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Quiz about The Sith Academy Vocabulary Class

The Sith Academy: Vocabulary Class Quiz


Take on the role of a wannabe Sith apprentice, and begin your trials on the path to darkness. Your challenge is a vocabulary exam, involving the names of past Sith Lords. All questions are strictly vocabulary, no knowledge of "Star Wars" is needed.

A multiple-choice quiz by darthrevan89. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
darthrevan89
Time
8 mins
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Multiple Choice
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303,907
Updated
Nov 04 23
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Welcome, initiate, to the Sith Academy," you are greeted by a mysterious, diminutive figure swathed in dark robes. You find yourself in a shadowy, stone structure covered in moss. With your affinity for the Force, you can feel that great evil has taken place here and you fight the impulse to flee. "Your first trial on your path to the Sith will be a vocabulary examination. I have always had a fondness for vocabulary - in fact, I will issue to you a special challenge. If you answer correctly, I may be able to perform certain favors for you to make your stay here more pleasant.

"Do you see that statue over there?" your guide asks, and points to an ornate carving in a dark corner, covered in cobwebs. "That is a statue of Darth Bandon, not one of our more stellar examples, I'm afraid. He chose the name Bandon after his decision to abandon the Jedi Order. Which of the following would NOT be a proper definition of the word 'abandon'?"
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Question 2 of 10
2. The guide now takes you into a dark, ancient-looking room, then retreats down the corridor. You hear ominous laughter echoing down the hall, as a heavy door slams shut behind you. A tall, impressive-looking man steps out from the void of the shadows: his pallid, clean-shaven head and face is covered in traditional Sith tattoos. Your pulse rises perceptibly as he draws near. "Our new initiate, I see. Welcome." After thoroughly looking you over, he hands you an ancient-looking parchment containing nine vocabulary challenges. You read the first question:

Darth Nihilus seemed to be driven by little more than his insatiable hunger, and he fed that hunger with Force energy drained from his victims. It could indeed be said that he was a nihilist, as his name suggests. By definition, what would a nihilist believe in?
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Question 3 of 10
3. You feel the darkness closing in on you, seeming to emanate from the walls, and the gold-flecked eyes of Master Aivirt are upon you. Despite the growing pressure, you remember why you are here: you must pay back those who have harmed you, and the only way this can be done is by becoming Sith. You wipe a bead of sweat from your brow, and forge ahead to the next question:

Darth Revan was one of our greatest, his Sith Empire ruling almost 4,000 years ago. Once a Jedi, he fell prey to the seduction of the Dark Side of the Force and set out on the dark path, though some say it did not dominate his destiny forever. It is also said that he drew inspiration for his name, and his path, from the word "revanche." Define this word.
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Question 4 of 10
4. The voice of Master Aivirt now tells you: "You know the correct answers - use the Force as a tool to guide you to them. You acquired this power from your ancestors, do their memory honor by making the best use of it." You move onto question three.

Darth Sion, a contemporary of Darth Nihilus, was called the Lord of Pain. Though his body was decaying and he suffered greatly, he held onto life by drawing on the Dark Side of the Force. His name resembles the word "scion": what is a scion?
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Question 5 of 10
5. You recall the scrutiny that Master Aivirt gave you when you walked in the door. Though he didn't say a word, he was clearly unconvinced of your suitability for the Sith. This provides you with more drive to continue: you must learn enough here so that you can defeat Aivirt, and even become the leader of this Academy one day! Next question:

Lord Kaan was the founder of the Brotherhood of Darkness, a Sith order that declared all members equal. This concept failed miserably, and the Brotherhood was ultimately destroyed. The name Kaan bears a close resemblance to the word "khan." True or false: in addition to being an Mongol title, khan is, in Eastern countries, an inn for caravans.


Question 6 of 10
6. The halfway mark has been crossed: there is no turning back. Your family had always held out the hope that you would be a Jedi. But, you have instead chosen to be slowly envenomed by the darkness of the Sith. You have convinced yourself it is painful, but the most successful way. (Perhaps your study of Sith history has been insufficient?)

Establishing the brilliant Rule of Two after Lord Kaan's demise, Darth Bane kept his order a secret for a thousand years. The Rule of Two's ultimate goal was to take over the galaxy, but to do so in a way that would go virtually unnoticed until it was too late. Which option would NOT be a fitting definition of the word "bane"?
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Question 7 of 10
7. A strange sensation comes across you, like a warm breeze: you seem to have greatly heightened perceptions, and to be in tune with the Force more than ever. You feel the darkness of your surroundings flowing through your veins, like an infection. After a little hesitation, you decide to embrace it. Question six of the challenge.

Darth Plagueis the Wise: did he know the secrets to preventing death? If so, he wasn't able to exercise them in his own behalf when his apprentice turned on him, and killed him in his sleep. His name is clearly derived from the word "plague," an apt description of the Dark Side and the Sith themselves. Which of the following sentences use the word "plague" incorrectly?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Suddenly, the sounds of an outburst in an adjacent room pierce the silence; you sense violence from the combatants. An almost animal-like feeling of rage overwhelms you, and you have the urge to go on the attack. "Good, you can sense it. Some of our students are apparently having a ... disagreement," Master Aivirt explains. "Use their anger, feed off of it; gain strength from their conflict." Your next question reads:

This Sith Lord was molded for one purpose and one purpose alone: to kill Jedi. He felt little more than rage; his life was driven by hatred. He chose the word "maul," with its obvious connotations, for his Sith designation. Which of the following words would NOT make a suitable synonym for the word "maul"?
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Question 9 of 10
9. The penultimate question of your challenge brings an unbidden image to your mind, from a holo-film you saw years ago: a giant, terrifying, man-eating dinosaur! Hmm, perhaps after reading the question, that will make more sense.

Darth Tyrannus was once a Jedi Knight named Dooku, who chose to abandon the light and take his place as apprentice to the Sith Master Sidious. His name, related to "tyrant," lends itself well to the tyrannical government his Master would soon head. Of the kinds of rulers named below, which one would be most likely to be described as a tyrant?
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Question 10 of 10
10. As you reach your final question, Master Aivirt makes this comment: "You have done well, initiate, but remember this: 'Everything I tell you is a lie. Every question I ask you is a trick. You will find no truth in me.'" You ponder that statement, and read the last challenge:

Darth Sidious accomplished great things for the Sith, but his success was relatively short-lived. During his tenures as Senator and Chancellor of the Republic, he concealed his true nature, and dealt duplicitously. His name is reminiscent of a similar-sounding word: "insidious." How would "insidious" be defined?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Welcome, initiate, to the Sith Academy," you are greeted by a mysterious, diminutive figure swathed in dark robes. You find yourself in a shadowy, stone structure covered in moss. With your affinity for the Force, you can feel that great evil has taken place here and you fight the impulse to flee. "Your first trial on your path to the Sith will be a vocabulary examination. I have always had a fondness for vocabulary - in fact, I will issue to you a special challenge. If you answer correctly, I may be able to perform certain favors for you to make your stay here more pleasant. "Do you see that statue over there?" your guide asks, and points to an ornate carving in a dark corner, covered in cobwebs. "That is a statue of Darth Bandon, not one of our more stellar examples, I'm afraid. He chose the name Bandon after his decision to abandon the Jedi Order. Which of the following would NOT be a proper definition of the word 'abandon'?"

Answer: Self-restraint

"Abandon" can have several proper usages, all relating to a similar concept: to leave, reject, or desert; to relinquish a right or claim to something; or a lack of self-restraint, giving over to emotional impulses ("reckless abandon").

Bandon, though not related to the Sith Lord character, is a small city in the U.S. state of Oregon. And, as all things return to the point of origin, sci-fi author Timothy Zahn, who has several "Star Wars" novels to his credit, resides in Bandon, Oregon.

(You are uncertain what these "favors" mentioned by your guide are: do you really want them or not? You'll find out sooner or later, I suppose.)
2. The guide now takes you into a dark, ancient-looking room, then retreats down the corridor. You hear ominous laughter echoing down the hall, as a heavy door slams shut behind you. A tall, impressive-looking man steps out from the void of the shadows: his pallid, clean-shaven head and face is covered in traditional Sith tattoos. Your pulse rises perceptibly as he draws near. "Our new initiate, I see. Welcome." After thoroughly looking you over, he hands you an ancient-looking parchment containing nine vocabulary challenges. You read the first question: Darth Nihilus seemed to be driven by little more than his insatiable hunger, and he fed that hunger with Force energy drained from his victims. It could indeed be said that he was a nihilist, as his name suggests. By definition, what would a nihilist believe in?

Answer: Nothing

The term "nihilism" comes from the Latin word "nihil," meaning "nothing." It is a philosophy of extreme skepticism, claiming that existence is not real, has no value, and that there is no objective truth. It is also the rejection of the established social systems, morality, and authority. A related word sharing the Latin origins of nihilism is "nil": nothing, or zero.
3. You feel the darkness closing in on you, seeming to emanate from the walls, and the gold-flecked eyes of Master Aivirt are upon you. Despite the growing pressure, you remember why you are here: you must pay back those who have harmed you, and the only way this can be done is by becoming Sith. You wipe a bead of sweat from your brow, and forge ahead to the next question: Darth Revan was one of our greatest, his Sith Empire ruling almost 4,000 years ago. Once a Jedi, he fell prey to the seduction of the Dark Side of the Force and set out on the dark path, though some say it did not dominate his destiny forever. It is also said that he drew inspiration for his name, and his path, from the word "revanche." Define this word.

Answer: The act of retaliating

The word "revanche" is of French origins, and pertains to the concepts of avenging, retaliation, and revenge. A revanchist would be one who advocates a policy of revanche, or an adjective referring to such a policy. The large black bird is a raven, an entirely unrelated word. A sigil is a seal, or signet.
4. The voice of Master Aivirt now tells you: "You know the correct answers - use the Force as a tool to guide you to them. You acquired this power from your ancestors, do their memory honor by making the best use of it." You move onto question three. Darth Sion, a contemporary of Darth Nihilus, was called the Lord of Pain. Though his body was decaying and he suffered greatly, he held onto life by drawing on the Dark Side of the Force. His name resembles the word "scion": what is a scion?

Answer: Descendant

"Scion," by definition a descendant, or offspring, may be used to refer to an heir, such as to a throne. An alternative spelling is "cion." It can mean a plant's offshoot or twig, for grafting onto another plant. Scion is also a brand of automobiles, produced by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

A harbinger is a person or thing that provides a foreshadowing, or an indication of something's approach. Incidentally, the Harbinger was a starship captured by Darth Sion in the video game, "Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords."
5. You recall the scrutiny that Master Aivirt gave you when you walked in the door. Though he didn't say a word, he was clearly unconvinced of your suitability for the Sith. This provides you with more drive to continue: you must learn enough here so that you can defeat Aivirt, and even become the leader of this Academy one day! Next question: Lord Kaan was the founder of the Brotherhood of Darkness, a Sith order that declared all members equal. This concept failed miserably, and the Brotherhood was ultimately destroyed. The name Kaan bears a close resemblance to the word "khan." True or false: in addition to being an Mongol title, khan is, in Eastern countries, an inn for caravans.

Answer: True

In history, a khan (or cham) was a ruler or monarch of a Mongol tribe. Genghis Khan, in the early 13th century, assumed the title Great Khan, supreme ruler of the Mongols. Khan is also the name of the villain in the 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Additionally, the caravanserai, or roadside inn, was known as a khan.
6. The halfway mark has been crossed: there is no turning back. Your family had always held out the hope that you would be a Jedi. But, you have instead chosen to be slowly envenomed by the darkness of the Sith. You have convinced yourself it is painful, but the most successful way. (Perhaps your study of Sith history has been insufficient?) Establishing the brilliant Rule of Two after Lord Kaan's demise, Darth Bane kept his order a secret for a thousand years. The Rule of Two's ultimate goal was to take over the galaxy, but to do so in a way that would go virtually unnoticed until it was too late. Which option would NOT be a fitting definition of the word "bane"?

Answer: Cincture

"Bane" can be defined as a destructive cause of misery, affliction, or death. Indeed, it is a scourge, or plague. Specifically, it can refer to deadly poison. It has lent its name to the poisonous plant aconite, also called wolfsbane. In addition, "bane" has served as the inspiration for several fictional characters' names, including the Sith Lord character from "Star Wars," as mentioned above.

To cincture is to encircle, or gird; or, an object such as a band or belt that encircles something.
7. A strange sensation comes across you, like a warm breeze: you seem to have greatly heightened perceptions, and to be in tune with the Force more than ever. You feel the darkness of your surroundings flowing through your veins, like an infection. After a little hesitation, you decide to embrace it. Question six of the challenge. Darth Plagueis the Wise: did he know the secrets to preventing death? If so, he wasn't able to exercise them in his own behalf when his apprentice turned on him, and killed him in his sleep. His name is clearly derived from the word "plague," an apt description of the Dark Side and the Sith themselves. Which of the following sentences use the word "plague" incorrectly?

Answer: They put up a plague to memorialize his achievements.

The sentence should use the word "plaque" instead of "plague." In this instance, "plaque" is used to mean a medallion, commemorative plate, etc. A plague can refer to a bother, an annoyance; or, a deadly disease. The Black Plague (bubonic plague) of the 14th century is one of the deadliest plagues in history.

"A plague on both your houses!" is a famous line from Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet," a curse, intended for Romeo and Juliet, uttered by Mercutio as he is dying. Locusts were the eighth Biblical plague brought upon Egypt by God.
8. Suddenly, the sounds of an outburst in an adjacent room pierce the silence; you sense violence from the combatants. An almost animal-like feeling of rage overwhelms you, and you have the urge to go on the attack. "Good, you can sense it. Some of our students are apparently having a ... disagreement," Master Aivirt explains. "Use their anger, feed off of it; gain strength from their conflict." Your next question reads: This Sith Lord was molded for one purpose and one purpose alone: to kill Jedi. He felt little more than rage; his life was driven by hatred. He chose the word "maul," with its obvious connotations, for his Sith designation. Which of the following words would NOT make a suitable synonym for the word "maul"?

Answer: Esplanade

"Maul" is a term often used to describe an animal's attack, such as, "He was mauled by a bear." Its definition is to mangle, lacerate, tear, injure by beating - all in all, it is a word with brutal connotations, and very suited to the "Star Wars" character who bears this name.

A maul is also a large hammer, such as a sledgehammer or mallet. An esplanade is a kind of mall (not maul), a walkway.
9. The penultimate question of your challenge brings an unbidden image to your mind, from a holo-film you saw years ago: a giant, terrifying, man-eating dinosaur! Hmm, perhaps after reading the question, that will make more sense. Darth Tyrannus was once a Jedi Knight named Dooku, who chose to abandon the light and take his place as apprentice to the Sith Master Sidious. His name, related to "tyrant," lends itself well to the tyrannical government his Master would soon head. Of the kinds of rulers named below, which one would be most likely to be described as a tyrant?

Answer: Autocrat

An autocrat is a despotic, tyrannical ruler with absolute power, usually oppressive and cruel. The Russian tsars (czars) were autocratic. Theocracy is a religiously based government; an aristocrat is a high-ranking individual, of the ruling class or nobility; bureaucracy is related to governmental officials and administration.

The dinosaur that the word "tyrant" might bring to mind is the Tyrannosaurus Rex, which featured prominently in Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park."
10. As you reach your final question, Master Aivirt makes this comment: "You have done well, initiate, but remember this: 'Everything I tell you is a lie. Every question I ask you is a trick. You will find no truth in me.'" You ponder that statement, and read the last challenge: Darth Sidious accomplished great things for the Sith, but his success was relatively short-lived. During his tenures as Senator and Chancellor of the Republic, he concealed his true nature, and dealt duplicitously. His name is reminiscent of a similar-sounding word: "insidious." How would "insidious" be defined?

Answer: Subtly treacherous, deceitful

"Insidious" would be used to describe something seemingly harmless or unnoticeable on the outside, but that, in reality, was causing destruction. Darth Sidious, in his beneficent shroud, was certainly a treacherous, harmful, insidious being. The quote in the quiz question above is from the novel, "Star Wars: Traitor."
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