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QUIZ: More than a decade on, how well do you remember Game of Thrones Season 1?
Test your knowledge…
ON THIS DAY 11 years ago, Game of Thrones debuted on HBO.
The show, which ran for eight seasons, became an instant hit and was watched by millions of people worldwide.
It may be a while since you were first introduced to the Starks and the Lannisters – let’s see how much of it stuck with you.
Who is in the very first scene of Season 1 Episode 1?
Jon Snow
Eddard Stark
Cersei Lannister
The men of the Night's Watch
Which one of the Starks catches Jamie and Cersei together in the first episode?
Robb
Sansa
Bran
Rickon
How many direwolf pups are found in the first episode?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
King Robert was in love with - and at one stage betrothed to - Ned Stark's sister. What was her name?
Yara
Lyanna
Missandei
Shae
What name did Arya Stark give to her sword?
Needle
Oathmaker
Sir Pointy
Swordy McSwordface
Name Daenerys Targaryen's brother...
Rhaegar
Viserys
Aerys
Vigaris
Where did Catelyn Stark take Tyrion Lannister after she took him captive?
Winterfell
The Eyrie
King's Landing
Casterly Rock
What position was Jon Snow first assigned after swearing his oath to become a Man of the Night's Watch?
Ranger
Steward
Does Khal Drogo die in the first season of the show?
Yes
No
What title did King Robert give Ned Stark while he was on his deathbed?
King
Protector of the Realm
The King's Hand
Overseer of the Throne
Right before he was beheaded, Ned spotted Arya - what one word did he speak to Yoren in the crowd to let him know she was there?
Go
Arya
Statue
Baelor
How does Daenerys get the dragon eggs to hatch?
She cracks them open
She immerses them in water
She sings to them
She sets them on fire
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