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Swords in Fantasy Literature Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the names of swords and the people who owned them in various fantasy novels. This quiz may contain spoilers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bashzog. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bashzog

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,650

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
774

Last 3 plays: winston1 (4/10), sabbaticalfire (4/10), snhha (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn", who forged the evil sword Sorrow? Hint

Seoman

Elias

Pryrates

Ineluki

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Question 2 of 10

2. Also in Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn", what was the name of Duke Isgrimnur's sword? Hint

Laiia

Kvalnir

Gundin

Skeggli

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Question 3 of 10

3. In David Eddings' "The Belgariad", what was the name of Kal Torak's sword? Hint

Keladbaskan

Cthrek Boin

Skarwurz

Cthrek Goru

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Terry Pratchett's "The Color of Magic", what is the name of the talking sword that Hrun the Barbarian stole? Hint

Sting

Kring

Barikilani

Esgalnov

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Question 5 of 10

5. In JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit", what is the name of the sword that Thorin took from the trolls' hoard? Hint

Glamdring

Sting

Beater

Orcrist

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Question 6 of 10

6. In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", what is the name of the sword Harry uses to kill the Basilisk? Hint

Killer

It had no name

Nuquernalain

Ennar

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Lian Hearn's "Across the Nightingale Floor", what was the name of Shigeru Otori's sword? Hint

Musamune

Avalodam

Jato

Raigekijin

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Ursula K. LeGuin's "A Wizard of Earthsea", a legendary wizard owned the sword that was attached to the highest tower in Havnor after his death. Who was he? Hint

Ged

Azdizar

Merlin

Erreth-Akbe

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Question 9 of 10

9. In JRR Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", what was the name of King Theoden of Rohan's sword? Hint

Anguirel

Aranruth

Gurthang

Herugrim

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Tamora Pierce's "The Song of the Lioness" quartet, what is the name of Alanna's sword? Hint

Lightning

Tempest

Storm

Thunder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn", who forged the evil sword Sorrow?

Answer: Ineluki

Sorrow was a blade created by an unholy joining of iron and witchwood. Pryrates presented this sword to King Elias, and it began to dominate his mind and soul.

2. Also in Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn", what was the name of Duke Isgrimnur's sword?

Answer: Kvalnir

Duke Isgrimnur's land had been usurped from him by Skali Sharp-nose, thane of Kaldskryke. Skali was aided by Pryrates; thus Isgrimnur joined with Josua to defeat him. Also, the Duke was a close friend to both Josua and his father, the late Prestor John.

3. In David Eddings' "The Belgariad", what was the name of Kal Torak's sword?

Answer: Cthrek Goru

Cthrek Goru's blade was huge and as black as a shadow. Torak tried to kill Garion with it in the city of endless night. After Garion had killed Torak, the evil sword vanished.

4. In Terry Pratchett's "The Color of Magic", what is the name of the talking sword that Hrun the Barbarian stole?

Answer: Kring

Hrun journeyed with Twoflower and Rincewind for a time, until they were captured by the dragonlady, Liessa. She made Hrun defeat her two brothers, so that she could become queen of the Wyrmberg. Hrun won, and he married Liessa.

5. In JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit", what is the name of the sword that Thorin took from the trolls' hoard?

Answer: Orcrist

After the dwarves and Bilbo had been rescued from the trolls by Gandalf the wizard, they discovered a cave full of stolen treasure. Three of the treasures they removed were Orcrist, Glamdring, and Sting. Gandalf took Glamdring (called Beater by the Orks), Bilbo took Sting, and Thorin the dwarf took Orcrist, (called Biter by the Orks).

6. In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", what is the name of the sword Harry uses to kill the Basilisk?

Answer: It had no name

This was the sword of Godric Gryffindor, and was brought to Harry by Dumbledore's phoenix, Fawkes. Without it, he would have been defeated by the Basilisk.

7. In Lian Hearn's "Across the Nightingale Floor", what was the name of Shigeru Otori's sword?

Answer: Jato

This snake sword was used by Shigeru Otori during his life, and after his death it passed to Takeo. After Shigeru had been greatly injured by their enemy, Iida Sadamu, he asked Takeo to take his life with the sword. This Takeo did, but with great reluctance, for he loved Shigeru like a father.

8. In Ursula K. LeGuin's "A Wizard of Earthsea", a legendary wizard owned the sword that was attached to the highest tower in Havnor after his death. Who was he?

Answer: Erreth-Akbe

Erreth-Akbe was one of the greatest wizards in the history of Earthsea. He had been dead for years at time the books were set, but much of the story involved him. In the second book, "The Tombs of Atuan" Ged had to journey to the Tombs and confront the Nameless Ones to get back the Ring of Erreth-Akbe.

9. In JRR Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", what was the name of King Theoden of Rohan's sword?

Answer: Herugrim

Theoden's sword's name was stated when Gandalf was breaking the hold Grima Wormtongue had over the king. Anguirel was a sword forged by Eol, which was stolen from him by Maeglin. Aranruth was the sword of the Elwe in Dorinth, and also that of the Kings of Numenor. Gurthang was the name of the reforged blade Anglachel.

10. In Tamora Pierce's "The Song of the Lioness" quartet, what is the name of Alanna's sword?

Answer: Lightning

Alanna found the sword Lightning in the basement of the armory in an abandoned castle on Sir Myles' land. Only Alanna could open the door to the room which contained Lightning.

Source: Author Bashzog

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