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How many of these magicians, witches, and wizards do you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by Rowena8482. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Rowena8482
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,430
Updated
Aug 19 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
5455
Last 3 plays: Emma-Jane (6/10), Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 199 (7/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. In the story of 'Hansel and Gretel', the wicked witch is remembered for putting Hansel in a cage with the intention of eating him. But what was the immediate fate of Gretel? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Shakespearean wizard was exiled to an island by his brother? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The books "The Alchemyst" and "The Magician" by Michael Scott, are part of the fictional life story of a magician made famous by J.K. Rowling in her "Harry Potter" series. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series featured several wizards. Which wizard appeared first, when he was one of the protagonists of the first book in the series? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of, if not the, most powerful magic user ever on Krynn, he turns from neutrality to evil as he amasses more and more power, until he challenges the very Gods themselves. Who is this "DragonLance" character? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This evil sorceress of Greek mythology used her powers to protect her future husband from fire-breathing oxen. She then went on to kill Creusa, who ran off with her husband, by giving her a cursed dress. What was this woman's name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the title of the first book from a series by Kim Harrison, who is a "Dead Witch Walking"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which character in Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series had godlike powers with the ability to make others do his bidding? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When the youngsters of Crydee assemble to be picked for apprenticeships, one boy is left out. Kulgan the Magician takes pity on him, and apprentices him, in spite of his apparent total lack of magical skill. Who is this boy, who goes on to become one of the most powerful magicians ever seen on Midkemia? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Queen Jadis earned a fierce reputation in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C. S. Lewis. By what name is she more commonly known?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the story of 'Hansel and Gretel', the wicked witch is remembered for putting Hansel in a cage with the intention of eating him. But what was the immediate fate of Gretel?

Answer: She became the witch's slave

The wicked witch in this tale clearly had an odd diet - she had a fondness for children, yet her gingerbread house was untouched. This story was written by the Brothers Grimm and was published in 1812. Although Gretel is initially the slave of the witch, it is made clear later that she is to be eaten too, but the pair manage to escape, after pushing the witch into her own oven.
2. Which Shakespearean wizard was exiled to an island by his brother?

Answer: Prospero

Prospero was the Duke of Milan in "The Tempest", considered as one of Shakespeare's Masque or Late Romance plays, depending on the classification. Prospero used spells to control the monster Caliban, the elemental Ariel, and to affect the weather, but in the end he renounced his magic skills.
3. The books "The Alchemyst" and "The Magician" by Michael Scott, are part of the fictional life story of a magician made famous by J.K. Rowling in her "Harry Potter" series. Who is he?

Answer: Nicholas Flamel

The first book, "The Alchemyst", was published in 2007, and followed in successive years by "The Magician", "The Sorcerer", "The Necromancer" and "The Warlock".
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was published in 1997, and was retitled ".. and the Sorcerer's Stone" for the American market.
4. Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series featured several wizards. Which wizard appeared first, when he was one of the protagonists of the first book in the series?

Answer: Rincewind

Rincewind wasn't much of a wizard. He failed all his exams at the Unseen University, and actually only managed to learn one spell while he was there (and that was completely by accident). Rincewind first appeared in "The Colour of Magic" (1983), the first book in the "Discworld" series, but he continued to appear in other books.
5. One of, if not the, most powerful magic user ever on Krynn, he turns from neutrality to evil as he amasses more and more power, until he challenges the very Gods themselves. Who is this "DragonLance" character?

Answer: Raistlin Majere

Rasitlin is one of the original core characters from the "Dragon Lance" Chronicles and Legends trilogies. These were written by Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman, and first published between 1984 and 1986.
6. This evil sorceress of Greek mythology used her powers to protect her future husband from fire-breathing oxen. She then went on to kill Creusa, who ran off with her husband, by giving her a cursed dress. What was this woman's name?

Answer: Medea

Medea was the daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis, who possessed the Golden Fleece. Aeetes said that he would give the fleece to Jason on the condition that he completed several tasks, including the plowing of a field with fire-breathing oxen. Jason also had to defeat a small army which were born from the teeth of the serpent slain by Cadmus.
7. In the title of the first book from a series by Kim Harrison, who is a "Dead Witch Walking"?

Answer: Rachel Morgan

Rachel is a witch, and later on in the series, also finds out she is a very rare day walking demon. She is unique, and various factions are determined to gain control of her and her power.
"Dead Witch Walking" was first published in 2004.
8. Which character in Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series had godlike powers with the ability to make others do his bidding?

Answer: The Crimson King

The Crimson King had several names: Los, Ram Aballah and The Red King, to name a few. He had numerous abilities, such as shape-shifting, telepathy and controlling the weather. He was reportedly named after the King Crimson album, "In the Court of the Crimson King".
The first book of the "Dark Tower" series, "The Gunslinger" was first published in 1982.
9. When the youngsters of Crydee assemble to be picked for apprenticeships, one boy is left out. Kulgan the Magician takes pity on him, and apprentices him, in spite of his apparent total lack of magical skill. Who is this boy, who goes on to become one of the most powerful magicians ever seen on Midkemia?

Answer: Pug

Pug eventually becomes the Great One Milamber on the world of Kelewan, when he finally learns to access the power latent within himself.
Pug's story begins in "Magician" by Raymond Feist, and continues in his later "Riftwar" books. It was first published in 1982.
10. Queen Jadis earned a fierce reputation in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C. S. Lewis. By what name is she more commonly known?

Answer: The White Witch

Queen Jadis also features heavily in "The Magician's Nephew", which is set before "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", but which is actually the sixth book published in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series. This book tells us how Jadis destroyed all the living things in her city, Charn, so as to avoid losing in a battle for power with her sister.
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