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One of the greatest epic video games of all time, Skyrim is a captivating experience for not only fans of the genre but for fans of video games in general. Are you one of those fans? How much do you know about Skyrim? Take this quiz and see if your knowledge compares to that of other Skyrim fans!
Skyrim is filled with plenty of fun and adventures for gamers of all sorts. The world of Skyrim is littered with mythical creatures, sword fighting and even magic, but the greatest part of the game is the story line, which is filled with various quests and well-developed characters. In fact, the characters you come across all have unique traits and personalities with completely different points of view and goals, making Skyrim a truely immersive game, as you are forced to make choices that affect the protagonist throughout the story. Everyone loves to make their own choices, after all!
Are you a Skyrim expert with plenty of hours logged playing the game? Do you know where all of the hidden gems and secret locations are? If you believe you know everything about Skyrim and are up for a challenge, take this quiz and prove your Skyrim knowledge!
Skyrim is part of what series?
The Elder Scrolls
No one knows where the Elder Scrolls came from. The Scrolls tell stories both about the past and the future.
Lord of the Rings
Doom
Final Fantasy
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How do you move to already discovered locations quicker?
Back travel
Fast travel
Syrim is the fifth game in the Elder Scroll series. It follows the game Oblivion.
Fly
Transport
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What can you ride to move faster in the game?
Cars
Elephants
Horses
Players can also take carriages to new locations. However, they don't actually drive the carriages themselves.
A lion
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What is going to happen to Dragonborn at the beginning of the game?
He'll be executed.
Throughout the game, a player can join different factions. Factions work together to accomplish a common goal.
He leaves his kingdom.
He is sailing west.
He's going to drown.
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What kind of game is Skyrim?
Hack and slash
First person shooter
Turnbase role-playing game
Action role-playing game
Skyrim relies on character building. This provides more depth to the game.
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What group does Ulfric Stormcloak lead?
The Stormcloaks
The Stormcloaks are another faction in the game that Dragonborn can join. They are located in Windhelm, which is the oldest city in Skyrim.
Dark Brotherhood
The Companions
College of Winterhold
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What can Dragonborn absorb after killing a dragon?
A crystal orb
The dragon's heart
The dragon's soul
Alduin brings several dragons back from the dead. These powerful creatures were hunted and killed over the years while Alduin was away.
Coins
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Who is the main character?
Alduin
Ulfric Stormcloak
Dragonborn
The hero of Skyrim is considered the Last Dragonborn. His name comes from the Dovahzul or Dragon Language.
Delphine
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Where is the first dragon you fight?
Western Watchtower
The first dragon you fight is Mirmulnir. The battle is intense, but luckily, Dragonborn is accompanied by soldiers from Whiterun, who help in the fight.
Sleeping Giant Inn
Thalmer Embassy
The Throat of the World
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What is the Dragonstone a map of?
Dragon burial sites
The Stormcloaks' main opposition is against the influence that the Thalmor have over the Empire. They believe the High King was merely a puppet of Thalmor before he was killed.
Dragon caves
Villages
Former dragon lands
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What can be used to defeat Alduin?
An orb
A crystal
A net
A shout
Shouts are a form of magic used in the game. There are several shouts with multiple different effects on dragons.
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What happens if the Greybeards speak?
Water turns to blood.
A dragon is born.
Time stops.
The ground shakes.
The Greybeards live in High Hrothgar, a sanctuary located on a mountain. Their desire is not to fight but to honor the gods.
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How many Holds are in Skyrim?
4
9
In the game, Whiterun is the largest Hold, which gives it enormous influence. The Jarls of each Hold struggle with their independence and their loyalty to the Empire.
15
20
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Who killed the High King of Skyrim?
Dragonborn
Alduin
Balgruuf
Ulfric Stormcloak
One faction is known as the Dark Brotherhood. They are made up of a group of hired assassins.
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What sword is found in Sky Haven Temple?
Dragonbane
In the past, Paarthurnax supported his brother. However, the dragon changed sides and helped the heroes defeat Alduin in the Merethic Era.
Aetherial Staff
Dawnguard Rune Axe
Dawnguard Rune Hammer
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Delphine is really a member of what group?
The Greybeards
The Blades
The Blades are a secret group who spent years hunting and killing dragons. They are called back to action when Alduin returns.
The Stormcloaks
Imperial Army
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Which dragon is the leader?
Nahagliiv
Odahviing
Alduin
The Stormcloaks rebel because they believe the Empire is corrupt. They hope to save it from itself and total collapse.
Paarthurnax
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What do the Elder Scrolls often speak of?
A dark lord
A huge earthquake
A hero
A special device is required to read the Elder Scrolls. If an Elder Scroll is read without the device, the person reading will go blind or mad.
A foreign emperor​
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What building can be used as a prison for dragons?
Thalmor Embassy
Dragonreach
Dragonreach is located in Whiterun. Built of wood, it is one of the most important houses in all of Skyrim.
Sleeping Giant Inn
Sky Haven Temple
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Delphine works where when you find her?
Sleeping Giant Inn
Inside the Inn, you can also find Sven, a Nord bard. Sven plays the lute for entertainment.
Thalmor Embassy
Porter's Pub
Sky Haven Temple
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Who is the Jarl of Whiterun Hold?
Elisif
Laila
Igmund
Balgruuf
Balgruuf carries a war ax as his weapon of choice. Through pickpocketing, a player can steal the ax from him.
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Who wants you to kill Paarthurnax?
The Blades
The Blades see all of the dragons as evil. They believe Paarthurnax will change sides again once Alduin is defeated.
The Thieves​ Guild
The Stormcloaks
The Greybeards
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What returns to Skyrim because of the Civil War?
Elves
Dragons
The city of Windhelm is segregated into several groups. The Nords sit at the top of the social ladder.
Yetis
Aliens
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What do the Greybeards send Dragonborn to find?
A sword
An arrow
A horn
The horn that Dragonborn is sent for was owned by Jurgen Windcaller. Jurgen founded the Greybeard order.
A hero
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What do you have to get rid of to find Alduin for the final fight?
A mist
You can use one of your shouts to get rid of the mist. However, you have to do it three times because Alduin isn't very comfortable with being seen.
A wall
A gate
A skeleton army
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Which tomb was built to worship dragons?
Dustman's Cairn
Arcwind Point
Bleak Falls Barrow
Like the other leaders, Jarl Balgruuf shows support for the Empire. However, he refuses to put the interest of the Empire over the interest of Whiterun.
Deepwood Redoubt
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Who helps Dragonborn fight Alduin at the Throat of the World?
Delphine
Paarthurnax
In Tamriel, the Throat of the World is the highest mountain you can reach. Apparently, there are 7,000 steps leading to the top. That's quite the haul.
Etienne Rarnis
Ulfric Stormcloak
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Which dragon does Dragonborn trap at Dragonreach?
Paarthurnax
Alduin
Odahviing
Odahviing was killed years ago during the Dragon War. When Alduin revived his former army, Odahviing was brought back as well to serve as Alduin's right-hand man.
Durnehviir
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How many heroes help you fight Alduin?
1
2
3
These three heroes defeated Alduin during the Merethic Era. They can be found in the Hall of Valor.
4
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Who is the leader of the Greybeards?
Savos Aren
Paarthurnax
Paarthurnax is a dragon himself. He is the younger brother of Alduin.
Kodlak Whitemane
Mercer Frey
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Where do you find Alduin for the final fight?
The Throat of the World
Thalmor Embassy
Skuldafn
Skuldafn is located in the Velothi Mountains. It was once a Nordic temple, though the temple is in ruins now.
Sky Haven Temple
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What guild does Etienne Rarnis belong to?
Art Guild
Iron Guild
Mages' Guild
Thieves​' Guild
Etienne Rarnis is a Breton, which is a specific race descendant from humans and elves. Bretons hail from lands in High Rock.
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Who does the back of the Dragonstone mention?
Dragonborn
Ulfric Stormcloak
Alduin
Alduin ruled over Syrim during the Merethic Era. He is credited with creating dragon civilization.
The High King
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Who does Dragonborn find at the Thalmor Embassy?
Acilius Bolar
Abelone
Etienne Rarnis
The Thalmor Embassy is run by the Aldmeri Dominion. They believe their race is superior to that of men.
Aela the Huntress
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The Graybeards don't do what?
Accept visitors
Speak
Unlike the many dragons brought back to life by Alduin, Mirmulnir has survived since Alduin disappeared. This makes him one of the oldest dragons to ever exist.
Fight
Exist
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