This Twilight Quiz Will Separate The Twihards From The Tryhards
- by Mandy Anthony
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Written by Stephenie Meyer and published by Little, Brown and Company in 2005, Twilight took off as a young adult sensation in the literary world. Sparking subsequent novels, a film series, and even a graphic novel. Twilight reached world-renowned status and has since inspired books and movies by other writers, as well as fan fiction stories by fans around the globe.
The original concept included a teenage girl moving to a new town to live with her father only to meet a reluctant vampire. While Edward Cullen tries as he might to avoid the temptation of Bella Swan, he eventually succumbs, and a high school romance and chaotic courtship ensues.
The Twilight franchise was such a hit, it spurred author, Stephenie Meyer to create new material based on the originals, including an unfinished memoir of Twilight from Edward’s perspective, and a gender role reversal in which Bella was the vampire and Edward the new high school student.
Loaded with plot twists, adventure, romance, and intrigue, there’s so much to love about the Twilight series. Dive in and revisit the Cullens in a Twilight quiz that’s sure to stump even the most avid fan. Pencils at the ready, Forks High students, the test is about to begin!
Where does Edward disappear to the day after he meets Bella at school?
After Bella and Edward’s initial meeting at school, during which Edward is aggressive and cold, he takes a leave of absence to compose himself. In the movie they gloss over his disappearance, but in an unreleased memoir called “Midnight Sun”, written from Edward’s POV his whereabouts are described in detail. Where does Edward go when he doesn’t show up at school that day? Did he stay home listening to music, distance himself by going to Alaska, go hunting far from the school in Forks, or venture to Italy to see the Volturi?
During a passionate speech Jacob tells Bella, "I will fight for you until..."
In the third Twilight movie, “Eclipse”, there is a beautiful scene between Bella Swan and Jacob Black where he finally declares his love for her. In a last bid to persuade her against becoming a vampire with Edward Cullen, and to choose a safer life with him instead he pleads with her to stay human. She dismisses his advances causing Jacob to make a dramatic and passionate declaration. Finish Jacob Black’s sentence during his romantic speech: “I will fight for you…”
Why is Rosalie so against Bella becoming a vampire?
There’s long standing turmoil between Rosalie Hale and Bella Swan. One day, Rosalie finally explains to Bella how she became a vampire and why she won’t participate in Bella becoming one of the Cullens. Why is Rosalie so against the idea of Bella becoming part of the Cullen clan? Is she jealous about Bella and Edward’s relationship, distrusting of humans, worried that Bella will try to steal Emmet away from her, or trying to protect Bella from throwing away her human life?
What animal does Jacob tell Bella his people descended from?
When Bella and her friends head to the beach for a day of surf and sand they run into Jacob Black and his gang. During a light-hearted chit chat, Jacob discloses that the Cullens don’t come to the beach, or near the reservation, because of a long-standing treaty. During his spooky story he tells Bella that his people descended from what type of animal? Does Jacob tell Bella his tribe descends from: sparkly vampires, fierce wolves, ferocious bears, or wise eagles?
Which two names does Bella combine for her daughter?
Despite all odds Bella and Edward conceive a baby in “Breaking Dawn”. Being half vampire and half human, the birth is accelerated, and we learn that the pair have a healthy baby girl. Bella, thinking she was having a boy didn’t have a name prepared for a girl, and chooses in the moment. What two names does she put together for her daughter? Does she choose Rosamee for Rosalie and Esme, Alica for Alice and Jessica, Rengela for Renee and Angela, or Renesmee for Renee and Esme?
What origin story explains Jasper's sudden southern accent in Eclipse?
Throughout the Twilight series, Jasper Hale remains mysterious and aloof; very much the strong silent type. The few times he does speak Jasper is kind and quiet and sounds much like the rest of the Cullen family. In the third installment of the series, however, Jasper suddenly acquires a southern accent. What origin story explains Jasper Hale’s sudden southern drawl? Was he a Texan soldier in the confederate army, a Louisiana snake oil salesman, a South Carolina farmer, or a Georgia railway owner?
What special ability makes Jane respected among her own kind?
Throughout the Twilight series various vampires appear with different special abilities. The Volturi, the closest thing to vampire royalty, are known to collect gifted vampires to join their ranks. Among these vampires, Jane, is respected for her incredible ability. What power makes Jane such an asset to the Volturi and a source of sheer panic to those in her path? Does Jane have the power to read minds, to scramble reality and project hallucinations, to cause agony, or to rob vampires of their free will?
What does Charlie give Bella on her 18th birthday?
Despite her best efforts to make everybody forget her 18th birthday, Bella receives well wishes at home and school. On the morning of her birthday, her father Charlie jokingly mentions a gray hair before offering her a couple of gifts, one from himself and a matching gift from her mother, Renee. What gift did Charlie buy Bella to celebrate the big 18? Did he buy her new tires for the truck, a car stereo, tickets to visit her mom, or a camera to capture memories of her school year?
Where does Edward take Bella on their honeymoon?
After the much anticipated wedding, Edward surprises Bella by whisking her away on a mysterious surprise honeymoon. Bella has no idea where they’re going but tries to guess as they take in some familiar sights and sounds along the way. Finally, the pair reach their private villa on Edward’s romantic destination. Where did Edward take Bella to celebrate their honeymoon? Did they go sunbathing in Mexico City, Museum hopping in Rio, enjoy a little privacy on Isle Esme, or ring for room service in Lanai, Hawaii?
What special gift makes Alice so attractive to the Volturi?
All vampires know the Volturi collect those who display special talents. Throughout the series, the old vampires don’t hide the fact that they’d love to have Edward and Alice join their clan. Edward is coveted for his ability to hear people’s most inner thoughts, but what makes Alice so special? Do the Volturi want Alice on their side because she can read minds like Edward, turn invisible and go undetected, see into the future, or control the weather and create storms?
Who joins Jacob when he separates from the pack to protect Renesmee in Breaking Dawn?
The wolf pack is described as a collective, linked in thoughts and even feelings. When Jacob imprints on Bella’s daughter, Renesmee, he feels bound to protect her. While the other wolves are set on ridding the world of the unique child, Jacob disbands from his pack, vowing to keep her safe at all costs. Most of the pack leave Jacob to do his own thing, but two loyal companions follow him into the woods. Who goes with Jacob to help the Cullens? Does he team up with Quil and Embry, Leah and Seth, Sam and Paul, or Billy and Harry?
Name the movie Mike and Jacob accompany Bella to in New Moon
When Edward leaves Bella on her own in New Moon, Jacob steps in to keep her company. The two begin to form a bond, which doesn’t bode well with old interests like Mike Newton. Trying to get Bella alone, Mike winds up at a movie with both Bella and Jacob. What was the name of the movie the trio went to see? Was it the comedy A Werewolf in Forks, Kung Fu classic Crouching Tiger Hidden Vampire, hilariously titled Face Punch, or the classic Dracula?
Which of Carlisle's vampire "children" were turned first?
Dr. Carlisle Cullen is known to be the founder the Cullen clan, having been turned long before the others. After years of lonely solitude, he changed the first of his “children”. We know Jasper Hale was the last to join the Cullen household, being turned previously by another vampire, but who did Carlisle turn first? Did he first change Edward to create an eternal friend, Rosalie for female companionship, Alice for her special abilities, or Emmett because of his formidable size and strength?
Which piece of art is a running joke in the Cullen house?
They may be vampires, but the Cullens are far from the stereotypical coffins and dungeons kind of supernaturals. Throughout their home the Cullens have several pieces of unique artwork, including a running joke hanging above the staircase. This piece is mentioned a few times throughout the films, including Bella’s first visit to the house and by Charlie and Renee on Bella’s wedding day. What artwork is notorious in the Cullen household? Is it a tableau of famous vampires through history, a family portrait, a papier-mâché werewolf, or a collection of graduation caps collected through the years?
What does Bella's step-dad do for work?
Bella tells Edward that she moved to Forks to let her mother move around with her husband Phil, who travels a lot for work. Renee is described as being excessively flighty and scatterbrained, leaving Bella to be the adult in their relationship. What profession causes Renee and Phil to travel so much? Is Phil a famous movie star filming on location, a surfer always looking for the best waves, a professional baseball player, or an internationally renowned rock and roll singer?
Why don't the werewolves and the Cullens get along?
Throughout the Twilight series there is serious tension between the werewolves and the Cullens. Even when the groups have a similar goal to be met, they can’t get along. For example, when hunting Victoria for the good of both parties, the groups can’t stop from butting heads. What is it that causes such discord between the two supernatural clans? Is it that the Cullens hunt too much and leave nothing for others, because of Jacob and Edward’s ongoing romantic rivalry for Bella’s heart, due to the Cullens trespassing on Quileute land, or simply because vampires and werewolves are natural born enemies?
What happens to Edward when he stands in sunlight?
Twilight became recognized for many of its unique takes on vampire lore, including an interesting adaptation on the “vampires can’t go out in sunlight” rule. Stephanie Meyer kept the rule but invented her own reason for the Cullens to avoid sunny days in Forks. What happens to Edward when his skin is touched by sunlight? Does he begin to smolder, begin to sparkle like hundreds of tiny twinkling diamonds, grow scales like a swamp creature, or disappear until shade returns?
Who does Leah Clearwater have unrequited emotions for?
Werewolves have an uncontrollable emotional pull to their future soulmate, no matter their current attachments. Leah Clearwater, the only female werewolf in the pack, had a long running romance with one of the other members until he imprinted on somebody else. Now, Leah is faced with unrequited feelings and constant reminders of her rejection. Which pack member does Leah still love despite his new attachment? Is it Jacob’s pal Quil, Quil’s bestie Embry, Jacob Black himself, or pack leader Sam?
What are the Cullens doing when James and his clan stumble upon them?
James, Victoria and Laurent are travelling vampires who have been making quite a mess of things for the town of Forks. While on their way out of town they stumble upon the Cullens and ask to join them. This leads to a whirlwind game of cat and mouse with James as the cat and Bella as the mouse. What were the Cullens doing when James and his clan found them? Were they playing a game of baseball, taking a hike in the mountains, hunting or walking to school?
What did Jacob do to upset Edward and cause Bella to hurt her hand in Eclipse?
Edward and Jacob aren’t on good terms at the best of times, but there’s a rather heated moment during Eclipse when Edward shows up in anger as Jacob is dropping Bella off at home. Bella has hurt her hand and Charlie comes out to see what all the commotion is and deescalate the boys’ screaming match. What did Jacob do that set Edward off? Did he talk about Edward behind his back, take Bella somewhere dangerous, rip up Bella’s homework, or kiss Bella?
What activity do Bella and Edward do for an adrenaline rush?
In New Moon, an unfortunate birthday party leads to an accident for Bella and worries Edward. Worried his family’s vampiric tendencies will rear their heads again, he leaves to protect Bella. Following Edward’s sudden departure Bella is left feeling alone and not much else until she experiences a rush of adrenaline on a night out. To continue this feeling, she takes up a new hobby with guy pal Jacob Black. What extracurricular activity do Bella and Jacob experiment with? Do they bungee jump, cliff dive, skydive, or ride motorcycles?
What causes Irina to run to the Volturi when she sees Renesmee?
There are only a few rules that all vampires must follow including keeping their existence a secret from humans. One way to do this is by banning the production of child-vampires, as they are too unpredictable and draw attention from the human world. Irina, one of the Cullen’s cousins from the Denali clan, sees Renesmee one day and immediately notices her do something which pegs her as an immortal child. What is it about Renesmee that makes Irina think this? Does she see Renesmee feed, watch her fly, see her skin sparkle, or notice red glowing eyes?
Why does Jasper lunge at Bella during her birthday party?
Still unable to control his vampire urges, Jasper puts the Cullens in a bit of a pickle when he lunges for Bella at her birthday party. One minute everybody was happy watching Bella open her gifts, the next a dramatic scene unfolded. What happened to Bella to cause Jasper to come after her? Did she get a splinter on the stair banister, stub her toe on a table leg, get a paper cut opening a card or bite her tongue?
What type of vehicle does Bella drive in Twilight?
When Bella moves to Forks her father buys a vehicle from Billy Black, so she can get around town. Much to the chagrin of Edward, who believes she should be in a faster and more reliable vehicle, Bella’s automobile of choice is less modern than his Volvo C30. Eventually, in the books, Edward does manage to get her into a different car. In fact, by the end of Breaking Dawn she owns a cherry red F430. What was Bella’s original ride? Did she drive a Jeep Wrangler, a Chevy pickup truck, a Minivan, or a Honda Civic?
Why does Edward say Victoria chose Riley?
In the third installment in the Twilight franchise, an army of newborn vampires are making their way to Forks with Riley Biers, a young vampire turned recently by Victoria. When Riley and his gang corner the Cullens, Edward tries to warn Riley against Victoria, telling him that she’s only using him. Why does Edward say the red-headed vamp chose Riley? Was it because he’s skilled in the art of karate, because he looks like her ex-soulmate James, because his father is part of the Volturi, or because he comes from Forks and knows the area?
What does Charlie give Bella to protect herself?
Before Bella became aware of vampires and werewolves living in Forks, it was determined that an animal must be on loose leaving destruction in its wake. After the passing of his childhood friend, Charlie Swan gives Bella something to protect herself when on her own. What does Charlie hand Bella at the police station for protection? Does he give her steel toed boots, his nightstick, a bottle of pepper spray, or an emergency whistle that animals would shy away from?
Which gift does Bella receive before her wedding?
Before Bella’s long walk down the aisle in Breaking Dawn Part 1, her mother and father give her a gift. The gift is to be both her something old and something blue, being that it belonged to her Grandmother Swan, Charlie’s mother. What was the item which was gifted to Bella on her wedding day? Was it a pair of jewel encrusted slippers, a sapphire necklace, an intricate beaded tiara, or an heirloom hair comb which Charlie and Renee added sapphires to?
Name Billy's other two children not featured in the films?
Although they go unmentioned in the movies, the Twilight series books go into depth about Jacob’s siblings. In fact, in the books it was Jacob’s siblings who Bella was close with, not Jacob at all. What were the names of Billy Black’s two children who don’t make an appearance in the films? Does Jacob have a brother and a sister William and Sarah, twin brothers Jamie and Harold, a brother Tom and half-sister Kate, or two sisters Rachel and Rebecca?
Which Cullen lived with the Volturi for a time?
The Volturi are recognized in the vampire world as royalty, moderating vampire law and holding them accountable. The Volturi are made up of three core members, Aro, Marcus and Caius, but they have accumulated many temporary and permanent members throughout the years. In the past, one of these temporary clan members was a Cullen. Which Cullen lived with the Volturi in Italy for a time? Was it the leader of the household Carlisle Cullen, his lovely wife Esme Cullen, the newest "vegetarian" Jasper Hale, or Emmett’s wife Rosalie Hale?
What characteristic caused Bella to first suspect Edward as a vampire?
There were a few different characteristics which caused Bella to believe something wasn’t quite right about Edward Cullen. Throughout the series we learn about all the different characteristics that make vampires different from humans. What was one of the first major characteristics which led Bella to discover Edward was a vampire? Was it that he was too good looking to be human, his skin was cold to the touch, he never showed up for school on sunny days, or he skipped meals which were heavy on the garlic?
Which classic piece of literature did New Moon draw inspiration from?
Vampires may not be new to the pop culture scene, but Twilight author Stephenie Meyer put a modern twist on this theme by drawing inspiration from different classic pieces of literature. Which famous written work has ties to Bella and Edward’s story in the second installation? Even if the answer isn’t obvious, it’s kind of fun to imagine these enigmatic characters in a classic. Did Stephanie write this romance based on the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet, Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, or Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility?
What unique ability are all newborn vampires said to possess?
All vampires possess special abilities which help them hunt their prey. These skills include the ability to see things from far away as though they are up close, to run great distances quickly, to detect otherwise unnoticeable odors, and even the strength to wrestle a grizzly. What special skill do all newborn vampires have above and beyond a mature vampire? Do they have the gift of super speed, super sight, super strength, or super hearing to outmaneuver prey during the early stages of their new evolution?
Who played Victoria before Bryce Dallas Howard?
Between the filming schedules for New Moon and Eclipse the role of Victoria was recast due to scheduling and contractual conflicts. The new Victoria was played by Ron Howard’s daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, now known best for her role in Jurassic World. Before Bryce took over the role of the red-haired beauty, which actress played the scheming vampire Victoria? Was it Montreal native Rachelle Lefevre, Nova Scotian born Ellen Page, Elisha Cuthbert from Calgary, or Ontarian actress Rachel McAdams?
How does Edward help Bella dance at prom?
In Twilight, a reluctant Bella attends prom with Edward when he tells her that it’s a human right of passage that he doesn’t want her to miss. Unfortunately, she has one foot in a cast at the time and can barely walk, let alone dance. How does Edward get Bella to dance with him at prom? Does he cast a spell on her, let her stand on his feet, pick her up and swing her around, or use glamour to coerce her into dancing despite the cast?
Name the book and movie series inspired by Twilight
Stephenie Meyer is said to have written each book in the Twilight series based on a classic piece of literature. While she drew inspiration from writers of the past, it’s not surprising to learn that she also inspired current writers. Name the book series which also became a movie franchise based entirely on a fanfiction written about Meyer’s Twilight characters. Was it The Hunger Games trilogy, the sensationalized 50 Shades of Grey, Divergent and it’s subsequent books, or The Mortal Instruments series?