You'll Have To Channel Your Inner Superhero To Pass This Marvel Quiz
- by Ericka
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As kids, and probably still as adults, some of us have dreamed about being a superhero. Being able to fly, or have some type of super ability seemed like the greatest thing ever! Being something more than just an average person, being a part of something bigger is often appealing. Maybe that is why superheros are still so popular within today's media, they aren't just characters in comic books anymore. Superheros are figures in TV shows and movies, and all over different types of merchandise. There have even been Broadway shows about them! And with the success of movies like Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarök and Avengers: Infinity War, it seems like superheros are going to stay apart of popular culture for years to come. And many of our favorite heroes have come from the company Marvel.
Marvel has managed to create characters and universes that have fascinated people since the late 1930's. The variety of characters and the depth of their personalities are two of the reasons why Marvel has gained so many fans world wide. Some of these "die-hard" fans love the Marvel Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe so much that they could even be called "super" fans with how much they know about the characters. Are you one of those fans? Show that you know the ins and outs of Marvel as well as the heroes that inhabit it, by taking this quiz.
Who is this?
What would you do if you lost the ability to see, how would you cope? Well Matt Murdock found a way by heightening his senses, when he lost his sight as a child. When he grew up, he became a lawyer, wanting to help dispel the crime that often took place in his neighborhood, Hell's Kitchen, New York. But being a by-the-book lawyer wasn't enough, as he became a late night vigilante, dealing out justice on his own terms. What is the name of this superhero in red??
Which Infinity Stone gave life to the superhero Vision?
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we first see Vision during the events of the second Avenger's movie. He was created when Tony Stark and Bruce Banner uploaded parts of J.A.R.V.I.S. into the synthetic body that the movie's big baddie, Ultron had been trying to claim for himself. The Infinity Stone that is on his forehead has given him several different abilities which include, firing energy blasts and the ability to manipulate his density, allowing him to increase or decrease his own density.
What are Wolverine's claws plated with?
Wolverine, our favorite superhero that hails from Canada. He is apart of the X-Men and has been one of the most popular, and most recognized mutants of all time. He might not be the most... friendly of heroes, you can even say he is a bit surly, but if the world needs saving he'll get the job done. One of his most notable abilities are the retractable "claws" that come out of his hands. They are actually made of bone, but are plated with a super strong metal to make them an even stronger weapon. Do you know what metal they are plated with?
Who is the Winter Soldier?
The Winter Soldier made himself know in the second Captain America movie. He is a deadly and powerful operative for the evil organization HYDRA, and acted as their assassin for several decades, getting rid of anyone that HYDRA thought of as a threat. He was the one to kill Tony Stark's parents, Howard and Maria Stark. The most notable thing about him is his cybernetic limb. As deadly as he is, he has a pretty tragic back story, as HYDRA made him into this cold-hearted killer by brainwashing him. Do you know his real identity?
What was Gamora's profession before she joined the Guardians of the Galaxy?
There is no denying that Gamora is one of the fiercest female superheroes in the Marvel Universe. After Thanos killed half of her race, he "adopted" her and and raised her into the ultimate weapon. She was sent to retrieve a powerful item known as the Orb, which Thantos wanted for himself. The natural abilities of her alien species and her bionic upgrades has given her strength, agility and other senses greater than a human's. She also shows excellent skill with weapons, especially with her sword known as the Godslayer. What did Gamora use these skills for before she joined the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Who is this?
They say that love can change a person, well that is true for Wade Wilson. Originally a mercenary, after he was dishonorably discharged from the special forces, he ends up meeting a woman named Vanessa and falls in love with. They were even set to be married, until he learns he has a terminal disease and leaves her so she isn't forced to watch him die. But then Wade is offered the opportunity to cure his disease by going through with an experiment. After many painful days it works... but with price, as it leaves him horrible disfigured. He eventually goes out to find a way to reverse his disfigurement, donning the full body red and black costume shown above. He's a hero! Kind of... sort of, it's complicated.
Who is Dr.Strange's mentor?
Dr. Strange was once a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of his field. But a car accident one day severely damages his hands. Failing to find any sort of Western medicine that could help him, he widens his search that eventually leads him to the mystical place of Kamar-Taj, where he learns about magic. He trains under the guidance of a supreme sorcerer known as the Ancient One. But the Ancient One isn't the only person who trained Strange. Do you know the other person Dr. Strange trained under?
What does S.H.I.E.L.D stand for?
Every Marvel fan knows about SHIELD, the organization run by Director Nick Fury. It was founded after World War II with the intention of protecting the United States, and later on the whole world, from any possible threat. It is kind of like a... super branch of the military with its advance technologies and hight skilled agents. With the rise of super-powered individuals, even more advanced technology and aliens, Nick Fury enacted the Avengers Project, a response team that would be equipped and tasked to deal with this new and highly dangerous threats. Do you know what the acronym for this organization stands for?
What is the name of Thor's hammer?
Thor, he is the God of Thunder and a member of the Avengers. He first came to Earth as banishment from his Father Odin, the All-Father, but eventually became one of Earth's and the galaxy's greatest defenders. His super strength and durability already make him a powerful fighter. But he is even more powerful with his trusty hammer in his hand. He is able to call it to him wordlessly, and is the only one (well, very few) people who can even pick it up! What is the name of this hammer?
Who is this?
This android was the main antagonist in the second Avenger's movie. He started out as just a program created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner, as an A.I. peacekeeping program to protect the Earth from any and all future domestic and extraterrestrial threats. That program became sentient with the influence of the Mind Stone and found that the greatest threat to the world was... humankind. He made plans to basically wipe out all humans by creating a large meteor to wipe out humanity, leaving the Earth "safe". What is the name of this character?
Who is this?
He is the founder of the X-Men and a private school that trains and houses young mutants. He is a mutant himself, one that holds very powerful telepathic abilities such as, mind reading, mind control, and memory manipulation. Within the Marvel Universe, he tries to establish peaceful coexistence between mutants and humans, having a more pacifistic standpoint against the anti-mutant mentally that he and other mutants are up against. He is played by Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy in the movies, with James McAvoy playing as a younger version of him. Do you know who this is?
What is this?
We have seen glimpses of this item and the stones that power it in several different movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There was a replica of it in Odin's Vault and we saw it at the end of the first Avengers' movie, adorning the hand of a big and imposing figure. We learned that the one wearing it is Thanos, a powerful and terrifying Titan warlord. It is a device made to use all six of the Infinity Stones, so that Thanos can use their power for his own goals. What is the name of this item?
Who is Scarlet Witch's brother?
Wanda Maximoff, or better known as the Scarlet Witch, was initially an adversary to the Avengers. In the original Marvel Universe, she and her twin brother were mutants, and children to Magneto, but in the MCU they gained their powers from HYDRA through experiments, hoping to one day to take revenge on Tony Stark. They joined with Ultron when HYDRA fell, and eventually switched sides to the Avengers after learning of Ultron's plan to genocide the entire human race. Do you know the name of the other Maximoff twin?
What is Captain America's shield made out of?
Captain America is probably one of the most known and popular heroes of the Marvel Universe. And it doesn't hurt that he is played by the handsome and talented Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. The character of Captain America is so popular that his uniforms are iconic, always having some variant of the Stars and Stripes. Another iconic thing about him is his shield, his most trusty of tools. It can be used offensively as well as defensively, as he has used it to subdue opponents before. But do you know what it is made out of?
What is Hawkeye's real name?
Hawkeye is an special operative for S.H.I.E.L.D. and a member of the Avengers. He aided in the recruitment of Black Widow and developed a deep friendship with her. He was also tasked with watching over the Tesseract, which is what led to him being brainwashed by Loki and made to fight for his evil plans. After breaking free of his control he joined the other Avengers in the "Battle of New York". Hawkeye's is a skilled marksman and uses a bow and arrow as his weapon of choice. Do you know his real name?
What is the name of the company founded by Aldrich Killian?
Who is Aldrich Killian? Well he is one of the villains in the third Iron Man movie. Killian is a bit of a "monster" of Tony Stark's making as Killian's motivation for his actions was taking revenge on Tony Stark for not joining his organization the first time they met. He worked behind the scenes "puppetting" a fake "Mandarin" and using the cover of terrorist attacks done by the terrorist group "The Ten Rings", as cover for his own experiments. Do you know the name of the company he founded?
Who fought Vulture?
Adrian Toomes was a simple hardworking man, he had a family to support and he did it the best way he could, creating the company Toomes Salvage Company. The Toomes Salvage Company was made to clean up the wreckage left by all the battles involving superheros. And when he got the contract to clean up after the "Battle of New York", he thought all his hard work had paid off. Until he was stopped by the recently developed Department of Damage Control, created by Tony Stark to clean up after all the superhero battles. Desperate and needing a way to keep supporting his family, Toomes began a life of crime, selling the Chitauri technology he managed to keep on the black market. He even used the technology to make the Vulture Suit. Which superhero eventually took him down?
What gives Ant-Man his powers?
While burglarizing a house, Scott Lang finds a suit that he takes along with him. Thinking it is a simple motorcycle suit and helmet, he tries them on, and finds himself shrinking to the size of an ant! He eventually finds out that the suit is the creation of Dr. Hank Pym, who wants Lang to wear the Ant-Man suit, which would give him the ability to alter his size, allowing him the abilities of shrinking to the size of an ant, and being able to telepathically communicate with ants, along with have superhuman strength and durability. The suit is powered by a specific power source that allows the user to alter their size. What is the name of this power source?
Who is this?
Colonel James Rhodes is a jet pilot for the US Air Force. He and Tony Stark are best friends, and Rhodes acts as the liaison between the military and Stark Industries. During the events in the second Iron Man movie, Rhodes put on one of Tony Stark's suits, the Mark II and confronted him when he drunkenly risked the lives of several party guests at Tony's birthday party. Tony eventually made Rhodes his own suit, which he uses for both his missions taking down terrorists and for saving the world with the Avengers. What is the superhero name of this character?
What alias did Black Widow use to become the assistant of Pepper Potts?
Most of us are at least a little familiar with Black Widow's character. She is a former Soviet super spy and assassin who joined forces with Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D, and became one of the good guys. While Black Widow possesses incredibly, agility and martial arts skills, she uses her smarts and skills of espionage to get what needs to be done. Unlike other superheroes, she is able to go undercover and take down threats to the world's safety from the inside out. One of her missions was to infiltrate Stark Industries and keep an eye on Tony Stark, and she did so by becoming an assistant to Pepper Potts, who had been recently appointed as CEO. And of course, she had to use an alias, what alias did she use?
Who is this?
This character first made his appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy. He joined the Guardians when his goal was to take down Thanos after he destroyed his people and, more importantly, his wife and daughter. He doesn't understand metaphors as they go right over him. His people are a very literal people. Also, he has mastered and perfected the art of invisibility. He moves extremely slowly and therefore cannot be seen. He has also made his way into Infinity War, so hopefully we can see him more often, or not.
What turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk?
Everyone is at least familiar with the Hulk. He is big, green and mean and uses that rage to deal devastating damage to whatever, and whoever is in his way. This behemoth of a hero is the reluctant alter ego of Bruce Banner, who often tries to keep the "big guy" under wraps. Because of his fear of what the Hulk could do he had tried to live a life obscurity, and living under the radar from people who would want to use his ability. But what exactly turned mild-manner Banner into the raging green giant?
Who is this?
Picture a family reunion. They are usually times filled with joy, and happiness at seeing family you haven't seen in awhile. But Thor and Loki's family union get a bit awkward when they find out they have a sister. What makes things even more awkward is that she is the Goddess of Death and she has come to take her place as the ruler of Asgard. This dark and deadly deity proves to be a very powerful enemy as she can create an unlimited amount of weapons, including her obsidian swords called the Necroswords. Do you know the name of this character?
What is this?
The device sticking out of Tony Stark's chest is a smaller version of what power's Stark Towers. The bigger and original version had been created by Tony's father, Howard Stark and Anton Vanko. It was created after Howard did some study on the Tesseract and he created it with the hopes that it would become an alternative clean energy source that would benefit the world. Years later, it would become the key to powering the Iron Man suits and keeping his son alive. What is the name of this device?
Who is this?
Despite this furry faced critter's appearance, it would be a good idea to take him very seriously. A genetically enhanced animal, he traveled across the galaxy as a freelance criminal. He initially tried to capture and Peter Quill for a bounty, and eventually ended up become an ally and teammate to him and the rest of the Guardians. He has a strange obsession with prosthetic limbs and a best bud named Groot, who is a talking tree. What is this character's name?