Game Of Thrones Season 3 Quiz: Are You The Ultimate Fan?

The third season of Game of Thrones came out in 2013 and kept the momentum going from previous seasons. This season featured the infamous ‘Red Wedding’, which shocked fans around the World. We have put together 10 trivia questions based on things that happened during the season. This includes some of the biggest moments and best quotes. Only the biggest fans will be able to get a perfect score on our Game of Thrones season 3 quiz. We have also added a few extra tidbits about the season at the very end.

Game Of Thrones Season 3 Quiz

INSTRUCTIONS: All you have to do is answer the 10 questions below and after you are done, it will let you know how you scored. Use the ‘continue’ button to move on to the next question.

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Game Of Thrones Season 3 Quiz: Questions & Answers

Here are some more details on the answers (but only read AFTER you have taken the quiz. That is because it gives you the answers and that spoils the fun):

1) Complete this quote from Jon Snow in Episode 1: “I want to fight for the side that fights for the ____. Did I come to the right place?

This was Jon Snow talking to Mance Rayder about why he wants to join the wildlings:

“Thousands of years ago, the First Men battled the White Walkers and defeated them. I want to fight for the side that fights for the living. Did I come to the right place?”

2) Whose funeral do Robb and Catelyn Stark attend in Episode 3?

Robb and Catelyn Stark attend the funeral of Lord Hoster Tully, who was the father of Catelyn.

3) What is the name of the character who cuts off Jaime Lannister’s hand during Episode 3?

The character’s name is ‘Locke’, who cuts off the hand of Jaime Lannister. This came after Jaime attempted to bribe him while being held captive.

4) Who does Robb Stark execute during Episode 5?

Robb Stark executes Rickard Karstark during the episode. This came as a result of Karstark betraying his orders.

5) In Season 3, Episode 5, who does Jaime say that he killed right before the Mad King?

Jaime reveals to Brienne that he first killed the pyromancer prior to killing the Mad King. Here is a quote:

“First, I killed the pyromancer, and then when the king turned to flee I drove my sword into his back. “Burn them all,” he kept saying. “Burn them all.” I don’t think he expected to die. He meant to burn with the rest of us and rise again reborn as a dragon and turn his enemies to ash. I slit his throat to make sure that didn’t happen. That’s where Ned Stark found me”

6) What is the name of the mercenary group that Daenerys Targaryen meets outside of Yunkai in Season 3, Episode 8??

The mercenary group that Daenerys Targaryen meets are called the Second Sons.

7) Finish this Tyrion Lannister quote from Episode 9: “I am the god of ___ and wine”

Tyrion Lannister says the following about his love of women and booze:

“Drinking and lust. No man can match me in these things. I am the god of tits and wine”.

8) Which character is attacked first during the Red Wedding in Episode 9?

Talisa is attacked first during the Red Wedding. This came as a result of her getting stabbed in the stomach by one of Walder Frey’s men.

9) How many times does Ygritte shoot Jon Snow with an arrow during Episode 10?

Ygritte shoots Jon Snow 3 times during the episode.

10) Who says this quote during Episode 10: “Any man who must say I am the King is no true King”??

This is said by Tywin Lannister after Joffrey Baratheon says that he is the king.

Some Extra Trivia About Season 3

Here are some extra pieces of trivia about the third season that we couldn’t find a spot for on our quiz. This includes tidbits about the casting for the season and also the critical response.

Casting

• Oona Chaplin (Talisa Maegyr), Joe Dempsie (Gendry) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte) were added to the main cast for the third season. They were previously listed as recurring for the previous seasons.
• Iwan Rheon joined the cast for the third season as Ramsay Bolton. It has been revealed in interviews that Rheon was actually a finalist for the role of Jon Snow but he was beaten out by Kit Harington. They liked Rheon enough to give him the role of Ramsay.
• Diana Rigg joined the cast for the third season as Olenna Tyrell. For her work on season 3, Rig was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
• Nathalie Emmanuel joined the cast for the third season as Missandei. Emmanuel revealed during an interview that she received the news of winning the role while she was working in a clothing store.
• Coldplay drummer Will Champion made a cameo during the infamous ‘Red Wedding’ (episode 9).
• Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody made a cameo appearance during “Walk Of Punishment” (episode 3). He is the Bolton soldier who sings, ‘The Bear and the Maiden Fair’ song.
• “Bart the Bear 2” played the role of the bear in “The Bear and the Maiden Fair” (episode 7). Bart has been used in various other television shows or movies, including: “An Unfinished Life”, “Into the Wild”, and “We Bought a Zoo”.

Random Facts About The Season

• Filming for the season took place in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Croatia, Iceland, and Morocco.
• The rumor is that the budget for season 3 was around $50 million for all 10 episodes.
• George R.R Martin wrote, “The Bear and the Maiden Fair” (episode 7). The series was obviously inspired by his novels but he wrote this episode specifically for television. He had previously written a single episode for season 1 and 2.
• David Benioff and D. B. Weiss co-wrote 7 episodes in the season (episodes 1,3,4,6,8,9, and 10). The other writers were Vanessa Taylor (episode 2), Bryan Cogman (episode 5), and George R.R Martin (episode 7).
• Showrunner, David Benioff also directed an episode during the season (episode 3). The other directors were: Daniel Minahan (episodes 2 and 3), Alex Graves (episodes 4 and 5), Alik Sakharov (episode 6), Michelle MacLaren (episodes 7 and 8), and David Nutter (episodes 9 and 10).
• Season 3 was the most-pirated TV show of 2013.
• David J. Peterson is responsible for developing the High Valyrian and Low Valyrian languages used in season 3. Peterson had previously created the Dothraki language for the show.
• The Wall was 50 feet high and made out of plaster. As a result, the actors could climb it and dig in their axes into it to make it look as real as possible.
• Richard Madden says that he cried all the way home after shooting the infamous ‘Red Wedding’ scene.

Critical Response

• The third season of the show received 16 Primetime Emmy nominations. That includes Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage for Tyrion Lannister), and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
• The third season is currently sitting at 96% on the TOMATOMETER on Rotten Tomatoes which is based on 45 critical reviews. It also has an audience score of 97% with over 5000 votes.
• The highest-rated episode of the third season is ‘The Rains of Castamere’ (episode 9). The episode is currently sitting at a 9.9/10 rating on IMDB. The second highest-rated episode of the season is ‘And Now His Watch Is Ended’ (episode 4). The episode is currently sitting at 9.4/10 on IMDB.

How did you score on our Game Of Thrones season 3 quiz? Let us know in the comment section below and make sure to also share with your friends to compare your knowledge of the season. Also, make sure to share with us your first reaction when watching the ‘Red Wedding’ scene and any other memories from the season. I know that I was horrified watching the ‘Red Wedding’, even as a book reader.

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