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Myro
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And away we go. I admit this one may be a little more challenging than JR’s. Good luck everyone.

1. In the pilot episode of Firefly, what is the name of the black marketeer that Mal first tries to sell his illegal salvage to?
2. In which comic book issue did Bane break Batman’s back?
3. What geological feature bifurcates the land of Xanth?
4. What was the name of Martin Landau’s character on Space 1999?
5. Which Harry Potter characters do the following actors portray? (1/4 point each)
A Ralph Feines
B Tom Felton
C Evanna Lynch
D David Thewlis
6. According to the Daleks, in which singular aspect are the Cybermen superior to them?
7. In his full debut in Tales of Suspense #94, what did M.O.D.O.K. say his name was an acronym for?
8. What is the name of Link’s faerie companion in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
9. What is Jean Luc Picard’s brother’s name
10. What was Arthur Dent attempting to do with the ship’s computer when The Heart of Gold gets attacked by the planetary defenses of Magrathea?
11. In which year did Marvel’s Loki Laufeyson first appear in comics?
12. On Lost, what numbers did the Dharma Initiative stamp onto the outside of the Swan Hatch?
13. Which 4 characters are in each of the to-date 6 live action Star Wars movies?
14. What are the names of the three trolls in The Hobbit?
15. In The Walking Dead TV show, what did Andrea intend to give her sister Amy for her birthday before Amy was killed by walkers?
16. Which two Star Trek movies were directed by Jonathan Frakes?
17. In which episode of Doctor Who did The Master make his debut?
18. In the Forgotten Realms series by R.A. Salvatore, what is the name of the Drow mercenary leader of Bregan D’arthe?
19. From Charlton and DC Comics, name the three heroes that have gone by the identity Blue Beetle.

And finally, despite the fact that I am trying to limit my Brony fanboying on Heromachine, I couldn’t resist:

20. Which episode of season 1 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic starts with Rainbow Dash trying to teach Fluttershy how to cheer? Either episode name or number is acceptable.

I will be honestly surprised if anyone gets the last question right (and is willing to admit it), so I’m making it worth 2 points.


1. Badger
2. Batman #497
3. The Gap Chasm
4. Commander John Koenig
5. A – Lord Voldemort
B – Draco Malfoy
C- Luna Lovegood
D – Remus Lupin
6. They are better at dying.
7. Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing
8. Navi
9. Robert Picard
10. Trying to get it to make him a cup of tea.
11. 1947 (in Venus #6)
12. 4 8 15 16 23 42
13. R2-D2, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
14. Tom, Bert, and William (or Bill)
15. A mermaid necklace
16. Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Insurrection
17. The Terror of the Autons (Part 1) (1971)
18. Jarlaxle Baenre
19. Dan Garret, Ted Kord, Jaime Reyes
20. Episode 16: Sonic Rainboom