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Quiz about Place Names in Sci Fi  Fantasy Literature
Quiz about Place Names in Sci Fi  Fantasy Literature

Place Names in Sci Fi & Fantasy Literature Quiz


I shall give you the names of some locations, and you shall identify the book or series from which those locations are drawn. For instance, if I give you "Emerald City, Munchkinland, Winkie Country" you would choose "Wizard of Oz."

A multiple-choice quiz by JoshCaleb12. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
JoshCaleb12
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
211,056
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
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596
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from : Grayson, Sphinx, Talbott Cluster? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Riva, Cthol Murgos, Val Alorn? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Jackson's Whole, Sergyar, Beta Colony? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Ruatha Hold, Nerat, Ista Weyr, Benden? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Andelainian Hills, Revelstone, Plains of Ra? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Lorien, Minas Tirith, Brandywine? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Arborlon, Tyrsis, Paranor? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Lake Ogre-Chobee, North Village, Gap Chasm? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: The Blood Sea of Istar, Solace, Silvanost? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: R'shael, Great Marsh of Slievmordhu, King's Winterbourne? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Greensward, Sterling Silver, Lake Irrylyn? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Crydee, Rillanon, Empire of Great Kesh? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Tsuranuanni, Acoma Estate, City of the Magicians? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Palancar Valley, The Spine, Carvahall? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Diagon Alley, Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, Hogsmeade? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from : Grayson, Sphinx, Talbott Cluster?

Answer: The Honor Harrington series by David Weber

Grayson is the patriarchal world where Honor Harrington becomes the first ever Lady Steadholder. Sphinx is where she was born. The Talbott Cluster makes its appearance late in the series, and becomes the setting for 'The Shadow of Saganami.'
2. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Riva, Cthol Murgos, Val Alorn?

Answer: The Belgariad, by David Eddings

The Belgariad, together with The Malloreon, make up ten books in a world-spanning magical adventure filled with prophecy, sorcery, and climatic battles between gods and mortals. They're also very entertaining.
3. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Jackson's Whole, Sergyar, Beta Colony?

Answer: The Miles Vorkosigan saga, by Lois McMaster Bujold

Jackson's Whole is the world of vice, where you can buy just about anything, including clones of your enemies... Sergyar is the world to which Miles' father is appointed to govern at some point in the series, and Beta Colony is where Miles' mother is from.
4. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Ruatha Hold, Nerat, Ista Weyr, Benden?

Answer: The Dragonriders of Pern, by Anne McCaffrey

The legendary Dragonriders of Pern will have continuing adventures now that Anne McCaffrey has allowed another author to write in this universe. Her son, Todd, has written two books so far... I can't wait for the next one.
5. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Andelainian Hills, Revelstone, Plains of Ra?

Answer: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, by Stephen Donaldson

The first trilogy was published in 1977... now more than 25 years later, the third set of four books are being published as 'The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.'
6. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Lorien, Minas Tirith, Brandywine?

Answer: The Lord of the Rings, by J. R. R. Tolkien

Lorien is where Frodo meets Galadriel, and Minas Tirith is the city where the last battle takes place. The Brandywine is a river of the Shire from whence Pippen and Merry hail.
7. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Arborlon, Tyrsis, Paranor?

Answer: The Shannara Chronicles, by Terry Brooks

Paranor is the Druid's Keep, and Arborlon is the elven city in the West. Tyrsis is one of the human cities of the South.
8. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Lake Ogre-Chobee, North Village, Gap Chasm?

Answer: The Xanth novels, by Piers Anthony

The rather hysterically punny stories of Xanth have more than twenty books in the series by now.
9. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: The Blood Sea of Istar, Solace, Silvanost?

Answer: The Dragonlance Chronicles, by Margaret Wies and Tracy Hickman

The very popular Dragonlance Chronicles have spawned numerous series and role-playing games by many authors, but it all began with the first trilogy by Margaret and Tracy.
10. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: R'shael, Great Marsh of Slievmordhu, King's Winterbourne?

Answer: The Crowthistle Chronicles, by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

The Crowthistle Chronicles are just beginning. The first book, 'The Iron Tree' was published in 2005, and takes place on a different world from the one presented in The Bitterbynde Trilogy. R'shael is where Jarred grows up. He journeys with friends intending to go to King's Winterbourne in search of his father, but ends up marrying Lilith who resides in Marsh Town.
11. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Greensward, Sterling Silver, Lake Irrylyn?

Answer: The Magic Kingdom of Landover series, by Terry Brooks

The other major series by Terry Brooks is The Magic Kingdom of Landover... a kingdom that was sold to an attorney from our world, who then discovered he had a fight on his hands just to keep his kingdom... fortunately, the Palladin rides to his rescue.
12. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Crydee, Rillanon, Empire of Great Kesh?

Answer: The Riftwar Saga, by Raymond E. Feist

Crydee is where it all begins, and Rillanon is the capital city of the Kingdom of the Isles. The Empire of Great Kesh is the southern neighbor.
13. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Tsuranuanni, Acoma Estate, City of the Magicians?

Answer: The Daughter of the Empire trilogy, by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts

Mara, Lady of the Acoma, schemes to protect her home and son from the enemies who would destroy them, and is aided by Kevin, a Riftwar outcast from Midkemia.
14. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Palancar Valley, The Spine, Carvahall?

Answer: The Inheritance series, by Christopher Paolini

Inheritance is a trilogy written by the teenaged Christopher Paolini, starting with the enormously popular "Eragon." All of the places named above are surroundings of Eragon's home... near the town of Carvahall in the Palancar Valley, which is in The Spine, a mountain range.
15. Which science fiction or fantasy series are the following place names from: Diagon Alley, Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, Hogsmeade?

Answer: The Harry Potter series, by J. K. Rowling

I'd say J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books need no introduction... *grin*
Source: Author JoshCaleb12

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