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Giants and Trolls

Description: Test your knowledge about the mythical creatures, Giants and Trolls, often featured in fantasy literature.
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In Norse mythology, what is the name of the king of the giants?

  1. Ymir

  2. Loki

  3. Thor

  4. Odin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ymir is the primordial giant in Norse mythology, from whose body the world was created.

What is the name of the giant who challenges Thor in the story of 'Thor's Journey to Jotunheim'?

  1. Hrungnir

  2. Thrym

  3. Geirrod

  4. Skrymir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hrungnir is the giant who possesses a heart made of stone and challenges Thor to a duel.

In the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', what does Jack steal from the giant?

  1. A golden harp

  2. A magic goose

  3. A bag of gold

  4. A hen that lays golden eggs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jack steals the hen that lays golden eggs from the giant's castle.

What is the name of the troll who lives under a bridge in the story of 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'?

  1. Gruff

  2. Billy

  3. Troll

  4. Goat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The troll in the story is simply referred to as 'the troll' and is known for its fierce and intimidating nature.

In the fantasy novel series 'The Lord of the Rings', what is the name of the giant spider that Frodo and Sam encounter in Mirkwood?

  1. Shelob

  2. Ungoliant

  3. Arachne

  4. Rosalinda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shelob is the giant spider who dwells in the tunnels beneath Mirkwood and is a formidable opponent for Frodo and Sam.

What is the name of the giant who kidnaps the princess in the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Giant'?

  1. Grumble

  2. Gargantua

  3. Blunderbore

  4. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is the name of the giant who kidnaps the princess and utters the famous line, 'Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman.'

In the Norse myth of 'Ragnarok', what is the name of the giant who kills the god Odin?

  1. Fenrir

  2. Jormungandr

  3. Loki

  4. Surtr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fenrir is the giant wolf who kills Odin during the events of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse.

What is the name of the giant who is known for his immense strength and appetite in the fairy tale 'The Boy Who Went to the North Wind'?

  1. North Wind

  2. Jack Frost

  3. Giant Frost

  4. Boreas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Giant Frost is the character who challenges the boy to a series of tasks, including eating an entire ox in one sitting.

In the fantasy novel series 'Harry Potter', what is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets?

  1. Fluffy

  2. Cerberus

  3. Grawp

  4. Fang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fluffy is the three-headed dog that Hagrid acquired and placed as a guardian for the Chamber of Secrets.

What is the name of the giant who is tricked by Jack in the fairy tale 'Jack and the Giant Killer'?

  1. Cormoran

  2. Blunderbore

  3. Grumble

  4. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cormoran is the giant who is tricked by Jack into falling to his death from the beanstalk.

In the fairy tale 'The Golden Goose', what is the name of the giant who owns the magical goose?

  1. Grumble

  2. Blunderbore

  3. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum

  4. Gargantua


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gargantua is the giant who possesses the magical goose that lays golden eggs.

What is the name of the giant who is known for his love of riddles in Norse mythology?

  1. Vafthrudnir

  2. Loki

  3. Thor

  4. Odin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vafthrudnir is the giant who challenges Odin to a riddle contest, where Odin ultimately emerges victorious.

In the fairy tale 'Thumbelina', what is the name of the giant toad who wants to marry Thumbelina?

  1. Cornelius

  2. Croaker

  3. Ribbit

  4. Hoppy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cornelius is the giant toad who attempts to marry Thumbelina against her will.

What is the name of the giant who is known for his magical harp in Celtic mythology?

  1. Dagda

  2. Lugh

  3. CĂș Chulainn

  4. Fionn mac Cumhaill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dagda is the giant who possesses a magical harp that can control the weather and emotions.

In the fairy tale 'The Brave Little Tailor', what is the name of the giant who is defeated by the tailor?

  1. Gargantua

  2. Blunderbore

  3. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum

  4. Grumble


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is the giant who is tricked and defeated by the brave little tailor.

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