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Three Kingdoms, Part 1 Trivia Quiz

This is the first of a series of quizzes regarding the Chinese classic, "Three Kingdoms", attributed to Luo Guanzhong.

A multiple-choice quiz by E-Kaffeinated. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
E-Kaffeinated

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,036

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
451

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following men did not make a pledge of brotherhood in the peach garden? Hint

Zhuge Liang

Guan Yu

Liu Bei

Zhang Fei

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cao Cao intended to kill Dong Zhuo with this item, but was discovered and presented it as a gift in an attempt to conceal his true intent. What was the item? Hint

a jeweled knife

a silver sword

a golden chain

Green Dragon

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of Dong Zhuo's ministers hatched a plan to destroy Dong Zhuo by turning him and Lu Bu against each other with the help of the beautiful Diaochan. Who was the mastermind behind this? Hint

Zhang Wen

Cao Cao

Li Ru

Wang Yun

4. While relocating the Emperor, Cao Cao's forces were confronted by those of Yang Feng and Han Xian. One of their generals caught his eye and he decided to send Man Chong to persuade him to come over to their side. Who was this impressive general? Hint

Xu Chu

Xu Huang

Zhang He

Zhang Liao

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Question 5 of 10

5. While pursuing Gao Shun, Xiahou Dun has his left eye shot out with an arrow. Who is the archer that fired this memorable shot? Hint

Hou Cheng

He Meng

Cao Xing

Lu Bu

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Question 6 of 10

6. To denouce Cao Cao, this scholar reknown by the people, strips before Cao Cao and his attendants. When confronted about the outrage he committed, he responds "To abuse one's lord, to deceive the sovereign, is what I call an 'outrage'. Let everyone see that I have kept the form my parents gave me free of blemish." Who was this man? Hint

Mi Heng

Pang Tong

Kong Rong

Dong Cheng

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Question 7 of 10

7. To aid the Emperor's cause, this doctor is recruited by Dong Cheng and plans to kill Cao Cao with poision while treating one of his headaches. Who is he? Hint

Ji Ping

Yu Ji

Wang Zifu

Kong Rong

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Question 8 of 10

8. Being overrun by Cao Cao's forces, Liu Bei flees to seek protection from this liege, after the Battle of Guandu. Who is he? Hint

Sun Ce

Liu Zhang

Yuan Shao

Liu Biao

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Question 9 of 10

9. Unable to escape, Guan Yu is trapped on a hill by Cao Cao's forces. Wishing to recruit him, Cao Cao allows this general to go forth and seek Guan Yu's surrender. Who is he? Hint

Zhang Liao

Xu Huang

Cheng Yu

Xu Chu

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Question 10 of 10

10. In attempts to win over Guan Yu's loyalty, Cao Cao presents him with many gifts. One gift Guan Yu was most impressed with and received graciously. What was it?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following men did not make a pledge of brotherhood in the peach garden?

Answer: Zhuge Liang

While Zhuge Liang later became an important player in Liu Bei's cause, he did not come into the picture for many years.

2. Cao Cao intended to kill Dong Zhuo with this item, but was discovered and presented it as a gift in an attempt to conceal his true intent. What was the item?

Answer: a jeweled knife

When Dong Zhuo saw the reflection of the drawn jeweled knife and confronted Cao Cao, he presented it to him as a gift. However, Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo were suspicious of his true intent.

3. One of Dong Zhuo's ministers hatched a plan to destroy Dong Zhuo by turning him and Lu Bu against each other with the help of the beautiful Diaochan. Who was the mastermind behind this?

Answer: Wang Yun

Wang Yun devised the plan after Diaochan expressed her concern for his burdens. In a moment of ephiphany, he exclaimed, "It never occurred to me that you could be the one to save the Han!"

Answer: Xu Huang

Impressed with Xu Huang's prowess in duels with Xu Chu, Man Chong goes over and convinces Xu Huang to join Cao Cao's camp. However, Xu Huang shows his honorable nature by refusing to murder his former lords as a presentation gift.

5. While pursuing Gao Shun, Xiahou Dun has his left eye shot out with an arrow. Who is the archer that fired this memorable shot?

Answer: Cao Xing

Cao Xing fired the arrow. In response, Xiahou Dun plucked out the arrow with the eyeball attached, swallowed the eye ("The essence of my parents cannot be thrown away!") and then speared Cao Xing.

Answer: Mi Heng

Kong Rong recommended Mi Heng to Cao Cao. However, unable to tolerate Mi Heng's tongue, Cao Cao sends him to Liu Biao in hopes that he will kill him and spare Cao Cao the blemish of killing a man loved by the people.

7. To aid the Emperor's cause, this doctor is recruited by Dong Cheng and plans to kill Cao Cao with poision while treating one of his headaches. Who is he?

Answer: Ji Ping

Ji Ping and the other conspirators are disclosed to Cao Cao by a slave of Dong Cheng. Ji Ping is beaten and eventually killed for his part in the plan.

8. Being overrun by Cao Cao's forces, Liu Bei flees to seek protection from this liege, after the Battle of Guandu. Who is he?

Answer: Liu Biao

He was treated as an honoured guest.

9. Unable to escape, Guan Yu is trapped on a hill by Cao Cao's forces. Wishing to recruit him, Cao Cao allows this general to go forth and seek Guan Yu's surrender. Who is he?

Answer: Zhang Liao

Zhang Liao goes forward and convinced that Guan Yu can best serve his brother by surrendering to Cao Cao. He does so after Cao Cao pledges to meet his three conditions.

10. In attempts to win over Guan Yu's loyalty, Cao Cao presents him with many gifts. One gift Guan Yu was most impressed with and received graciously. What was it?

Answer: Red Hare

Guan Yu was pleased to receive Lu Bu's former mount, the remarkable Red Hare. However, Cao Cao soon became distressed when he realized Guan Yu appreciated it because it would allow him to return to his brother even faster when he was located.

Source: Author E-Kaffeinated

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