Avengers, assemble. This Marvel quiz has 50 questions on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in six rounds: 25 multiple choice to warm up, then 25 typed-answer questions where there are no options to lean on. The answer sits right under each question, so you can play along on your own or read them out as quizmaster.
The franchise is huge. Avengers: Endgame alone has earned more than $2.7 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, so almost any group holds a die-hard who has watched everything twice next to someone who has seen a film or two. The rounds below keep both happy, with sets of five so you can pick and mix.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many MCU films are there? | More than 30 feature films, from Iron Man (2008) onwards, with the full list on Marvel.com |
| What was the first MCU film? | Iron Man, released in 2008 |
| What is Iron Man's real name? | Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. |
| What should I watch first? | Iron Man (2008) in release order, or Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) in story order |
| How many questions are in this quiz? | 50, in six rounds: 25 multiple choice and 25 typed answer |
Round 1: Phase One and the first Avengers
Multiple choice, in two sets of five. Our pick: question 3, the first hint, back in 2008, that a team-up was coming. It is the question that makes fans shout.
Set 1: Heroes of the first films5 questions
1In what year was the first Iron Man film released, kicking off the MCU?
Answer2008.
2What is the name of Thor's hammer?
AnswerMjolnir.
3At the end of The Incredible Hulk, what does Tony Stark tell General Thaddeus Ross?
AnswerThat they are putting a team together.
4What is Captain America's shield made of?
AnswerVibranium.
5In the diner scene in Thor, what does Thor want another of before smashing the mug?
AnswerA cup of coffee.
Set 2: Allies, agents and enemies5 questions
6Which alien race does Loki lead in the invasion of Earth in The Avengers?
AnswerThe Chitauri.
7Who is killed by Loki in The Avengers?
AnswerAgent Coulson.
8Where does Peggy Carter tell Steve Rogers to meet her for a dance before his plane goes into the ice?
AnswerThe Stork Club.
9What fake name does Natasha Romanoff use when she first meets Tony Stark?
AnswerNatalie Rushman.
10Before Vision, what was the name of Tony Stark's A.I. assistant?
AnswerJ.A.R.V.I.S.
Round 2: cosmic heroes and fan favourites
Multiple choice, in two sets of five. Our pick: question 12, the moment that made Thanos a real villain, and the one most players get wrong on the first guess.
Set 3: Guardians and Infinity Stones5 questions
11Who held the Space Stone just before Thanos took it for his Infinity Gauntlet?
AnswerLoki.
12Who does Thanos sacrifice to get the Soul Stone?
AnswerGamora.
13After the Dark Elves' attack, who do Sif and Volstagg entrust the Aether (the Reality Stone) to?
AnswerThe Collector.
14What is the name of Peter Quill's ship in the first Guardians of the Galaxy?
AnswerThe Milano.
15Which three items does Rocket say he needs to break out of the Kyln prison?
AnswerA security band, a battery and a prosthetic leg.
Set 4: Wakanda and fan favourites5 questions
16What is Black Panther's real name?
AnswerT'Challa.
17Who is Black Panther's sister?
AnswerShuri.
18The Flerken are a dangerous alien species that look like what?
AnswerCats.
19What is the name of the boy Tony befriends while stranded in Iron Man 3?
AnswerHarley.
20What does the Winter Soldier say when Steve recognises him for the first time?
Answer"Who the hell is Bucky?"
Round 3: spies, spiders and sorcerers
Multiple choice, in one set of five. Our pick: question 25, it settles an argument with a real number, and the answer surprises people.
Set 5: Mixed bag5 questions
21Which city do Hawkeye and Black Widow often reminisce about?
AnswerBudapest.
22Which animal does Darren Cross shrink, unsuccessfully, in Ant-Man?
AnswerA sheep (a lamb).
23Which landmark does Peter Parker rescue his classmates from in Spider-Man: Homecoming?
AnswerThe Washington Monument.
24What kind of doctor is Stephen Strange?
AnswerA neurosurgeon.
25Which of Marvel Studios' three 2023 films earned the least at the worldwide box office?
AnswerThe Marvels, with around $206 million worldwide (Box Office Mojo).
Round 4: stones, relics and Asgard
Typed answers, in two sets of five. Our pick: question 29, what the Soul Stone costs is the emotional centre of Endgame.
Set 6: Stones and relics5 questions
26What is the name of the glowing blue cube Loki uses as a weapon?
AnswerThe Tesseract.
27In which film does the Aether first appear?
AnswerThor: The Dark World.
28How many Infinity Stones are there?
AnswerSix.
29Which Infinity Stone is hidden on Vormir?
AnswerThe Soul Stone.
30In Doctor Strange, the Time Stone is hidden inside which artefact?
AnswerThe Eye of Agamotto.
Set 7: Thor, Loki and Thanos5 questions
31What is the name of the axe forged for Thor at Nidavellir using the heat of a dying star?
AnswerStormbreaker.
32What species is Loki revealed to be?
AnswerA Frost Giant.
33Director Taika Waititi also voiced which comedic Thor: Ragnarok character?
AnswerKorg.
34Who is the villain of Thor: The Dark World?
AnswerMalekith.
35In which film's post-credits scene does Thanos first appear?
AnswerThe Avengers (2012).
Round 5: film facts and villains
Typed answers, in two sets of five. Our pick: question 39, the answer is a cat, which makes it the one nobody forgets.
Set 8: Behind the scenes5 questions
36Who has directed the most MCU films?
AnswerThe Russo brothers (Anthony and Joe), with four.
37Captain Marvel's cat shares its name with which Top Gun character?
AnswerGoose.
38Which Avengers film famously has no post-credits scene?
AnswerAvengers: Endgame.
39In which film do we learn how Nick Fury lost his eye?
AnswerCaptain Marvel.
40Which character tells Tony Stark "I love you 3000" in Avengers: Endgame?
AnswerMorgan Stark, his daughter.
Set 9: Heroes and villains5 questions
41What is Deadpool's real name?
AnswerWade Wilson.
42What is the Scarlet Witch's real name?
AnswerWanda Maximoff.
43Who killed Tony Stark's parents?
AnswerThe Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes, under Hydra's control).
44Which organisation is revealed to have infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. in Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
AnswerHydra.
45What is the name of the agreement that splits the Avengers into opposing sides?
AnswerThe Sokovia Accords.
Round 6: places, tech and the finale
Typed answers, in one set of five. Our pick: question 46, it quietly sets up the time heist that powers the whole of Endgame.
Set 10: Places and tech5 questions
46What is the name of the subatomic world Ant-Man enters when he shrinks too far?
AnswerThe Quantum Realm.
47In Ant-Man, what is the name of the shrinking suit Darren Cross develops?
AnswerYellowjacket.
48At which German airport do the Avengers clash in Captain America: Civil War?
AnswerLeipzig/Halle Airport.
49On which planet does Peter Quill retrieve the Orb containing the Power Stone?
AnswerMorag.
50In Black Panther, which country is Nakia working in as a spy before T'Challa brings her back to Wakanda?
AnswerNigeria.
Tips for running the quiz
- Open with round 1. Endgame alone took more than $2.7 billion worldwide, so most players will know the early questions, and an easy start keeps the casual fans in.
- Play in teams of three or four, so a casual viewer can team up with a die-hard.
- Use the Our pick question at the end of each round as a bonus for double points.
- Keep the typed rounds for last. Without options to lean on, they separate the real fans from the lucky guessers.
- Save question 50 or question 49 as a tie-break, since few players know them.
Host this Marvel quiz live for a group
The quickest way to settle who is the biggest Marvel fan in the room is a proper scoreboard. Build these questions in AhaSlides, share the join code, and everyone answers from their phone. Points add up automatically based on accuracy and speed, and the leaderboard after each round decides who gets to call themselves Earth's mightiest quizzer.
- Use Pick Answer slides for rounds 1 to 3, so each player taps one of the four options.
- Use Type Answer slides for rounds 4 to 6, so nobody can guess their way to the top.
- Add a Word Cloud slide between rounds, such as "Which Marvel hero would you want as a flatmate?".
- Add a Rating Scale slide at the end and ask players to score the quiz out of ten.
- Add an Open Ended slide for hot takes, such as "What is the best MCU film, and why?".
Frequently asked questions
How many Marvel films are there?
There are more than 30 MCU feature films, starting with Iron Man (2008). Marvel Studios lists upcoming releases on its official films page.
What order should I watch the Marvel films in?
Release order starts with Iron Man (2008) and is the easiest way to follow the post-credits teasers. Story order starts with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), which is set during the Second World War.
How do I host a Marvel quiz online?
Use a live quiz tool such as AhaSlides: add the questions, share the join code on screen or in a video call, and players answer from their phones while the leaderboard keeps score.
How long does a 50-question Marvel quiz take?
Around 50 minutes: about 30 seconds a question plus a short answer reveal. Play one round at a time if you only have 10 to 15 minutes.
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