General Awareness

Fantasy Literature

3,648 Questions

This collection features fantasy literature quiz questions covering popular books, comics, and characters. It tests knowledge of magical universes, mythical creatures, and specific literary plots. These questions are highly relevant for general awareness sections in various state and central competitive examinations.

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Fantasy Literature Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous Svartálfar who is known for his greed and avarice?

  1. Andvari

  2. Brokkr

  3. Sindri

  4. Loki
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Explanation

Andvari is a famous Svartálfar who is known for his greed and avarice. He is the owner of the Andvaranaut, a ring that can produce gold. He is also known for his role in the story of the cursed gold of the Nibelungs.

Multiple choice

In what country is the novel (The Alchemist) by Paulo Coelho set?

  1. Spain

  2. Portugal

  3. Brazil

  4. Egypt
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Explanation

The novel (The Alchemist) by Paulo Coelho is set in Egypt, specifically in the desert.

Multiple choice

Which manga series features a young boy named Edward Elric who travels the world in search of the Philosopher's Stone?

  1. Fullmetal Alchemist

  2. 鋼の錬金術師

  3. 鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST

  4. 鋼の錬金術師 Brotherhood
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Explanation

Fullmetal Alchemist features a young boy named Edward Elric who travels the world in search of the Philosopher's Stone.

Multiple choice

Which manga series features a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and find a cure for his sister, who has been turned into a demon?

  1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

  2. 鬼滅の刃

  3. 鬼滅の刃 遊郭編

  4. 鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba features a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and find a cure for his sister, who has been turned into a demon.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the 'Elric of Melniboné' series?

  1. Michael Moorcock

  2. Terry Pratchett

  3. David Eddings

  4. Stephen R. Donaldson
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Explanation

Michael Moorcock is the author of the 'Elric of Melniboné' series, which follows the adventures of the albino emperor Elric in a world of magic and chaos.

Multiple choice

Which author wrote the 'Earthsea' series?

  1. Ursula K. Le Guin

  2. C.S. Lewis

  3. J.R.R. Tolkien

  4. Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Explanation

Ursula K. Le Guin is the author of the 'Earthsea' series, a classic of fantasy literature that explores themes of magic, power, and balance.

Multiple choice

Which author wrote the 'Riftwar' saga?

  1. Raymond E. Feist

  2. David Eddings

  3. Terry Brooks

  4. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
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Explanation

Raymond E. Feist is the author of the 'Riftwar' saga, a fantasy series that follows the adventures of Pug, a young magician, and his companions in the world of Midkemia.

Multiple choice

Who created the character 'Belgarath the Sorcerer'?

  1. David Eddings

  2. Raymond E. Feist

  3. Terry Brooks

  4. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
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Explanation

David Eddings created the character Belgarath the Sorcerer, a powerful and wise wizard who guides the heroes of the 'Belgariad' and 'Malloreon' series.

Multiple choice

Which author wrote the 'Sword of Shannara' series?

  1. Terry Brooks

  2. David Eddings

  3. Raymond E. Feist

  4. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Terry Brooks is the author of the 'Sword of Shannara' series, a continuation of the 'Shannara' series that follows the adventures of new heroes in the Four Lands.

Multiple choice

In the Arthurian legend, who embarked on a quest for the Holy Grail?

  1. Sir Lancelot

  2. Sir Galahad

  3. Sir Gawain

  4. Sir Tristan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Galahad was the only knight pure enough to find and drink from the Holy Grail.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "Beowulf", who embarked on a quest to defeat the monster Grendel?

  1. Beowulf

  2. Hrothgar

  3. Wiglaf

  4. Unferth
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Explanation

Beowulf, a Geatish warrior, embarked on a quest to defeat the monster Grendel and save the Danish king Hrothgar.

Multiple choice

In the Arthurian legend, who embarked on a quest for the Sword in the Stone?

  1. Arthur

  2. Merlin

  3. Lancelot

  4. Gawain
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Explanation

Arthur embarked on a quest to pull the Sword in the Stone, proving his right to be the king of Britain.

Multiple choice

In the Arthurian legend, who embarked on a quest for the Holy Lance?

  1. Galahad

  2. Percival

  3. Bors

  4. Lancelot
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Percival embarked on a quest for the Holy Lance, which was said to have the power to heal the wounded Fisher King.

Multiple choice

In the Arthurian legend, who embarked on a quest to find the Grail Castle?

  1. Galahad

  2. Percival

  3. Bors

  4. Lancelot
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Explanation

Galahad embarked on a quest to find the Grail Castle, where the Holy Grail was said to be kept.

Multiple choice

In which country does the detective Harry Hole solve crimes and face personal demons in Jo Nesbø's crime fiction series?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Denmark

  4. Finland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Harry Hole, the protagonist of Jo Nesbø's crime novels, operates in Oslo, Norway.