Test Your Knowledge of Mistborn Series: A Trivia Quiz
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Who is the author of the Mistborn series?
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J.K. Rowling
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George R.R. Martin
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Brandon Sanderson
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Stephen King
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Test your knowledge of the Mistborn series with this interesting Mistborn Trivia Quiz. Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy novels have captivated readers with their unique magic system, compelling characters, and richly imagined worlds. This Mistborn Trivia Quiz will challenge your understanding of the series, including its eras, main characters, and the inspiration behind it.
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Name the first Mistborn trilogy published between 2006 and 2008?
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The Bands of Mourning
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Shadows of Self
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The Final Empire
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The Alloy of Law
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A. The Final EmpireExplanation
The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages.Rate this question:
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The second series of the Mistborn books is set approximately how many years after the first trilogy?
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Around 100 years
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50 years
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500 years
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About 300 years
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A. About 300 yearsExplanation
The second series is set about 300 years after the first trilogy. The second series is about the exploits of a "wild-west Deputy" forced to move into the big city, and starts investigating kidnappings and robberies.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the main character in the second Mistborn series, set in a more modern, urban environment?
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Waxillium Ladrian
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Vin
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Sazed
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Elend Venture
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A. Waxillium LadrianExplanation
The main character in the second Mistborn series is Waxillium Ladrian. The second series is about the exploits of Waxillium Ladrian, a "wild-west Deputy" forced to move into the big city, and starts investigating kidnappings and robberies.Rate this question:
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In which era of the planned Mistborn series is the story set in the early computer age with 1980s technology?
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Era One
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Era Two
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Era Three
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Era Four
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A. Era ThreeExplanation
The story set in the early computer age with 1980s technology is planned for Era Three.Rate this question:
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What type of supernatural abilities do Allomancers have in the Mistborn series?
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The ability to control the weather
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The power of invisibility
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The power to read minds
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The ability to ingest metals to gain powers
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A. The ability to ingest metals to gain powersExplanation
Allomancy is one of the three magic systems in the Mistborn fantasy novel trilogy, as well as the most prominent. People capable of Allomancy are known as "Allomancers" and have the ability to use or "burn" metals to fuel a variety of physical and mental enhancements or abilities.Rate this question:
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What was the initial inspiration for the Mistborn series, where the "dark lord" triumphed and the "prophesied hero" failed?
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Watching "The Lord of the Rings" movies
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While reading the Harry Potter series
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A dream he had
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A conversation with a friend
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A. While reading the Harry Potter seriesExplanation
Sanderson's first idea for Mistborn came while reading the Harry Potter series: He thought it would be interesting to set a story in a world where the "dark lord" triumphed and the "prophesied hero" failed.Rate this question:
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In which era of the Mistborn series is the story set in a science fiction space-opera setting?
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Era Four
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Era One
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Era Two
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Era Three
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A. Era FourExplanation
The fourth trilogy (Era Four) is the story set in a science fiction space-opera setting with Allomancy-powered faster-than-light technology. Hoid is the main character in this trilogy.Rate this question:
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What type of magic system was originally developed by the author for separate stories before bringing them together in Mistborn?
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Elemental magic
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Ritual magic
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Blood magic
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Feruchemy and Allomancy
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A. Feruchemy and AllomancyExplanation
The author originally developed feruchemy and allomancy for separate stories before deciding to bring them together in one story.Rate this question:
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Which fictional planet serves as the primary setting for the Mistborn series?
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Scadrial
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Roshar
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Middle-earth
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Westeros
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A. ScadrialExplanation
The series primarily takes place in a region on the planet of Scadrial.Rate this question:
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In which region of Scadrial do the events of Era One primarily take place?
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The Final Empire
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Post-Catacendre Scadrial
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Classical Scadrial
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Luthadel
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A. The Final EmpireExplanation
The events of Era One primarily take place in Classical Scadrial, specifically within the Final Empire,Rate this question:
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Which book marks the beginning of a new series set between the first trilogy and the planned second trilogy?
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The Well of Ascension
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Shadows of Self
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The Alloy of Law
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The Bands of Mourning
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A. The Alloy of LawExplanation
"The Alloy of Law" began as a new series set between the first trilogy and the planned second trilogy. Mistborn: The Alloy of Law is a fantasy novel, which was published on November 8, 2011 by Tor Books and is the first book in the Wax and Wayne series and fourth in the Mistborn series.Rate this question:
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What term does the author use to refer to the overall series in terms of different eras?
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Eras
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Ages
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Phases
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Cycles
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A. ErasExplanation
The author decided to refer to the overall series in terms of four eras, with Era One being the first trilogy, Era Two being the four books starting with The Alloy of Law, and Eras Three and Four being the other planned trilogies.Rate this question:
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Who is the planned main character for the third Mistborn series set in the early computer age?
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Vin
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A Terris woman who is a computer programmer and Nicroburst
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Sazed
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Elend Venture
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A. A Terris woman who is a computer programmer and NicroburstExplanation
The planned main character for the third Mistborn series is a Terris woman who is a computer programmer and Nicroburst; her brother is also planned to be a character.Rate this question:
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In which region of Scadrial do the events of Era Two and beyond primarily take place?
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Middle-earth
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Roshar
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Classical Scadrial
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Post-Catacendre Scadrial
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A. Post-Catacendre ScadrialExplanation
Era Two and beyond take place in Post-Catacendre Scadrial.Rate this question:
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