Game of Thrones Quiz
Winterfell, the Kingslayer, Needle, the Red Wedding and hold the door: 15 questions on the HBO epic.
What is the name of the Stark family's ancestral castle?
Got a hunch? Pick the answer that feels right.
Winterfell
Winterfell is the seat of House Stark and the capital of the North, built over hot springs that keep it warm through the long northern winters.
Many Winterfell exteriors were filmed at Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, which now offers Game of Thrones archery and tours.
Who sits on the Iron Throne when the series begins?
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Robert Baratheon
Robert Baratheon rules the Seven Kingdoms at the start, having won the throne in a rebellion against the Targaryens. His death after a hunting accident triggers the war.
Mark Addy, who played Robert, was best known before the role as one of the stripping steelworkers in The Full Monty.
What is the name of Jon Snow's direwolf?
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Ghost
Ghost is Jon Snow's albino direwolf, found as the runt of the litter and named for his white fur and silence. He accompanies Jon to the Wall and beyond.
The direwolf pups in season one were played by Northern Inuit dogs, a breed developed to resemble wolves.
Which great house uses a golden lion as its sigil?
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House Lannister
House Lannister of Casterly Rock bears a golden lion on crimson, and its official words are Hear Me Roar, though everyone remembers the saying about paying debts.
The Lannisters' wealth comes from gold mines beneath Casterly Rock, which the show reveals have run dry by the later seasons.
Which actor plays Tyrion Lannister?
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Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage played Tyrion for all eight seasons and won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, a record for the category.
Dinklage was the first actor cast in the series, with George R.R. Martin saying he was the only choice for the role.
What is the name of the Dothraki warlord Daenerys marries in season one?
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Khal Drogo
Daenerys is sold in marriage to Khal Drogo by her brother Viserys, and she grows from a frightened bride into a leader of his khalasar before his death.
Jason Momoa, who played Drogo, performed a haka during his audition and later became Aquaman in the DC films.
Which character is known throughout Westeros as the Kingslayer?
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Jaime Lannister
Jaime Lannister earned the name by killing the Mad King Aerys Targaryen, whom he was sworn to protect as a member of the Kingsguard, during the sack of King's Landing at the end of Robert's Rebellion.
Jaime later reveals to Brienne that he killed Aerys to stop him burning King's Landing with wildfire, a secret he kept for years.
What is the name of the sword Jon Snow gives to Arya before leaving for the Wall?
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Needle
Needle is the slim sword Jon has made for Arya in season one. She names it as a joke on the needlework her sister Sansa excels at, and keeps it throughout the series.
Longclaw is Jon's own Valyrian steel sword, given to him by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont of the Night's Watch.
The Red Wedding takes place at the castle of which lord?
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Walder Frey
Walder Frey hosts the wedding at the Twins, where Robb Stark, his mother Catelyn and his army are massacred in revenge for Robb breaking a marriage pact.
George R.R. Martin based the Red Wedding partly on Scotland's Black Dinner of 1440 and the Glencoe Massacre of 1692.
Who is ultimately revealed to have poisoned King Joffrey at his wedding?
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Olenna Tyrell
Olenna Tyrell arranged the poisoning with Petyr Baelish, using a crystal hidden in Sansa's necklace. She confesses to Jaime in season seven just before her own death.
Tyrion is framed and put on trial for the murder, leading to his demand for trial by combat and the fight between Oberyn Martell and the Mountain.
Who is revealed to be Jon Snow's biological father?
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Rhaegar Targaryen
Jon is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, secretly married before Robert's Rebellion. Ned raised Jon as his own to protect him from Robert.
Jon's birth name is Aegon Targaryen, which makes him a legitimate heir to the Iron Throne ahead of Daenerys, his aunt.
Which character kills the Night King at the Battle of Winterfell?
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Arya Stark
Arya Stark stabs the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger, shattering him and his entire army of the dead in season eight's third episode, The Long Night.
The Long Night took 55 nights to film and was, at the time, the longest battle sequence ever committed to film.
Who is chosen as ruler of the Six Kingdoms in the series finale?
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Bran Stark
Bran Stark is chosen king by a council of lords in the finale, on Tyrion's argument that he has the best story. Sansa secures independence for the North.
Bran became the first king with no direct heirs, and the show implied that future rulers would be chosen rather than born to the throne.
What is the origin of Hodor's name, as revealed in season six?
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Hold the door
Bran's time travel vision causes young Wylis to hear Meera shouting hold the door as his future self dies, and the phrase collapses into the only word he can ever say.
George R.R. Martin told the showrunners this twist years before it aired, and it was one of the few book revelations shown first on television.
What is the title of the George R.R. Martin book series the show is based on?
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A Song of Ice and Fire
A Song of Ice and Fire is the name of Martin's series. Game of Thrones is just the title of its first novel, published in 1996.
A Game of Thrones, the first novel, was published in 1996, and the television series overtook the published books during its sixth season in 2016.
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Game of Thrones ran for eight seasons on HBO and won a record 59 Emmy Awards, more than any other scripted series. Its final season was watched by around 44 million people per episode in the United States alone, and the show is still the benchmark for television spectacle.
These 15 questions follow the whole story, from the Starks of Winterfell and the Lannisters of Casterly Rock to the fall of the Night King and the surprising choice of the last king. Expect direwolves, swords, weddings that go very wrong and a few deeper cuts on Hodor and Jon Snow's parents. It suits fans who finished all eight seasons, and it contains spoilers for every one of them.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
Does this quiz contain spoilers?
Yes. The questions cover all eight seasons, including the ending, so finish the show first if you want to stay unspoiled.
Is this quiz about the books or the TV series?
The HBO series. Where the show and George R.R. Martin's novels differ, the answers follow what happened on screen.
Is House of the Dragon included?
No. This quiz covers the original Game of Thrones series only, so prequel knowledge is not needed.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- What is the name of the Stark family's ancestral castle?
Winterfell Winterfell is the seat of House Stark and the capital of the North, built over hot springs that keep it warm through the long northern winters. Many Winterfell exteriors were filmed at Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, which now offers Game of Thrones archery and tours. - Who sits on the Iron Throne when the series begins?
Robert Baratheon Robert Baratheon rules the Seven Kingdoms at the start, having won the throne in a rebellion against the Targaryens. His death after a hunting accident triggers the war. Mark Addy, who played Robert, was best known before the role as one of the stripping steelworkers in The Full Monty. - What is the name of Jon Snow's direwolf?
Ghost Ghost is Jon Snow's albino direwolf, found as the runt of the litter and named for his white fur and silence. He accompanies Jon to the Wall and beyond. The direwolf pups in season one were played by Northern Inuit dogs, a breed developed to resemble wolves. - Which great house uses a golden lion as its sigil?
House Lannister House Lannister of Casterly Rock bears a golden lion on crimson, and its official words are Hear Me Roar, though everyone remembers the saying about paying debts. The Lannisters' wealth comes from gold mines beneath Casterly Rock, which the show reveals have run dry by the later seasons. - Which actor plays Tyrion Lannister?
Peter Dinklage Peter Dinklage played Tyrion for all eight seasons and won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, a record for the category. Dinklage was the first actor cast in the series, with George R.R. Martin saying he was the only choice for the role. - What is the name of the Dothraki warlord Daenerys marries in season one?
Khal Drogo Daenerys is sold in marriage to Khal Drogo by her brother Viserys, and she grows from a frightened bride into a leader of his khalasar before his death. Jason Momoa, who played Drogo, performed a haka during his audition and later became Aquaman in the DC films. - Which character is known throughout Westeros as the Kingslayer?
Jaime Lannister Jaime Lannister earned the name by killing the Mad King Aerys Targaryen, whom he was sworn to protect as a member of the Kingsguard, during the sack of King's Landing at the end of Robert's Rebellion. Jaime later reveals to Brienne that he killed Aerys to stop him burning King's Landing with wildfire, a secret he kept for years. - What is the name of the sword Jon Snow gives to Arya before leaving for the Wall?
Needle Needle is the slim sword Jon has made for Arya in season one. She names it as a joke on the needlework her sister Sansa excels at, and keeps it throughout the series. Longclaw is Jon's own Valyrian steel sword, given to him by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont of the Night's Watch. - The Red Wedding takes place at the castle of which lord?
Walder Frey Walder Frey hosts the wedding at the Twins, where Robb Stark, his mother Catelyn and his army are massacred in revenge for Robb breaking a marriage pact. George R.R. Martin based the Red Wedding partly on Scotland's Black Dinner of 1440 and the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. - Who is ultimately revealed to have poisoned King Joffrey at his wedding?
Olenna Tyrell Olenna Tyrell arranged the poisoning with Petyr Baelish, using a crystal hidden in Sansa's necklace. She confesses to Jaime in season seven just before her own death. Tyrion is framed and put on trial for the murder, leading to his demand for trial by combat and the fight between Oberyn Martell and the Mountain. - Who is revealed to be Jon Snow's biological father?
Rhaegar Targaryen Jon is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, secretly married before Robert's Rebellion. Ned raised Jon as his own to protect him from Robert. Jon's birth name is Aegon Targaryen, which makes him a legitimate heir to the Iron Throne ahead of Daenerys, his aunt. - Which character kills the Night King at the Battle of Winterfell?
Arya Stark Arya Stark stabs the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger, shattering him and his entire army of the dead in season eight's third episode, The Long Night. The Long Night took 55 nights to film and was, at the time, the longest battle sequence ever committed to film. - Who is chosen as ruler of the Six Kingdoms in the series finale?
Bran Stark Bran Stark is chosen king by a council of lords in the finale, on Tyrion's argument that he has the best story. Sansa secures independence for the North. Bran became the first king with no direct heirs, and the show implied that future rulers would be chosen rather than born to the throne. - What is the origin of Hodor's name, as revealed in season six?
Hold the door Bran's time travel vision causes young Wylis to hear Meera shouting hold the door as his future self dies, and the phrase collapses into the only word he can ever say. George R.R. Martin told the showrunners this twist years before it aired, and it was one of the few book revelations shown first on television. - What is the title of the George R.R. Martin book series the show is based on?
A Song of Ice and Fire A Song of Ice and Fire is the name of Martin's series. Game of Thrones is just the title of its first novel, published in 1996. A Game of Thrones, the first novel, was published in 1996, and the television series overtook the published books during its sixth season in 2016.
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