Can You Score 20/20? The Ultimate Fantasy Movie Trivia Quiz Challenge!

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Step into the magical realms of cinema with this ultimate fantasy movie trivia quiz! From epic quests in The Lord of the Rings to enchanting tales like Labyrinth and Pan’s Labyrinth, test your knowledge with questions ranging from easy warm-ups to fiendishly difficult challenges. Grab a notebook and see if you can conquer them all!

20 Trivia Questions on Ultimate Fantasy Movies

Question 1: In which year was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring released?

A. 2002
B. 1999
C. 2001
D. 2003

Question 2: Who played the Goblin King Jareth in Labyrinth (1986)?

A. Jim Henson
B. David Bowie
C. Michael Palin
D. Mick Jagger

Question 3: What is the name of the sword given to Frodo Baggins that glows blue near orcs?

A. Glamdring
B. Andúril
C. Sting
D. Orcrist

Question 4: In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001), what position does Harry play on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?

A. Chaser
B. Keeper
C. Beater
D. Seeker

Question 5: Who directed Willow (1988)?

A. Steven Spielberg
B. George Lucas
C. Ridley Scott
D. Ron Howard

Question 6: In Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), what is the name of the faun who gives Ofelia her tasks?

A. The Pale Man
B. Captain Vidal
C. Fauno
D. Mercedes

Question 7: What is the name of the luckdragon ridden by Atreyu in The NeverEnding Story (1984)?

A. Gmork
B. Artax
C. Morla
D. Falkor

Question 8: Who voiced Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)?

A. Ian McKellen
B. James Earl Jones
C. Liam Neeson
D. Patrick Stewart

Question 9: In The Princess Bride (1987), who delivers the line “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”?

A. Fezzik
B. Westley
C. Vizzini
D. Inigo Montoya

Question 10: Which director helmed Big Fish (2003)?

A. Guillermo del Toro
B. Terry Gilliam
C. Tim Burton
D. Peter Jackson

Question 11: Who directed the Oscar-winning Spirited Away (2001)?

A. Satoshi Kon
B. Hayao Miyazaki
C. Mamoru Hosoda
D. Isao Takahata

Question 12: In Excalibur (1981), who portrayed Merlin?

A. Richard Burton
B. John Boorman
C. Patrick Stewart
D. Nicol Williamson

Question 13: Which puppeteer co-directed The Dark Crystal (1982) with Jim Henson?

A. Rick Baker
B. Frank Oz
C. Stan Winston
D. Brian Froud

Question 14: In Stardust (2007), who plays the flamboyant pirate captain Shakespeare?

A. Michelle Pfeiffer
B. Charlie Cox
C. Robert De Niro
D. Ricky Gervais

Question 15: Which actor played the Lord of Darkness in Legend (1985)?

A. Tom Cruise
B. David Bennent
C. Tim Curry
D. Mia Sara

Question 16: What is the name of the mystical spinning weapon sought by the hero in Krull (1983)?

A. Sunsword
B. Flameblade
C. Glaive
D. Black Fortress

Question 17: Who starred as Conan in Conan the Barbarian (1982)?

A. Dolph Lundgren
B. Lou Ferrigno
C. Frank Langella
D. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Question 18: In The Golden Compass (2007), what are the intelligent armoured bears known as?

A. Gyptians
B. Cliff Ghasts
C. Ice Bears
D. Panserbjørne

Question 19: Who composed the score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy?

A. John Williams
B. James Horner
C. Hans Zimmer
D. Howard Shore

Question 20: In Disney’s The Sword in the Stone (1963), into what creature does Madam Mim ultimately transform during her magic duel with Merlin?

A. Tiger
B. Crocodile
C. Dragon
D. Rhinoceros

Answers

  1. C. 2001 – The Fellowship of the Ring premiered on 19 December 2001; 1999 was pre-production, 2002/2003 for later films.
  2. B. David Bowie – Bowie starred as the charismatic Jareth; others were involved in production or comedy but not in the role.
  3. C. Sting – Bilbo gives Sting to Frodo, which glows near orcs; Glamdring/Orcrist are Gandalf/Thorin’s, Andúril is Aragorn’s.
  4. D. Seeker – Harry catches the Golden Snitch as Seeker; other positions are team roles played by teammates.
  5. D. Ron Howard – Howard directed the film written by George Lucas; others produced or worked on similar projects.
  6. C. Fauno – The faun (Fauno in Spanish) assigns Ofelia’s tasks; others are different creatures/characters.
  7. D. Falkor – Falkor the luckdragon saves Atreyu; others are a wolf, horse, and turtle.
  8. C. Liam Neeson – Neeson voiced the wise lion Aslan; others voiced Gandalf/Magneto or similar authoritative roles.
  9. D. Inigo Montoya – Spanish swordsman Inigo seeks revenge; others are the giant, farm boy, and Sicilian.
  10. C. Tim Burton – Burton directed this fantastical tale; others directed fantasy films like Pan’s Labyrinth or Baron Munchausen.
  11. B. Hayao Miyazaki – Miyazaki directed the Studio Ghibli film, winning Best Animated Feature; others are fellow animators.
  12. D. Nicol Williamson – Williamson’s eccentric Merlin is iconic; others played Arthur/director/King Arthur later.
  13. B. Frank Oz – Oz co-directed and puppeteered with Henson; others are effects artists or designers.
  14. C. Robert De Niro – De Niro hams it up as the airship captain; others play witch, hero, or captain’s assistant.
  15. C. Tim Curry – Curry’s demonic performance is unforgettable; others are hero, imp, and princess.
  16. C. Glaive – The Glaive is the ancient thrown weapon; Sunsword is forged later, others are fictional distractors.
  17. D. Arnold Schwarzenegger – Schwarzenegger’s breakout role as the barbarian; others played similar action heroes later.
  18. D. Panserbjørne – The bears are called Panserbjørne in their language; others are human clans or pests.
  19. D. Howard Shore – Shore’s epic score won Oscars; others scored Star Wars, Titanic, or Inception.
  20. C. Dragon – Mim becomes a massive dragon as her final form; earlier she shifts to tiger/rhino/kitchen items.

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