Heroes, schemers and villains all fight for survival and power in Game of Thrones. Track the journeys, choices and fates of the show’s most unforgettable characters in this focused quiz.
Which character starts the series as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under King Robert Baratheon?
Sandor Clegane
Ser Jaime Lannister
Ser Barristan Selmy
Brienne of Tarth
Who is revealed to be the true father of Jon Snow in the television series?
Robert Baratheon
Rhaegar Targaryen
Tywin Lannister
Ned Stark
Which character is known for saying, “I drink and I know things”?
Petyr Baelish
Varys
Bronn
Tyrion Lannister
What is the name of Arya Stark’s sword, given to her by Jon Snow?
Longclaw
Oathkeeper
Needle
Ice
Which character becomes known as “The Queen of Thorns”?
Ellaria Sand
Olenna Tyrell
Cersei Lannister
Margaery Tyrell
Who kills Joffrey Baratheon at the Purple Wedding, as later openly admitted in the series?
Olenna Tyrell
Tyrion Lannister
Petyr Baelish
Margaery Tyrell
Which character is burned at the stake at Winterfell on Stannis Baratheon’s orders in Season 5?
Gendry
Selyse Baratheon
Princess Shireen Baratheon
Melisandre
Which character defeats the champion of Meereen in single combat outside the city walls?
Ser Barristan Selmy
Jorah Mormont
Grey Worm
Daario Naharis
Which character is responsible for pushing Lysa Arryn through the Moon Door?
Robin Arryn
Petyr Baelish
Sansa Stark
Tyrion Lannister
Which character kills Tywin Lannister, and where does the killing take place?
Arya Stark kills him in a hallway
Tyrion Lannister kills him in the privy
Cersei Lannister poisons him at dinner
Jaime Lannister kills him in the throne room
Starter
You recognize the key heroes and villains, but many of their journeys blend together.
Solid
You follow most character arcs, deaths and alliances with solid recall.
Expert!
You track character growth, motives and turning points with the focus of a master storyteller.
