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Quiz about Fantasy Quotes
Quiz about Fantasy Quotes

Fantasy Quotes Trivia Quiz


Some of my favourite quotes from fantasy literature. Can you name the author?

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightman. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
Nightman
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
262,349
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which famous author wrote "Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give that to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice."? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Sublime. Who is the author of this truth?

"No one ever goes into battle thinking God is on the other side"
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Question 3 of 10
3. A common misconception that we all have when we're young. Which author clarified this for me with the following words?

"You thought, as a boy, that a mage is one who can do anything. So I thought once. So did we all. And the truth is that as a man's knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower; until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do..."
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Question 4 of 10
4. "Words are stronger than iron. Everything we do - everything we are - is born from words. A man's prejudices are passed on to him by the words of his father and mother, or by older friends he worships. Religion and myth - though both may be the same - are kept alive by words more than deeds."

Powerful words from an excellent author. Who penned this gem?
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Question 5 of 10
5. You've probably heard of "Home is where the heart is". Which well known author of fantasy literature wrote the following?

"Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You'll find what you need to furnish it - memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey."
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Question 6 of 10
6. "The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."

Deep. Really deep. But who wrote it?
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Question 7 of 10
7. "Beware the engineers of society, I say, who would make everyone in all the world equal. Opportunity should be equal, must be equal, but achievement must remain individual."

An apt quote, but who was the social commentator that wrote it?
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Question 8 of 10
8. This was excellent when I first read it, and excellent now. Who wrote: "Duty is heavy as a mountain, death is light as a feather."? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. If only our politicians would read more fantasy. Perhaps they could learn a little. Which author would I be recommending that they study if I wanted them to learn from this pearl of wisdom?

"The wise speak only of what they know."
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Question 10 of 10
10. "Why do you need to think? Can't we just sit and go budumbudumbudum with our lips for a bit?"

Yes, we always seem to need to be "doing" something, whereas sometimes it's better to just put your feet up and relax. Which of the following authors was responsible for this little bit of insight into our lives?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which famous author wrote "Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give that to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice."?

Answer: J.R.R. Tolkien

Gandalf says this to Frodo when Frodo bemoans the fact that Bilbo did not kill Gollum when he had the chance.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring, Chapter 2"
2. Sublime. Who is the author of this truth? "No one ever goes into battle thinking God is on the other side"

Answer: Terry Goodkind

From "The Sword of Truth" series.
3. A common misconception that we all have when we're young. Which author clarified this for me with the following words? "You thought, as a boy, that a mage is one who can do anything. So I thought once. So did we all. And the truth is that as a man's knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower; until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do..."

Answer: Ursula K. Le Guin

From "A Wizard of Earthsea", spoken by The Summoner while visiting Ged during his recovery on Roke.
4. "Words are stronger than iron. Everything we do - everything we are - is born from words. A man's prejudices are passed on to him by the words of his father and mother, or by older friends he worships. Religion and myth - though both may be the same - are kept alive by words more than deeds." Powerful words from an excellent author. Who penned this gem?

Answer: David Gemmell

From "Sword in the Storm".
5. You've probably heard of "Home is where the heart is". Which well known author of fantasy literature wrote the following? "Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You'll find what you need to furnish it - memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey."

Answer: Tad Williams

Spoken by Binabik, in the "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" series.
6. "The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience." Deep. Really deep. But who wrote it?

Answer: Frank Herbert

Reverend Mother Mohiam, "Dune".
7. "Beware the engineers of society, I say, who would make everyone in all the world equal. Opportunity should be equal, must be equal, but achievement must remain individual." An apt quote, but who was the social commentator that wrote it?

Answer: R.A.Salvatore

Drizzt Do'Urden in R.A. Salvatore's "Streams of Silver".
8. This was excellent when I first read it, and excellent now. Who wrote: "Duty is heavy as a mountain, death is light as a feather."?

Answer: Robert Jordan

Shienaran proverb. First printed in "The Shadow Rising", from "The Wheel of Time" series.
9. If only our politicians would read more fantasy. Perhaps they could learn a little. Which author would I be recommending that they study if I wanted them to learn from this pearl of wisdom? "The wise speak only of what they know."

Answer: J.R.R.Tolkien

"The wise speak only of what they know, Gríma son of Galmod. A witless worm have you become. Therefore be silent, and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a serving-man till the lightning falls"

Spoken by Gandalf the Grey to Wormtonuge at Edoras in "The Two Towers".
10. "Why do you need to think? Can't we just sit and go budumbudumbudum with our lips for a bit?" Yes, we always seem to need to be "doing" something, whereas sometimes it's better to just put your feet up and relax. Which of the following authors was responsible for this little bit of insight into our lives?

Answer: Douglas Adams

Arthur Dent, from "Mostly Harmless".
Source: Author Nightman

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