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Shannara Books Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers all of Terry Brooks' books in the Shannara series though to "The Ilse Witch" and "Anthrax". Take this test to find out if you are a 100% Shannara Fan!

A multiple-choice quiz by fantasy_fairie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
fantasy_fairie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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574

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Question 1 of 15

1. A nice easy one to begin with - In "The Elf Queen of Shannara", what was the name of the Tree Squeak that finds Wren and her travelling companions?

Answer: (A colour)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following is not an elf? Hint

Helt

Cort

Edain

Dall

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the name of Hunter Predd's Roc in "The Ilse Witch"? Hint

Dancer

Genewen

Spirit

Obsidian

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the name of Uhl Belk's son in "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. True or False: Quentin Leah is eaten by the giant eels in "The Ilse Witch".

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. How old was Grianne Ohmsford, also knwon as the 'Ilse Witch', when the Mwellrets attacked her home and took her away? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Will and Amberle find the bloodfire in "The Elfstones of Shannara"? Hint

The Hollows

Safehold

Grimpen Ward

Morrowindl

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following is a Shadowen? Hint

Steff

Teel

Chandos

Stee Jans

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the Owl's real name?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the name of Wren Elessedil's mother? Hint

Alleyne

Ellenroh

Amberle

Quickening

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the name of the Wing Rider that brings Wren and Garth to Morrowindl on their quest to bring back the elves? Hint

Perk

Tib Arne

Genewen

Tiger Ty

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the name of Tib Arne's war shrike, in "The Talismans of Shannara"?

Answer: (Rhymes with Moon)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the name of the creatures whose king is Carisman, from "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of Pe Ell's deadly weapon in "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: (Correct Spelling is a must!)

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Question 15 of 15

15. A nice easy one to finsih this quiz off. Who says this line:
"It's me, Grianne. It's your brother."?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A nice easy one to begin with - In "The Elf Queen of Shannara", what was the name of the Tree Squeak that finds Wren and her travelling companions?

Answer: Faun

Tree Squeaks are tiny, fur covered creatures, with foxlike faces, a spindly body, human feet and large, round eyes. Faun found Wren, Garth and Stresa after they had escaped a pack of demon creatures and were hiding in a small cave-like place.

2. Which of the following is not an elf?

Answer: Helt

Edain was the elven prince, grandson of Eventine Elessedil. Cort and Dall were both of the elven home gaurd. Helt was the giant borderman, that journies with Jair and company in "The Wishong of Shannara".

3. What was the name of Hunter Predd's Roc in "The Ilse Witch"?

Answer: Obsidian

Obsidian was Hunter Predd's faithful Roc. He went, along with Hunter Predd and a couple of other Wing Riders, to journey with the crew of the Jerle Shannara to discover the mystery and magic of the lands beyond the Blue Divide.

4. What is the name of Uhl Belk's son in "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: Maw Grint

Maw Grint was the monstrous son of Uhl Belk.

5. True or False: Quentin Leah is eaten by the giant eels in "The Ilse Witch".

Answer: False

Quentin Leah and Walker Boh land on Flay Creech to retrieve the key. They are attacked by hundreds of Giant Eels, some up to 30 feet long! Quentin Leah uses the Sword of Leah to hold of as many eels as he can, while the crew still abourd the Jerle Shannara bring down the ladder to safety. Both Quentin Leah and Walker Boh come back alive.

6. How old was Grianne Ohmsford, also knwon as the 'Ilse Witch', when the Mwellrets attacked her home and took her away?

Answer: 6

Grianne was only six years old when her mother and father were killed by Mwellrets when they attacked her home. She rescued her brother by hiding him, but was unfortunately taken by Mwellrets.

7. Where did Will and Amberle find the bloodfire in "The Elfstones of Shannara"?

Answer: Safehold

The Hollows was the dark valley in which the witch sisters lived, Grimpen Ward was the ramshackle town Wil and Amberle passed to get to Safehold, and Morrowindl was the name of the island the elves moved to in "The Elf Queen of Shannara."

8. Which of the following is a Shadowen?

Answer: Teel

Teel was the shadowen that betrayed the men at the Jut a number of times. Teel killed Steff and would have killed Morgan Leah, had he not destroyed her with the Sword of Leah.

9. What is the Owl's real name?

Answer: Aurin Striate

Aurin Striate is called The Owl because of his excellent night vision. Wren first meets him on Morrowindl, while trying to find Aborlon.

10. What was the name of Wren Elessedil's mother?

Answer: Alleyne

Wren was the daughter of Alleyne Elessedil and a Wing Rider.

11. What is the name of the Wing Rider that brings Wren and Garth to Morrowindl on their quest to bring back the elves?

Answer: Tiger Ty

Tiger Ty and his Roc called Spirit take Wren and Garth to Morrowindl after lighting a fire for three days and three nights.

12. What is the name of Tib Arne's war shrike, in "The Talismans of Shannara"?

Answer: Gloon

Tib Arne was a shadowen sent to trick Wren Ohmsford. He had a powerful war shrike called Gloon.

13. What is the name of the creatures whose king is Carisman, from "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: Urdas

Allanon and company were travelling to retrieve the Black Elfstone from the Stone King, Uhl Belk, when they were stopped by the Urdas. Urdas are small, squat creatures, with hairy limbs and bony features. Carisman is their king, because they were enchanted by his music when they found him.

14. What is the name of Pe Ell's deadly weapon in "The Druid of Shannara"?

Answer: Stiehl

The Stiehl was the deadly sword Pe Ell used to kill hundreds.

15. A nice easy one to finsih this quiz off. Who says this line: "It's me, Grianne. It's your brother."?

Answer: Bek Ohmsford

Bek Ohmsford says this to Grianne Ohmsford more, commenly known as the Ilse Witch, in the very end of the book "The Ilse Witch".

Source: Author fantasy_fairie

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