1.
Who is the author of the Mistborn series?
Correct Answer
C. Brandon Sanderson
Explanation
Brandon Sanderson is the author of the Mistborn series. He is an American author of high fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels are set.
2.
Name the first Mistborn trilogy published between 2006 and 2008?
Correct Answer
C. The Final Empire
Explanation
The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages.
3.
The second series of the Mistborn books is set approximately how many years after the first trilogy?
Correct Answer
D. About 300 years
Explanation
The second series is set about 300 years after the first trilogy. The second series is about the exploits of a "wild-west Deputy" forced to move into the big city, and starts investigating kidnappings and robberies.
4.
What is the name of the main character in the second Mistborn series, set in a more modern, urban environment?
Correct Answer
A. Waxillium Ladrian
Explanation
The main character in the second Mistborn series is Waxillium Ladrian. The second series is about the exploits of Waxillium Ladrian, a "wild-west Deputy" forced to move into the big city, and starts investigating kidnappings and robberies.
5.
In which era of the planned Mistborn series is the story set in the early computer age with 1980s technology?
Correct Answer
C. Era Three
Explanation
The story set in the early computer age with 1980s technology is planned for Era Three.
6.
What type of supernatural abilities do Allomancers have in the Mistborn series?
Correct Answer
D. The ability to ingest metals to gain powers
Explanation
Allomancy is one of the three magic systems in the Mistborn fantasy novel trilogy, as well as the most prominent. People capable of Allomancy are known as "Allomancers" and have the ability to use or "burn" metals to fuel a variety of physical and mental enhancements or abilities.
7.
What was the initial inspiration for the Mistborn series, where the "dark lord" triumphed and the "prophesied hero" failed?
Correct Answer
B. While reading the Harry Potter series
Explanation
Sanderson's first idea for Mistborn came while reading the Harry Potter series: He thought it would be interesting to set a story in a world where the "dark lord" triumphed and the "prophesied hero" failed.
8.
In which era of the Mistborn series is the story set in a science fiction space-opera setting?
Correct Answer
A. Era Four
Explanation
The fourth trilogy (Era Four) is the story set in a science fiction space-opera setting with Allomancy-powered faster-than-light technology. Hoid is the main character in this trilogy.
9.
What type of magic system was originally developed by the author for separate stories before bringing them together in Mistborn?
Correct Answer
D. Feruchemy and Allomancy
Explanation
The author originally developed feruchemy and allomancy for separate stories before deciding to bring them together in one story.
10.
Which fictional planet serves as the primary setting for the Mistborn series?
Correct Answer
A. Scadrial
Explanation
The series primarily takes place in a region on the planet of Scadrial.
11.
In which region of Scadrial do the events of Era One primarily take place?
Correct Answer
A. The Final Empire
Explanation
The events of Era One primarily take place in Classical Scadrial, specifically within the Final Empire,
12.
Which book marks the beginning of a new series set between the first trilogy and the planned second trilogy?
Correct Answer
C. The Alloy of Law
Explanation
"The Alloy of Law" began as a new series set between the first trilogy and the planned second trilogy. Mistborn: The Alloy of Law is a fantasy novel, which was published on November 8, 2011 by Tor Books and is the first book in the Wax and Wayne series and fourth in the Mistborn series.
13.
What term does the author use to refer to the overall series in terms of different eras?
Correct Answer
A. Eras
Explanation
The author decided to refer to the overall series in terms of four eras, with Era One being the first trilogy, Era Two being the four books starting with The Alloy of Law, and Eras Three and Four being the other planned trilogies.
14.
Who is the planned main character for the third Mistborn series set in the early computer age?
Correct Answer
B. A Terris woman who is a computer programmer and Nicroburst
Explanation
The planned main character for the third Mistborn series is a Terris woman who is a computer programmer and Nicroburst; her brother is also planned to be a character.
15.
In which region of Scadrial do the events of Era Two and beyond primarily take place?
Correct Answer
D. Post-Catacendre Scadrial
Explanation
Era Two and beyond take place in Post-Catacendre Scadrial.