Epic Quests

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In Greek mythology, who embarked on a quest to find the Golden Fleece?

  1. Jason

  2. Hercules

  3. Odysseus

  4. Achilles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jason and the Argonauts embarked on a perilous journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece from Colchis.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', what was the ultimate goal of the Fellowship of the Ring?

  1. To destroy the One Ring

  2. To conquer Mordor

  3. To find the lost kingdom of Gondor

  4. To rescue Aragorn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fellowship's mission was to travel to Mount Doom in Mordor and destroy the One Ring, the source of Sauron's power.

In Arthurian legend, who embarked on a quest for the Holy Grail?

  1. Sir Lancelot

  2. Sir Galahad

  3. Sir Gawain

  4. Sir Percival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sir Galahad, the purest knight of the Round Table, was chosen to find the Holy Grail.

In C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia', what was the quest of Edmund and Lucy Pevensie?

  1. To rescue Aslan

  2. To find the White Witch's castle

  3. To reach Cair Paravel

  4. To defeat the giants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edmund and Lucy's mission was to rescue Aslan, the lion who was captured by the White Witch.

In Homer's 'The Odyssey', what was Odysseus's quest after the Trojan War?

  1. To return home to Ithaca

  2. To avenge the death of Achilles

  3. To find the lost city of Troy

  4. To conquer the Cyclops


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odysseus's quest was to return home to Ithaca after a long and arduous journey filled with challenges and obstacles.

In J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series, what was the quest of Harry, Ron, and Hermione?

  1. To defeat Voldemort

  2. To find the Philosopher's Stone

  3. To rescue Sirius Black

  4. To uncover the secrets of the Chamber of Secrets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harry, Ron, and Hermione's ultimate goal was to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort and save the wizarding world.

In George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, what was the quest of Daenerys Targaryen?

  1. To conquer Westeros

  2. To find her dragons

  3. To free the slaves of Essos

  4. To unite the Seven Kingdoms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daenerys's quest was to reclaim the Iron Throne and rule Westeros as its rightful queen.

In Rick Riordan's 'Percy Jackson' series, what was the quest of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover?

  1. To find the Golden Fleece

  2. To rescue Artemis

  3. To defeat Luke Castellan

  4. To reach the Underworld


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Percy, Annabeth, and Grover's quest was to retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Sea of Monsters.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', what was the quest of Bilbo Baggins?

  1. To reclaim the Lonely Mountain

  2. To find the One Ring

  3. To defeat Smaug the dragon

  4. To rescue Thorin Oakenshield


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bilbo's quest was to help Thorin Oakenshield and his company of dwarves reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug.

In Suzanne Collins's 'The Hunger Games' series, what was the quest of Katniss Everdeen?

  1. To win the Hunger Games

  2. To overthrow the Capitol

  3. To find her sister Primrose

  4. To rescue Peeta Mellark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katniss's primary goal was to survive and win the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death.

In Brandon Sanderson's 'Mistborn' series, what was the quest of Vin and Elend Venture?

  1. To overthrow the Lord Ruler

  2. To find the Well of Ascension

  3. To unite the skaa and the nobility

  4. To defeat the Inquisitors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vin and Elend's quest was to lead a rebellion against the tyrannical Lord Ruler and bring about a new era of freedom.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion', what was the quest of Beren and Lúthien?

  1. To find the Silmarils

  2. To defeat Morgoth

  3. To rescue Finrod Felagund

  4. To reach Valinor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beren and Lúthien's quest was to retrieve one of the Silmarils, precious jewels created by Fëanor, from Morgoth's crown.

In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', what was the quest of the animals?

  1. To overthrow Mr. Jones

  2. To establish a socialist society

  3. To find a new home

  4. To defeat the humans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The animals' quest was to overthrow the tyrannical farmer Mr. Jones and create a society where all animals are equal.

In Madeleine L'Engle's 'A Wrinkle in Time', what was the quest of Meg Murry?

  1. To find her missing father

  2. To travel through time and space

  3. To defeat the Black Thing

  4. To rescue her brother Charles Wallace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meg's quest was to find her father, a scientist who disappeared while working on a government project.

In Neil Gaiman's 'Stardust', what was the quest of Tristan Thorn?

  1. To find a fallen star

  2. To win the heart of Victoria Forester

  3. To defeat the witches

  4. To reach Stormhold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tristan's quest was to find a fallen star for Victoria Forester, the girl he loves.

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