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The Four Lands (located in what is currently called the Pacific Northwest of the USA and Canada) are occupied by humans (Southland), elves (Westland), trolls (Northland) and dwarves and gnomes (Eastland). Following the destruction of our civilisation in the Great Wars, magic has reemerged as a powerful force.

26 Shannara quizzes and 285 Shannara trivia questions.

Average The Sword of Shannara Quiz - 10 Questions

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This quiz is about the book "The Sword of Shannara" by Terry Brooks.

Average, 10 Qns, Asllan13, Jan 01 17

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First King of Shannara great trivia quiz

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This is the prelude to 'The Sword of Shannara' and describes the forging of the sword and the First War of the Races. This was written after the original trilogy and it contained a lot of useful information. Again, another member of the Brook's series.

Tough, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Dec 31 16

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The High Druid of Shannara: Tanequil

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This quiz covers trivia from Terry Brook's book "Tanequil", the second book in the "High Druid of Shannara" series. I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did! Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, Trooper_nut, Jan 01 17

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Elfstones of Shannara: 15 Questions popular trivia quiz

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Questions relating to the "Elfstones of Shannara".

Tough, 15 Qns, bIRDMAN33, Jan 01 21

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The Wishsong of Shannara popular trivia quiz

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This is the last book in the original trilogy by Terry Brooks. It introduces the first female heroine and main character, Brin. Much of the background for the 'Heritage' series is set up here.

Average, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Dec 31 16

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The Elven House of Shannara

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Completely about the descendants of Jerle Shannara, and maybe something about the people with whom they ended up. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, Mallenroh, Dec 31 16

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Word and Void 1

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Questions based on 'Running with the Demon', the first book in Terry Brooks' 'Word and Void' series.

Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Dec 31 16

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Genesis of Shannara - The Elves of Cintra popular trivia quiz

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The 2007 "Word and Void" novel. It starts to link up with the "Shannara" novels. These events all take place before the time of the "Shannara" series.

Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Dec 31 16

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Take this The Sword of Shannara Quiz

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This was Brooks's first book on the best-seller list and the first in the original trilogy. I have almost the whole series now, so if you like this one check out the others.

Tough, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Apr 12 20

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The Talismans of Shannara

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'The Talismans of Shannara' is the last book in the 'Heritage of Shannara' series. It wraps up the whole quest to destroy the Shadowen and provides closure for most of the characters. This is one that I particularly liked.

Tough, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Dec 31 16

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Quick Question

What is the name of the Elven King?

From Quiz ""The Elfstones of Shannara" Characters"

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The Druid of Shannara

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A quiz on the second book of the 'Heritage of Shannara' series. I will eventually create quizzes for all of the books, but its slow going. I do have another quiz, the 'Elf Queen of Shannara', so if you liked this one, check it out.

Average, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Jan 01 17

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Average Elfstones of Shannara Trivia

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Another book from Terry Brooks's awesome series. 'Elfstones of Shannara' is the second book from his first trilogy before the 'Heritage' series. I liked this book because it talked a lot about the Elves (whom I love) and their history.

Average, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Jan 01 21

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Jan 01 21
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Questions on Elfstones of Shannara

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This is a quiz on the book "The Elfstones of Shannara" by Terry Brooks. Do you think you've read this book well enough to answer the questions? Well, you'll just have to take it and see! Have fun! (Warning: there's spoilers in it!)

Average, 10 Qns, SSJ2Gohan81, Jan 01 17

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The Scions of Shannara

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"The Scions of Shannara" is the fourth awesome book in the "Shannara" series, by Terry Brooks, and is one of my favorites. WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS!

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Elf Queen of Shannara

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This is my favorite book from the 'Heritage of Shannara' four-book series. I noticed that there really weren't that many 'Shannara' quizzes so I decided to make one. I'll probably be creating more on the other books, so keep on the lookout.

Tough, 10 Qns, H0lyAerith, Jan 01 21

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The Druids

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How well do you know those mysterious yet knowledgable Druids? Take this test to find out.

Average, 10 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Jan 01 17

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"First King of Shannara" Who Said This?

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Do you remember who says what to whom? Let's see how much you recall about the characters and what they say. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, wolvesbane, Jan 01 17

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Word and Void 3

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Questions based on 'Angel Fire East'. The third book in Terry Brooks' 'Word and Void' series.

Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Jan 01 17

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"The Elfstones of Shannara" Characters

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Just a little quiz about the different characters in the "Elfstones of Shannara" book. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, Kierin, Dec 31 16

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Shannara Books

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This quiz covers all of Terry Brooks' books in the Shannara series though to "The Ilse Witch" and "Anthrax". Take this test to find out if you are a 100% Shannara Fan!

Tough, 15 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Jan 01 17

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Shannara Characters

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This is a test to find out how well you know your characters from the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Hope you enjoy~

Tough, 10 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Jan 01 17

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Word and Void 2

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Questions based on 'A Knight of the Word'. The second book in Terry Brooks' 'Word and Void' series.

Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Jan 01 17

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15 Questions about The Sword of Shannara

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This book is the start of the great Shannara Series written by Terry Brooks. This book is based on the journey of Shea Ohmsford, who is the last descendant of Jerle Shannara. Shea needs to retrieve the Sword of Shannara.

Average, 15 Qns, Bonaparte, Jan 01 17

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Shannara Quotes

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I'll give you a quote from any of the "Heritage of Shannara" or the "Journey of the Jerle Shannara" books, and you say who says that line! Hope you have fun! :)

Average, 15 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Jan 01 17

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Ilse Witch

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This quiz is for all those Ilse Witch fans out there. The "Ilse Witch" is one of my favourite in the Shannara series, and seeing there were no quizzes on it at the moment I decided to make one. Hope you enjoy :)

Tough, 15 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Oct 06 17

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The 'Legendary Shannara Series' Characters

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This quiz includes questions about the characters from the first four books in Terry Brooks' series, which include the books 'The Sword of the Shannara', 'The Elfstones of Shannara', 'The Wishsong of Shannara' and 'First King of Shannara'.

Average, 10 Qns, samwiseofhobbiton, Jan 01 17

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Shannara Trivia Questions

1. Who are the elven twins?

From Quiz The Sword of Shannara

Answer: Durin and Dayel

Durin and Dayel are elven twins (twin elves) who are skilled in hearing and sword fighting. Even though they are fierce, they are loving to each other and do whatever it takes to save one another.

2. Who says this? "These walls have ears, for those who know how to listen."

From Quiz "First King of Shannara" Who Said This?

Answer: Risca

Risca has an art of spying and finely honed warrior skills that he keeps tested daily by the Captain of the Druid Guard, Caerid Lock.

3. Who are the three characters summoned by the Shade of Allanon?

From Quiz The Scions of Shannara

Answer: Par, Walker, Wren

Par Ohmsford is a Valeman, and becomes a criminal when he uses magic, which is strictly forbidden by order of the Federation. He is needed by Allanon to obtain the legendary Sword of Shannara. Walker Boh lives at Hearthstone, along with his pet moor cat, Rumor. He is supposed to revive Paranor and bring back the Druids. Wren is a rover, and she must find the missing elves.

4. Who is the Knight of the Word we meet at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Genesis of Shannara - The Elves of Cintra

Answer: Logan Tom

He is trying to save Hawk and Tessa from the death sentence placed on them by the citizens of the compound.

5. What was the name of the engineer who invented the Federation's new secret weapon?

From Quiz The High Druid of Shannara: Tanequil

Answer: Etan Orek

Etan Orek invented the Federation's laser-like secret weapon, which would become the cornerstone of Sen Dunsidan's plan to end the decades long war on the Prekkendorran.

6. Who was the previous owner of the Elfstones?

From Quiz Elfstones of Shannara

Answer: Shea Ohmsford

Shea Ohmsford was the last person to use them. Par won't be born for several hundred years, Jerle Shannara has been dead for several hundred years, and Allanon uses his mystical blue fire.

7. Who is the Young Chosen who the Ellcrys first speaks to in the beginning of the book?

From Quiz "The Elfstones of Shannara" Characters

Answer: Lauren

Lauren also tells Anders that the tree is dying.

8. How is the Knight of the Word, that John Ross dreams about, executed?

From Quiz Word and Void 3

Answer: He is crucified

He has the appearance of John Ross. But is it really him? The demons used the crucifix they removed from a church.

9. Who were the feeders hunting at the start of the book?

From Quiz Word and Void 1

Answer: Bennett Scott

Bennett is Jared's sister. Jared was babysitting his siblings when he had a mild epileptic seizure and Bennett managed to get out of the house.

10. "But you would know me better as the great, great, great, and then some, grandson of Panamon creel."

From Quiz Shannara Quotes

Answer: Padishar Creel

This quote was taken from 'The Scions of Shannara', on page 235. Padishar says this when he first introduces himself to Par Ohmsford.

11. In the beginning, where is Flick Ohmsford on his journey to Shady Vale, where he encounters Allanon the Druid?

From Quiz The Sword of Shannara

Answer: Duln Forests

The Duln Forest is usually traveled through by the Southlanders and trackers of all races. Not too many of the other races visit Shady Vale and therefore have to travel through the forest.

12. What was the name of the elf that was found tongueless and blind by the wing rider Hunter Predd?

From Quiz Ilse Witch

Answer: Kael Elessedil & kael elessedil & kael & Kael

Kael Elessedil went on a quest with a group of elves to discover the ancient magic beyond the Blue Divide. He was found thirty years later by Hunter Predd while he was patrolling the waters of the Blue Divide north of the island Mesco Roh.

13. A nice easy one to begin with - In "The Elf Queen of Shannara", what was the name of the Tree Squeak that finds Wren and her travelling companions?

From Quiz Shannara Books

Answer: Faun & faun

Tree Squeaks are tiny, fur covered creatures, with foxlike faces, a spindly body, human feet and large, round eyes. Faun found Wren, Garth and Stresa after they had escaped a pack of demon creatures and were hiding in a small cave-like place.

14. What is the surname of Shea, Flick, Wil, Brin and Jair?

From Quiz The 'Legendary Shannara Series' Characters

Answer: Ohmsford

Shea and Flick feature in 'The Sword of Shannara', Wil in 'The Elfstones of Shannara', and Brin and Jair in 'The Wishsong of Shannara'.

15. What color was the bark of the Ellcrys?

From Quiz Elfstones of Shannara

Answer: Silver

'Amberle was gone. In her place stood the Ellcrys, perfectly formed, silver bark and crimson leaves gleaming in the sunlight, born anew into the world of the Elves.' (Elfstones of Shannara, page 543)

16. What delayed Morgan on his journey to Varfleet to meet with Matty Roh?

From Quiz The Talismans of Shannara

Answer: He became very ill and had to rest

He was taken care of by a nice young farming couple. Even though they were only mentioned for a few pages, I really liked them. Without their help, Morgan would have died.

17. What city is the Sword of Shannara forged in?

From Quiz First King of Shannara

Answer: Dechtera

A bit of an easy question to start off with. This city is deep in the Southland along with Wayford. Norbane is a Troll city and Culhaven is the Dwarven capital.

18. What is the name of the gardener whom the Changeling kills and impersonates?

From Quiz Elfstones of Shannara

Answer: Went

There is one little allusion to the fact that all is not right with old man Went, let's see who read carefully.

19. What was the name of the Tatterdemalion?

From Quiz Word and Void 2

Answer: Ariel

She is made of dead children's memories. Boot is the Sylvan at Lincoln park, Audrey is his owl, Pick is the Sylvan at Sinnissippi Park.

20. What did the King of the Silver River use as Quickening's heart?

From Quiz The Druid of Shannara

Answer: white dove

I thought the whole idea of using a dove was interesting.

21. What was Wren's mother's name?

From Quiz Elf Queen of Shannara

Answer: Alleyne & alleyne

She is a big part of Wren's past and is mentioned several times throughout the book.

22. What winged beasts assist the Warlock Lord?

From Quiz The Sword of Shannara

Answer: skull bearers

Skull bearers are evil, soulless, winged, creatures that were once druids who got taken over by the Warlock Lord. Now, they help the Warlock Lord try to defeat Allanon and anything good.

23. Who is talking to Tay Trefenwyd when they say the following? "You and me, Tay. The two of us, just like it used to be. This is going to be fun."

From Quiz "First King of Shannara" Who Said This?

Answer: Jerle Shannara

Jerle Shannara and Tay Trefenwyd were friends as they were growing up, but they went their separate ways as adults, Jerle to become the Captain of the Home Guard and Tay to become a druid. However, they remain friends.

24. What does Wren Ohmsford carry around her neck in a small leather pouch?

From Quiz The Scions of Shannara

Answer: rocks painted blue

Wren Ohmsford carries these to remind her of her heritage. They turn out to be more important than she realized.

25. Where is the opening of the book set?

From Quiz Genesis of Shannara - The Elves of Cintra

Answer: Seattle

We are in the compound in Seattle where Hawk and Tessa have just been thrown from the walls.

26. Who was the Druid that Shadea a'Ru takes as a consort to draw the various Druid factions together and consolidate her power?

From Quiz The High Druid of Shannara: Tanequil

Answer: Gerand Cera

Shadea takes Gerand Cera as a consort simply so that she can gain the support of the faction that he leads. She has no real interest in him and kills him as soon as he is not useful to her any more.

27. Who is Wil Ohmsford's grandfather?

From Quiz "The Elfstones of Shannara" Characters

Answer: Shea

Flick is Wil's Great-uncle, but he tells Wil to call him Uncle Flick, since he doesn't like the idea of being anyone's great-uncle.

28. Where is the cave located that John Ross is searching for?

From Quiz Word and Void 3

Answer: Cannon Beach

Located in Oregon. This is where the Gypsy Morph was going to originate.

29. What park is featured in the book?

From Quiz Word and Void 1

Answer: Sinnissippi

Located in Hopewell, Illinois. Home of Nest Freemark. It is destined to be the focus of a lot of abnormal activity.

30. "Wren Elessedil. You are as good as your word, girl! Come back out of death to find me, come back to spit in my face, to prove you could do it after all! Shades, you must be tough as nails!"

From Quiz Shannara Quotes

Answer: Tiger Ty

This quote was taken from 'The Elf Queen of Shannara' on page 388. Tiger Ty says this when he picks up Wren from Morrowindl.

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