Cersei Lannister Quiz: The Ultimate Test Of The Queen

Cersei Lannister is one of the main characters in Game of Thrones. She is a very complex character, who provided fans with many memorable moments and quotes. We have put together 10 challenging trivia questions about Cersei for you to test your knowledge. Only her biggest fans will be able to get a perfect score! We have also included some additional tidbits at the end that we couldn’t find a spot for on our quiz. Note: This Cersei Lannister quiz is based on the HBO series and not on the books.

Cersei Lannister Quiz

Instructions: All you have to do is answer the trivia questions below and at the very end of the quiz, it will let you know what you scored.  

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Cersei Lannister Quiz Answers

Here are some more details on the answers (but only read AFTER you have taken the quiz as it will give you the answers). This will provide some additional context on the questions that you may have gotten wrong.

1) Cersei’s famous quote; “When you play the game of thrones, you win, or you die” was spoken to whom?

Cersei said this to Ned Stark. This ended up being a tease for the future as Ned died a few episodes later. Speaking of Ned, you should also take our Ned Stark quiz, which is in a similar format to this.

2) Who does Cersei say this to: “everyone who isn’t us, is an enemy”?

Cersei says “Everyone who isn’t us, is an enemy” to Joffrey during the first season. This was her way of explaining that their family is the only things that matters in the end.

3) Other than her love for her kids, what does Tyrion say is Cersei’s only redeeming quality?

Tyrion tells Cersei:

“You love your children. It’s your one redeeming quality. That and your cheekbones.”

• You can also take our Tyrion Lannister quiz to test your knowledge of her brother.

4) Finish this Cersei quote: “______ aren’t a woman’s only weapon. The best one is between your legs”?

The answer is “tears” and Cersei tells this to Sansa Stark in the second season of the show. This was Cersei’s way of telling Sansa that women are able to use their bodies to get men to do their bidding.

5) Following King Robert’s death, who does Tywin order Cersei to marry?

Tywin plans to marry Cersei to Loras Tyrell in order to secure the reach for the Lannister’s. This came as a result of King Robert Baratheon dying. The reach is the most fertile and heavily-populated part of Westeros. As a result, this was a strategic move by Tywin to try and mix his house with the Tyrell’s.

6) What is the name of the Witch that Cersei visits during the flashback scene?

The name of the Witch is ‘Maggy The Frog’. This is the flashback scene where Maggy shares Cersei’s prophecy.

7) What is the name of Cersei’s cousin who she has a sexual relationship with throughout the first season?

Cersei has a sexual relationship with her cousin, Lancel Lannister. He was the squire to King Robert Baratheon and later becomes devoted to the Faith.

8) Who did Cersei say this quote to: “I thought if I could make something so good, so pure, maybe I’m not a monster” (Season 6, Episode 1).

Cersei said this quote to Jaime Lannister. This came as a result of the death of their daughter, Myrcella. This was a very interesting scene that really showed how much Cersei views herself as a bad person.

• You can also take our Jaime Lannister quiz to test your knowledge of her brother (and lover)

9) Which of the sand snakes does Cersei poison in front of Ellaria Sand?

Cersei poisons Tyene Sand in front of her mother, Ellaria Sand. This comes as a result of Ellaria killing Cersei’s daughter, Myrcella. The same poison is used to kill Tyene that was used to kill Myrcella.

10) What are the final words that Cersei says before she dies?

Cersei’s final line of the series is “Not Like This” right before she dies. She and Jaime end up getting crushed by the falling rubble on top of them. Before this, Jaime tells her “Nothing else matters – only us”.

Some Extra Trivia About Cersei

Here are some additional notes that we found interesting but couldn’t find a spot for on the actual Cersei Lannister quiz. This includes some additional notes about the casting of the character and more.

The Casting Of Cersei

• Gillian Anderson noted in an interview that she turned down a big role in Game of Thrones. This lead to rumors that Anderson turned down the role of Cersei. Lena Headey ended up taking the role and has been heavily praised for her performance.
• Carice van Houten has revealed in interviews that she was asked by producers to audition for the role of Cersei. She ended up having to decline because she was shooting something else at the time. Carice ended up getting the role of Melisandre in season 2.
• In a blog post, George R.R Martin revealed that they looked at over 300 actresses for the part before deciding on Headey. George noted that they were most impressed with Headey’s range that she showed in the auditions.
• According to a report, Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) was the one who recommended Headey to the producers of the series. The two are great friends and worked together on the movie, Pete Smalls Is Dead.
• Headey was pregnant during the filming of the first season of Game of Thrones. Producers worked around this (instead of recasting) because of how much they loved Headey in the role of Cersei.

Some Additional Behind-The-Scenes Tidbits About The Character.

• Cersei has appeared in the second-most episodes in the entire series. Cersei, Jon Snow, and Daenerys Targaryen appeared in 62 out of a possible 73 episodes. They all trail Tyrion Lannister, who appeared in 67 episodes.
• In the A Song of Ice And Fire books, Cersei has 12 point-of-view chapters (prior to The Winds of Winter). She isn’t featured (as a POV Character) in the first three books. She has 10 chapters in A Feast For Crows and 2 chapters in A Dance With Dragons.
• In the books, Cersei and Jaime Lannister are said to be almost identical. Producers decided against casting identical twins actors for the television series.
• The character of Cersei is said to be inspired by two historical women, Isabella of France and Margaret of Anjou.

Some Additional Behind-The-Scenes Tidbits About Lena Headey.

• There has been a long-standing rumor that Headey and Jerome Flynn refused to be in the same room as one another during filming. This is due to a relationship that allegedly went sour between them. According to IMDB, there was even a clause in their contracts that stated they would not be in any scenes together. If you go back and watch the show, they never end up appearing in the same scene together.
• Headey was also legitimately pregnant during the filming of season 6.
• Headey revealed in an interview that it took three days for them to film her “walk of shame” (season 5, episode 10).
• In an interview after season 8 aired, Lena Headey admitted that she was hoping for a better death for Cersei.
• Lena revealed in an interview that she and a lot of her fellow cast members of Game Of Thrones still say in touch on a “giant WhatsApp group”.

Critical Response:

• For the role, Lena Headey has been nominated for several Emmy Awards (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series). That includes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019.
• For the role, Headey was also nominated in 2016 for a Golden Globe Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film).

Conclusion:

How did you score on our Cersei Lannister quiz? Let us know in the comment section below and make sure to also share with your friends to compare your knowledge of the character. We also want to hear what your favorite Cersei quote or moment was from the series. I will probably go with her walk of atonement, which was a really great scene.

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