The Big Bad Buffy Quiz

Buffy The Vampire Slayer is often remembered for its amazing bunch of heroes, from Willow's bookish witch to Watcher Giles to Sarah Michelle Gellar's titular Chosen One. However, it was also home to some memorable monsters of all shapes and sizes. Over its seven seasons, the Scooby Gang faced everything from vampire overlords to the personification of evil itself.

In fact, Buffy was really the first show to use the 'season-long villain' structure that is so common in TV nowadays. The series even coined the term "Big Bad" to refer to these major meanies. Then again, it's "Little Bads" were sometimes just as effective. For instance, who could forget the creepy Gentlemen?

But how well do you remember these big and little bads of Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Do you know the difference between the Master and the Mayor? Can you recite the Gentlemen's chilling nursery rhyme backwards? And do you recall which of Buffy's friends turned evil ('cause there were loads of them)?

Well, why not put your money where your (hell)mouth is and take our Big Bad Buffy quiz to find out how much you really know about the scariest citizens of Sunnydale.

Question 1

Which Big Bad's Evil Plan Went Down On Graduation Day?

The students of Sunnydale High really shouldn't have expected to have a boring, ordinary Graduation Day. In a school where at least one kid was gruesomely killed by some monster each and every week, the game was raised at the end of Buffy's senior year when this big bad decided to have their evil plan take place on their big day. The event resulted in Sunnydale High being destroyed but, hey, at least Buffy got her diploma. So which big bad was this?

Question 2

What Did Warren Do In His First Episode?

Before he became a truly despicable villain in Buffy season 6, Adam Busch’s Warren Mears debuted in the previous season in a standalone storyline. Though not evil at this stage, Warren’s morals were shown to be out of whack when he used his considerable smarts to pull off this ethically-wrong feat. This was initially intended to be his only appearance, but the writers saw the potential in the character and bumped him up to main antagonist. But how did his story begin?

Question 3

Who Was The Master's Young Apprentice

A stickler for tradition, the vampire king known as the Master firmly believed in the ancient prophecies which stated he would kill the Slayer. A key player in this was his apprentice, who was said to lead the Slayer to her doom. Originally, it was thought that this monster was a beefy serial killer, but in fact he turned out to be a creepy little boy. In life, the boy was callled Colin but once he became a vampire he went by a different title...

Question 4

Who Was The Leader Of the Vengeance Demons?

You probably remember that Anya used to be a vengeance demon - whose role is to grant wishes to scorned women. Unusually, these types of demons were once ordinary women themselves who were handpicked by the leader of the vengeance demons after a heartbreak. For instance, Willow was offered the chance to become one once Oz left her. Though usually fairly affable for a demon, the vengeance demon boss could be cold and ruthless on occasion. But what is their name?

Question 5

How Many Hearts Did The Gentlemen Need?

Despite only appearing in one episode, the Gentlemen are arguably Buffy's best loved monsters. These silent, sartorially-stylish stalkers are said to be fairy tale creatures which drift from town to town, rendering the local population speechless (literally) in order to collect human hearts. For unknown reasons, the creatures need to harvest a very specific number of these before they move onto the next town. Do you recall how many hearts the Gentlemen needed when they came to Sunnydale? Pick a number below.

Question 6

Which Big Bad Did Doc Worship?

Doc at first appeared to be the creepy shopkeeper of a magic store that specialized in the Dark Arts. Though outwardly human in appearance, he was actually a demon, possessing a tail, a long, reptilian tongue and was near impossible to kill. Later on, however, it was revealed that he was actually an acolyte of the season's big bad. The character was played by Oscar-winning actor Joel Grey, but do you remember Doc well enough to recall which of these villains he worshipped?

Question 7

Which Of These Vampires Was NOT Of The Master's Bloodline?

As the original vampire big bad on the show, and the leader of Sunnydale's population of bloodsuckers, a lot of the major vampires seen on Buffy are connected to the Master in someway. Either they were sired directly by him, and became part of his coven, known as the Order of Aurelius, or they were sired by his acolytes. Three of these characters are related to the Master in some form, while one of them isn't. Do you know which one?

Question 8

On Which Birthday Of Buffy's Does Angel Lose His Soul?

On Buffy's birthday, the Slayer and her unded beau Angel finally got intimate during an adrenaline-pumping fight with some vamps. Tragically, this perfect moment of happiness lifted Angel's curse, thus removing his soul and restoring him to his evil self, Angelus, who became the true big bad of this season. It's one of the best twists in the whole of the show, but can you tell us how old Buffy had just turned when this terrible event happened?

Question 9

What Happened To Those Who Saw Ben Transform Into Glory?

Though immensely powerful, the demon goddess known as Glorificus - or Glory, for short - had to share a body with a human when he was kicked out of Hell. Her unlucky other half was Ben, an apparently kindly intern at Sunnydale Memorial Hospital who befriended the Summers' family. The pair's secret was kept due to a spell that occurred whenever someone saw Ben transform into Glory and vice versa. Do you remember what this spell did to the witness to the change?

Question 10

Name The Big Blue Demon That Can Kill Human Beings With A Single Touch

The Judge Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Once Angel had turned evil again, he teamed up with Spike and Drusilla to bring about the apocalypse. The vampire trio assembled together all the parts of this powerful monster that is fabled to be able to kill human beings - or any creature with human-like qualities - with a single touch. Thankfully, Buffy was able to destroy him with a bazooka ('cause she's awesome). But what was the name of this big blue beasty? Pick the correct answer below.

Question 11

Who Grew Close To The Demon In The Internet?

One of the most badly-dated Buffy episodes of the lot is season 1's "I, Robot... You, Jane." After Willow accidentally scans an ancient mystical text into the library's computer system, a demon escapes into the internet. As it feeds on love and adoration, it impersonates a teenager and starts talking with one of the Scoobies online. Looking back at it now, the attitude towards the internet in the episode is hilariously old-fashioned. But do you remember which of the gang fell into the demon's trap?

Question 12

What Was The Mayor's Full Name?

The big bad of Buffy season 3 was the Mayor - it makes sense that a town as full of demons as Sunnydale would have an evil elected official. Though he was outwardly genial, germophobic and gosh-darn good-natured, the Mayor was actually an immortal villain who had sold his soul to remain in power for the last century. Though he's usually referred to by his job title, do you remember the villain's full name? Choose the correct answer from the answers below.

Question 13

Which Demonic Statue Did Angelus Use To Suck The Earth Into Hell?

When he's a good guy, he's great, but when he's evil... he's one of the biggest threats out there. Angel's bad side Angelus planned to destroy mankind in the season 2 finale, as he aimed to complete a special ritual that would awaken a stone demon, thereby creating a portal to a hell dimension that would swallow the whole planet if it wasn't stopped. This is a fan favourite episode, so you've probably seen it loads of times. But do you remember the demon's name?

Question 14

Who Was Giles' Old Frenemy

You might remember that Rupert Giles wasn't always the stuffy librarian that we all know and love. In his youth, Rupert - then known as "Ripper" - messed around with powerful dark magic. While he grew out of it, though, one of his old friends did not and in later life the pair clashed due to Giles' old pal's love of chaos and carnage. Nevertheless, they have been known to enjoy a night getting drunk together. But what was the name of Giles' frenemy?

Question 15

Which Of These Seasons Did NOT Feature Faith?

Every hero has a nemesis who's like their evil mirror image and Faith fills that role for Buffy. While Buffy understands the responsibilities of being a Slayer, wildchild Faith gets drunk on the power and eventually goes off the deep-end, killing innocents and allying herself with the Mayor. As played by Eliza Dushku, she's a fan favourite character who always gives the show a lift when she appears. But which of these four seasons did not feature the rogue Slayer whatsoever?

Question 16

Who Was The Mayor's Vampiric Assistant?

A recurring character throughout season 3 was this suave bloodsucker who considered himself a "modern vampire." As played by K Todd Freeman (nowadays seen on Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events), the sharp-suited character was initially the servant of an ancient vampire lord before he was hired by the Mayor as his assistant - and personal hitman. In a twist, however, he was murdered by Faith, who took his spot at the Mayor's side. Pick the vamp's name from the options below.

Question 17

Who Does The Mayor Eat When He Transforms Into A Giant Serpent?

The crux of the Mayor's evil plan is that he wants to ascend to a higher form of being - which is apparently a humongous serpent realized in dodgy early-00s CGI. Once the wicked politician transforms into the monster in the season 3 finale, one of the first things he does is munch on one long-running character who is stupid enough to get in his way. Do you remember which unlucky Sunnydale resident it was that ended up as snake food?

Question 18

Which Vampire Killed Kendra?

Due to a glitch in the Slayer lineage when Buffy's heart briefly stopped when she was drowned by the Master, a second Slayer was chosen - Kendra Young. Tragically, the Jamaican demon hunter's tenure was a short one as she was killed off after just three appearances in the season 2 finale. But which of the following vampires did the murderous deed? Was it Spike? His demented girlfriend Drusilla? Maybe even the de-souled Angelus? Or perhaps his former lover Darla?

Question 19

What Did This Demon Do To The People Of Sunnydale?

Sweet Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In one of the most popular episodes of Buffy, this demon with a snappy dress sense was summoned to Sunnydale - and brought with him a spell that affected the whole town in a weird way. If it would help you remember, this villain's name is Sweet and he was played by Hilton Battle. He also tried to take Buffy's sister Dawn for his wife. Is that enough clues for you yet? Tick off the correct answer out of those below.

Question 20

How Did Buffy Defeat Caleb?

In the final season of the show, Firefly star Nathan Fillion joined the cast as Caleb, a handsome but twisted preacher recognisable by his thick Southern accent and for being a misogynistic serial killer. Imbued with super-strength and durability by the First, Caleb proved to be a tough foe for Buffy to fight when it came to their big showdown in the series finale. However, she eventually managed to best him. But what was the savage method that she used?

Question 21

Which Of These Reformed Villains First Appeared On The Show?

If there was one character type that Buffy loved over all others, it was the reformed villain. Just about everyone in Buffy's Scooby Gang had been a bad guy at some time or another. Even Willow went evil and tried to destroy the world. But which of the four redeemed villains who later became trusted allies made their appearance on the show before all the others. Faith, Spike, Anya or Andrew? Make your choice and tick off the answer below.

Question 22

Which Of These Was NOT Used As A Nickname For Evil Willow?

After Tara was murdered by Warren, Willow - who was already struggling to control her magic addiction - went completely off the deep end and sucked up as much dark magic as she could. With her intense grief and with all this immense power at her fingertips, Willow went full-on supervillain, attacking her friends and even almost ending the world. To differentiate her from their best pal, the Scoobies used a few separate nicknames for Willow's evil side. But which of these is fictitious?

Question 23

What Sort Of Place Did This Demon Hang Around?

One of the creepiest Buffy creatures of the lot is this terrifying beastie known as Der Kindestod. He fed on the lifeforce of a particular set of people in his one appearance in the series, in an episode of season 2 titled "Killed by Death." Dressed in a long coat and a hat, he had mottled skin, sharp teeth and eyeballs that came out on stalks. But do you remember what type of place he hung around to find his prey?

Question 24

What Was The Twist With Gachnar, The Fear Demon?

Gachnar Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In season 4 episode "Fear Itself", a frat house at Sunnydale University turns into a real haunted house on Halloween Night after the spirit of Gachnar, the fear demon, is accidentally summoned by a student. At the end of the episode, though, the threat is undercut with a hilarious bit of Buffy's signature subversive humour. It turns out that Gachnar isn't all that he seemed at first glance. Do you remember what the twist was that made Gachnar such a laughable demon?

Question 25

How Many Episodes Did Amy Madison Appear In?

Amy Madison had one of the most interesting character arcs of any Buffy recurring character. She began as a victim of her evil witch mother's possessive nature. Over time, though, Amy began to dabble in witchcraft herself. After being stuck as a rat for three seasons, Amy returned but quickly became much darker, eventually transitioning into a full-on villain for the Scooby Gang to beat. As played by Elizabeth Anne Allen, do you remember how many episodes Amy appeared in across the whole show?

Question 26

What Kind Of Creature Was The Teacher Xander Had A Crush On?

Poor Xander. Whenever Mr Harris fell for a woman, you could bet that she was going to turn out to be a demon. The first time this happened was back in season 1, when Xander was smitten with the new biology teacher at Sunnydale High. Unfortunately for him, "Miss French" was actually a monster looking to mate with virgin teenage boys and then kill them. You see, she was only pretending to look like a beautiful woman and was really...

Question 27

What Season Opened With A Guest Appearance From Dracula?

As a show all about vampires, Buffy had to tackle the one and only Count Dracula eventually. Finally, the Prince of Darkness came to Sunnydale to face the Slayer in this season opener, titled "Buffy vs Dracula." Played by Rudolph Martin, Buffy's Dracula was very close to Bram Stoker's original, with various shapeshifting abilities, a seductive, hypnotic stare and near invulnerability. Even Buffy (or Xander) wasn't immune to his charms. But what season kicked off with an appearance from the big cheese?

Question 28

Name The Vampire Picking Off Sunnydale University Students

At the beginning of season 4, Buffy was feeling out of sorts - not only was she missing Angel, she was also struggling to adjust to college life at Sunnydale University. On top of all that, she had to deal with a snarky vampire girl picking off students from the campus and stealing their stuff. Thankfully, the Buffster was able to best the bitchy bloodsucker eventually, and get back to feeling like her old self. But do you remember the day-themed name of this vamp?

Question 29

How Did Buffy Kill Zachary Kralik While Powerless?

It's an ancient tradition of the Slayer lineage that each girl must be tested by their Watcher on their 18th birthday. Known as the Cruciamentum, it involves the Slayer's powers being dampened with a special serum (without their knowledge) and locked in an arena with a deadly vampire. In Buffy's case, she had to fight off Zachary Kralik, a serial killer vamp who had a problem with mothers. Because she's Buffy, our heroine was able to use her wits to beat the monster. But how?

Question 30

Which Of These Characters Did The First NOT Impersonate?

The First Evil was the ultimate essence of all that is bad in the world. An incorporeal being, it could not take solid form, but could appear in the shape of any dead soul. In Buffy season 7, this allowed for a variety of members of the cast to play the villain as the First taunted the Scooby gang with familiar faces belonging to both deceased friends and enemies. But which of the following characters did the First not impersonate?

Question 31

Which Big Bad Was Killed In The Penultimate Episode Of Their Season?

It's traditional for the season-long big bad to be dispatched in the season finale, after a drawn-out build-up across the whole year. Sometimes, Buffy liked to play with this structure, however. e.g. when Warren was replaced by Willow as season 6's big bad. On another occasion, the main villain was killed off in the penultimate episode, leaving the actual finale to act as a kind of low-key coda to the season. But which of Buffy's biggest foes does this refer to?

Question 32

What Was The Catchphrase That Surrounded The First?

The First was the biggest, baddest threat the Scooby Gang ever faced so, before it made itself known to our heroes in season 7, it was preceded by a doom-laden phrase that teased its all-powerful nature and its thirst to consume human souls. It was first said by Spike in episode 2, with a later episode seeing a hilariously bad Spanish translation of the catchphrase from Andrew. But do you recall which of the similar-sounding phrases below is the correct one?

Question 33

What Room Was Adam Created In?

The big bad of Buffy season four, Adam was a Frankenstein’s Monster of bits of human, demon and cybernetics. He was the ultimate project of Maggie Walsh, the director of the secret demon-hunting organisation known as The Initiative. Adam’s creation was top secret and unknown to ordinary Initiative soldiers, such as Riley, as he was built/grown/whatever in a secluded lab. Do you remember the room name of this lab? See if any of the four options below jog your memory?

Question 34

What Human Body Part Did Gnarl Like To Eat?

Gnarl Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The grotesque Gnarl appeared in one episode of Buffy season 7. A childlike, vindictive creature, he lived in a cave in Sunnydale and liked nothing better than to slowly kill his victims by taking his time eating this part of the body, after paralysing them with his venom. In the episode, he came close to killing poor Willow in this fashion. Do you remember the favourite food of this Gollum-alike ghoul? See if the grisly options below can jog your memory.

Question 35

What Season First Featured The First?

You probably recall that the First Evil was the big bad of season 7, as it represented the biggest threat that the Scooby Gang ever faced. However, it might have slipped your mind that the entity first appeared in one episode of an earlier season. In this Christmas-themed installment, the First attempted to goad Angel into killing himself by taking the forms of his victims throughout the centuries and "haunting" him. But which season was this episode a part of?

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