warren Sludd

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Winston's love in George Orwell's famous book '1984'? Hint

Julia

Philomena

Philippa

Abigail

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of Tony Sopranos daughter in 'The Sopranos'? Hint

Meadow

Daisy

Rainbow

Spring

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Artisan dragon has appeared in numerous video games?

Answer: Spyro the Dragon

Perhaps one of the most recognised video game characters. In many of the games there are sneak demos and special features from another famous character 'Crash Bandicoot'.

2. Who is the father of Desdemona in the Shakespeare play Othello?

Answer: Brabantio

Brabantio is heard to die of a heart attack after Desdemona marries Othello. Ludovicio is a high ranking member of the senate who turns up in Cyprus. Cassius is Othello's main rival. And Rodirigo is the fool who Iago tricks into helping him.

3. What is the maiden name of Catherine in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte?

Answer: Earnshaw

She becomes Linton after marrying Edgar. Heathcliff is her true love, but crossed wires stop them from meeting up. He is an adopted child and so his family adopts his forename as their surname.

4. What is the name of the chess loving wrestler in the anime series 'Ultimate Muscle'?

Answer: Checkmate

Checkmate starts off as a bad guy, before finally seeing the light after falling out with manager Sunshine. All the rest of the names are made up

5. What is the first name of the character Stanhope in R.C. Sherriff's 'Journey's End'?

Answer: Dennis

Dennis Stanhope is the main officer and also an alcoholic. He represents what is considered the typical officer of the First World War.

6. This character sold his soul to the devil in a famous Christoper Marlowe play, who was he?

Answer: Dr Faustus

Faustus is eventually caught up with by the devil and is dragged down into the fiery pits of hell. Wagner is his servant who turns up in various interludes. Cornelius is one of the friends who helps him into Satanism. Lucifer, is obviously the devil, but he also appears in the play when he introduces the deadly sins.

7. What is the name of the captain played by Robert Lindsay in the television series 'Hornblower'?

Answer: Edward Pellew

He is the captain who manages to aid Hornblower in his journey up the navy. He is stern, but always manages to forgive the brave Hornblower.

8. What is the name of the character played by Ian Lavender in the comedy 'Dad's Army'?

Answer: Frank Pike

Ian Lavender was the youngest cast member at the time of filming.

9. What is the name of Winston's love in George Orwell's famous book '1984'?

Answer: Julia

Winston shares a secret love affair with Julia until they are both caught. Julia is only mentioned briefly after this as going through the same torture as he does. Apart from that she is never seen again.

10. What is the name of Tony Sopranos daughter in 'The Sopranos'?

Answer: Meadow

Meadow Soprano is the typical stroppy teenage daughter. He also has a son Anthony Soprano Jr

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