Infinity Stones, secret identities and that Endgame moment everyone remembers. Think you know your MCU? Let's find out.
Secret identities, Infinity Stones, the snap, Cap lifting Mjolnir. This quiz covers the MCU moments that every fan remembers and the details that sort the real ones from the casual watchers.
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It started in 2008 with Tony Stark walking into a press conference and saying four words. Since then, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown into something no one could have predicted: over 30 interconnected films, a shared timeline that spans decades, and a fanbase that debates plot details like it's a sport. The Infinity Stones, the Snap, Endgame's final battle. You know the big moments. But do you know the details?
This quiz is built for fans who actually watched these films, not just caught the highlights on social media. We're talking about which Infinity Stone Thanos got last, what Cap's shield is made of, and who showed up before they had their own solo movie. If you've been paying attention since Phase One, this should feel like a warm-up. If not, it's a good excuse for a rewatch.
All ten easy level questions, with the answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: A spider bite
A radioactive spider bite in the comics, a genetically altered spider in some of the films.
Correct answer: Adamantium
Adamantium. Vibranium is Captain America's shield.
Correct answer: He is his adoptive brother
His adoptive brother, and the family arguments go on for several films.
Correct answer: Disney
Disney, for around four billion dollars.
Correct answer: Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth. Chris Evans is Captain America, Chris Pratt is Star-Lord, and Chris Pine is off in Star Trek.
Correct answer: Surgeon
A neurosurgeon, and a rather arrogant one, until a car crash ruined his hands.
Correct answer: The Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy, more or less, depending on who you ask.
Correct answer: Iron Man
Iron Man, in 2008, with a post-credits scene that changed the industry.
Correct answer: Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020.
Correct answer: Shrink
Shrink, and later grow too, thanks to his suit.
Want to warm up before playing or double-check something? Open any question to reveal the correct answer and a short explanation.
Correct answer: Peter Parker
Peter Parker is the original Spider-Man. He was bitten by a radioactive spider while still in high school. Miles Morales is a second Spider-Man who appeared later in the comics.
Correct answer: Chris Evans
Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers / Captain America in the MCU from Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) onward. His first name is often confused with that of Thor's actor, Chris Hemsworth.
Correct answer: Steve Rogers
Captain America's real name is Steve Rogers. He was transformed into a super-soldier by Dr Erskine's serum during World War II. Both Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson have also carried the shield at different points.
Correct answer: The Mind Stone
Thanos tears the Mind Stone from Vision's forehead in Wakanda, just before snapping his fingers. The Time Stone, which Doctor Strange gives up to save Tony Stark, comes second to last.
Correct answer: Mjolnir
Thor's hammer is called Mjolnir. It can only be lifted by those who are deemed "worthy." In Avengers: Endgame, Captain America proves his worthiness by picking it up.
Correct answer: Tony Stark
Tony Stark says "I am Iron Man" at a press conference in Iron Man (2008), publicly revealing his identity. He repeats the line in Endgame just before using the Infinity Stones.
Correct answer: Captain America: Civil War (2016)
T'Challa / Black Panther first appears in the MCU in Captain America: Civil War (2016), played by Chadwick Boseman. His standalone film Black Panther followed in 2018.
Correct answer: Rocket
Rocket is the genetically enhanced raccoon of the Guardians of the Galaxy. His best friend is Groot, the tree-creature whose only words are "I am Groot." The two are completely inseparable.
Correct answer: S.H.I.E.L.D.
Nick Fury leads S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division), the international intelligence and security agency responsible for dealing with extraordinary threats.
Correct answer: Vibranium
Captain America's shield is made with Vibranium, an extremely rare fictional metal from Wakanda. Adamantium is the metal bonded to Wolverine's skeleton in the X-Men stories.
Stuck on one, or just curious how nasty it gets? Every hard mode question is here with its answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: In a cave in Afghanistan
In a cave, with a box of scraps, as Obadiah Stane reminds one of his engineers later in the film.
Correct answer: Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker, forged at Nidavellir with Eitri's help.
Correct answer: Natasha Romanoff
Natasha Romanoff, in a fight with Clint over who should be the one to jump.
Correct answer: Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck, sipping a drink in the Collector's ruined museum.
Correct answer: Edward Norton
Edward Norton. Mark Ruffalo took over from The Avengers onwards, in 2012.
Correct answer: Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four, issue 52, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Correct answer: Almost 70 years
Almost 70 years, from 1945 until his rescue in the present day of the film.
Correct answer: Pym particles
Pym particles, named after Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man.
Correct answer: Shuri
Shuri, who runs Wakanda's labs and is rarely short of a sarcastic remark.
Correct answer: Trevor Slattery
Trevor Slattery, a washed-up British actor played by Ben Kingsley, in a twist that split the fans.