Hawkins looks like a normal small town, but its history is packed with secrets, cover stories, and strange events. This quiz digs into the deeper lore of the town.
In what U.S. state is the fictional town of Hawkins located?
Ohio
Illinois
Maine
Indiana
What official story do authorities give the public about the cause of the Starcourt Mall disaster in season 3?
They claim a gas leak caused an explosion
They blame a tornado that hit the mall
They call it a tragic fire
They say it was an earthquake
What do locals believe caused the pumpkin patches to rot and die in season 2 before the truth is revealed?
They assume a factory spill polluted the water
They blame other farmers for poisoning the land
They think a new pesticide ruined the soil
They say an early frost killed the crops
What kind of business is used as a front for the hidden Russian base under Starcourt Mall?
A warehouse labeled as a storage facility
A small factory on the edge of town
A shopping mall with normal stores and food court
A highway rest stop near Hawkins
Which Hawkins official secretly works with the Russians and uses the mall project for his own gain?
Chief Powell
Mayor Larry Kline
Town clerk Doris Driscoll
Principal Coleman
In season 1, what does the government claim happened to Will Byers to explain his disappearance to the town?
They say he was kidnapped by strangers on the highway
They say he ran away to Chicago
They say he drowned in Sattler Quarry
They say he died in a house fire
Which newspaper do Nancy and Jonathan work with to expose the truth about Hawkins Lab and the cover ups?
The Roane County Times
The Hawkins Herald
The Hawkins Post
The Indiana Gazette
What whispers about satanic cult activity in Hawkins resurface in season 4, echoing real life 1980s moral panics?
Claims that Hawkins High teachers worship demons
Rumors that the Hellfire Club is a satanic cult
Accusations that the police secretly perform rituals
Stories that the Byers family practices witchcraft
Which investigative character is known for collecting conspiracy theories and later helps the main group understand Hawkins’ secrets?
Scott Clarke
Mayor Kline
Sam Owens
Murray Bauman
By the end of season 4, what visible sign over the fields near Hawkins shows the town’s lore has become even darker?
Dark storm clouds and red lightning from the Upside Down hang over the land
A permanent rainbow appears in the sky
A huge beam of light shoots into the sky and then vanishes
A glowing dome covers the entire town
Starter
You know Hawkins is weird, but some of the town’s hidden history is still a blur.
Solid
Nice work. You remember many of the strange facts and cover stories behind Hawkins.
Expert!
You could write your own Hawkins conspiracy zine with all the lore you know.
The more you learn about Hawkins’ hidden history, the more Stranger Things feels like a long running mystery unfolding in plain sight. Stranger Things Trivia Quizzes
