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DC Comics - Green Lanterns Trivia Quiz

There have been numerous Green Lanterns published by DC comics. This quiz will test how well you know some from the others!

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
128

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The first Green Lantern appeared in 'All American Comics' #16 in 1940. What is his real name? Hint

Alan Scott

Terry Sloan

Jay Garrick

Ted Knight

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Golden Age Green Lantern's ring would not work on one specific material, what was it? Hint

Plastic

Lead

Gold

Wood

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1959, DC created an updated (Silver Age) Green Lantern, this one a fearless test pilot for Ferris Aircraft Company. What is his name? Hint

Oliver Queen

Hal Jordan

Jim Corrigan

Rex Mason

4. In 1968, it is revealed that each Green Lantern has a back up in the case they are unable to perform their duties. The back up for sector 2814 was a brash, egocentric red headed loudmouth. What was his name? Hint

Johnny Quick

Guy Gardner

Bruce Wayne

Wally West

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1971, a second back-up Green Lantern for sector 2814 was introduced. This back-up was an architect in his daily life. He would become DC Comic's first super powered African-American hero. What is his name? Hint

Dick Grayson

Jon Stewart

Mal Duncan

Ray Palmer

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the primary villains of the Green Lantern Corps is a former Green Lantern. From sector 1417, this former Green Lantern obtained a yellow power ring to battle his former teammates. What is his name? Hint

Tomar-Re

G'nort

Larvox

Sinestro

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Question 7 of 10

7. Introduced in 1995, this younger and inexperienced hero would emerge as the sole Green Lantern. He was a struggling freelance artist and would remain the primary Green Lantern into the mid-2000s. Who is he? Hint

Roy Harper

Todd Rice

Kyle Rayner

Hector Hall

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2012 a new, masked Green Lantern enters the DC Universe. This Lebanese American Muslim is introduced during the "New 52" relaunch. What is his name? Hint

Seraph

Ibis the Invincible

Simon Baz

Khalid Ben-Hassin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Originally called Power Ring, this Green Lantern is of Mexican-American and Honduran-American descent. Initially the ring is forced on her, and her acceptance of it comes later. What is her name? Hint

Katma Tui

Jade

Arisia

Jessica Cruz

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the DC Universe, 1000 years in the future, two regular characters from the Legion of Super Heroes series would both become a Green Lantern. Who are they? Hint

Reflecto and Chameleon Boy

Karate Kid and Phantom Girl

Rond Vidar and Mon-El

Ferro Lad and RJ Brande

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first Green Lantern appeared in 'All American Comics' #16 in 1940. What is his real name?

Answer: Alan Scott

Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, would be a founding member of the Justice Society of America.

2. The Golden Age Green Lantern's ring would not work on one specific material, what was it?

Answer: Wood

Alan Scott's run as the original Green Lantern would last from 1940 through 1951. It would be twelve years after that before he would see print again.

3. In 1959, DC created an updated (Silver Age) Green Lantern, this one a fearless test pilot for Ferris Aircraft Company. What is his name?

Answer: Hal Jordan

Hal would be selected to be a member of the Green Lantern Corps, a sort of interstellar law enforcement agency, each member protecting a sector of the universe. Hal's sector is 2814 which includes planet Earth.

Answer: Guy Gardner

After his initial appearance in 'Green Lantern' (vol.2) #59, it would be over ten years before he would operate as a Green Lantern again. He would eventually be a long serving member of the Green Lantern Corps and the Justice League International.

Answer: Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart would first appear in Green Lantern (vol.2) #87. Like the previous back-up Lantern (Guy Gardner), Jon Stewart would go on to have a long career as sector 2814's primary Green Lantern, and serve as a member of the Justice League.

Answer: Sinestro

Thaal Sinestro uses a yellow power ring, since yellow is the one color that the rings of the Green Lanterns has no effect on.

Answer: Kyle Rayner

Kyle would prove to be extremely popular with readers. He would also complete a stint of time using the code name Ion.

8. In 2012 a new, masked Green Lantern enters the DC Universe. This Lebanese American Muslim is introduced during the "New 52" relaunch. What is his name?

Answer: Simon Baz

Simon Baz first appeared in "The New 52 Free Comic Book Day Special #1. He would go on to be a member of the Justice League.

Answer: Jessica Cruz

Jessica along with Lantern Simon Baz, are left as the two lone Green Lanterns on Earth. Their power batteries are joined into one and they function as a Lantern team in the Justice League.

10. In the DC Universe, 1000 years in the future, two regular characters from the Legion of Super Heroes series would both become a Green Lantern. Who are they?

Answer: Rond Vidar and Mon-El

Rond Vidar is an honorary Legion member that eventually becomes a Green Lantern. He must leave Earth because of a ban on Green Lanterns. He is eventually killed in action and Mon-El is given the ring and title of Green Lantern.

Source: Author eggman404

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