The Last of Us Trivia
The Last of Us trivia explores HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann and adapted from Naughty Dog’s video game franchise. Set decades after a mass fungal infection devastates society, the series follows Joel and Ellie through a dangerous, haunting version of America. Expect a mix of accessible, family-friendly, funny, and more challenging facts about the show’s story, characters, and production.
Easy The Last of Us Trivia
13 questions
These easy The Last of Us trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
On what date did HBO premiere The Last of Us?
Answer: January 15, 2023
The series debuted on HBO on January 15, 2023.
Question 2
Which co-creator of the TV series is named alongside Neil Druckmann?
Answer: Craig Mazin
The show was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
Question 3
The Last of Us adapts a game franchise developed by what studio?
Answer: Naughty Dog
The source game franchise was developed by Naughty Dog.
Question 4
Who portrays Joel Miller in the HBO series?
Answer: Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal plays Joel Miller.
Question 5
Which actor plays Ellie Williams on television?
Answer: Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey stars is Ellie Williams.
Question 6
What network airs The Last of Us?
Answer: HBO
The series airs on HBO.
Question 7
How many episodes are in season 1?
Answer: 9 episodes
The first season contains 9 episodes.
Question 8
The outbreak begins in what year in the show's opening timeline?
Answer: 2003
The opening outbreak begins in 2003.
Question 9
Most of the main story unfolds in which year, 20 years after the outbreak?
Answer: 2023
Most of the main story takes place in 2023.
Question 10
Tess Servopoulos is played by whom?
Answer: Anna Torv
Anna Torv plays Tess Servopoulos.
Question 11
Who appears as Joel's brother Tommy Miller?
Answer: Gabriel Luna
Gabriel Luna plays Tommy Miller.
Question 12
Which performer plays Marlene in the series?
Answer: Merle Dandridge
Merle Dandridge portrays Marlene.
Question 13
Bill is played by which actor in episode 3?
Answer: Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman plays Bill.
The Last of Us Family Trivia
12 questions
These family The Last of Us trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Episode 2 carries what one-word title?
Answer: Infected
Episode 2 is titled "Infected.".
Question 2
Which episode title belongs to chapter 3 of season 1?
Answer: Long, Long Time
Episode 3 is titled "Long, Long Time.".
Question 3
What is the name of episode 4?
Answer: Please Hold to My Hand
Episode 4 is titled "Please Hold to My Hand.".
Question 4
Season 1, episode 5 is called what?
Answer: Endure and Survive
Episode 5 is titled "Endure and Survive.".
Question 5
What short title does episode 6 use?
Answer: Kin
Episode 6 is titled "Kin.".
Question 6
Which title labels episode 7?
Answer: Left Behind
Episode 7 is titled "Left Behind.".
Question 7
Episode 8 goes by what title?
Answer: When We Are in Need
Episode 8 is titled "When We Are in Need.".
Question 8
Bella Ramsey was born in which country?
Answer: England
Bella Ramsey was born in England.
Question 9
Pedro Pascal was born in what city?
Answer: Santiago, Chile
Pedro Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile.
Question 10
Bill lives in which town?
Answer: Lincoln, Massachusetts
Bill lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Question 11
Joel and Ellie's trip across the country starts in what city?
Answer: Boston
They begin their cross-country trip in Boston.
Question 12
Marlene leads which group in the series?
Answer: The Fireflies
Marlene leads the Fireflies.
Fun The Last of Us Trivia
13 questions
These fun The Last of Us trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
About how long is the premiere episode?
Answer: 81 minutes
The first episode runs about 81 minutes.
Question 2
Roughly how long does the finale run?
Answer: 43 minutes
The finale runs about 43 minutes.
Question 3
Season 1 was filmed primarily in which Canadian province?
Answer: Alberta, Canada
The first season was primarily filmed in Alberta, Canada.
Question 4
In what year did filming for season 1 begin?
Answer: 2021
Filming for season 1 began in July 2021.
Question 5
Production on season 1 wrapped in which year?
Answer: 2022
Filming wrapped in June 2022.
Question 6
Who directed the episode "Long, Long Time"?
Answer: Peter Hoar
Peter Hoar directed "Long, Long Time.".
Question 7
The finale "Look for the Light" was directed by whom?
Answer: Ali Abbasi
Ali Abbasi directed the season finale.
Question 8
What 2023 Critics' Choice honor did the series win?
Answer: Best Drama Series
The series won the 2023 Critics' Choice Award for Best Drama Series.
Question 9
Which composer from the games also worked on the TV series music?
Answer: Gustavo Santaolalla
Gustavo Santaolalla composed music for the show.
Question 10
Who also received composer credit alongside Gustavo Santaolalla?
Answer: David Fleming
David Fleming also received composer credit on the series.
Question 11
Episode 5 arrived early on HBO Max because of which major event?
Answer: Super Bowl LVII
Episode 5 was released early because of Super Bowl LVII.
Question 12
The first season adapts the story of the original game released in what year?
Answer: 2013
Season 1 covers the story of the original 2013 game.
Question 13
Which character was played on TV and voiced in the original game by Merle Dandridge?
Answer: Marlene
Merle Dandridge also voiced Marlene in the original game.
Funny The Last of Us Trivia
13 questions
These funny The Last of Us trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
What song title is echoed by episode 4's "Please Hold to My Hand"?
- A.Never Let Me Down Again
- B.Alone and Forsaken
- C.Long Long Time
- D.Take on Me
Answer: Alone and Forsaken
The title references a line from Hank Williams's "Alone and Forsaken.".
Question 2
Which singer's "Long Long Time" gets a big spotlight in episode 3?
Answer: Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt's song features prominently in episode 3.
Question 3
In episode 3, Bill and Frank trade supplies with which pair?
Answer: Joel and Tess
Bill and Frank trade with Joel and Tess.
Question 4
Bill's property defense system in Lincoln includes what classic survivalist feature?
Answer: Booby traps
Bill's home is protected by booby traps.
Question 5
What is the title of Ellie's joke book?
Answer: No Pun Intended: Volume Too
Ellie's pun book is called "No Pun Intended: Volume Too.".
Question 6
What item does Ellie first show Joel during their trip west to unleash maximum dad-joke energy?
Answer: Her pun book
Ellie first shows Joel her pun book during their trip west.
Question 7
Episode 7 has Ellie and Riley exploring what kind of place?
Answer: An abandoned mall
They explore an abandoned mall in episode 7.
Question 8
Which ride shows up in the mall in "Left Behind"?
Answer: A carousel
The mall includes a carousel.
Question 9
What photo-snapping spot is also found in the mall?
Answer: A photo booth
The mall in "Left Behind" includes a photo booth.
Question 10
Joel and Ellie run into Sam and Henry in which city?
Answer: Kansas City
They meet Sam and Henry in Kansas City.
Question 11
Sam communicates through which language system in the show?
Answer: American Sign Language
Sam uses American Sign Language in the series.
Question 12
Who serves as Kathleen's right-hand man in Kansas City?
Answer: Perry
Perry serves is Kathleen's right-hand man.
Question 13
While Joel drives in episode 4, what does Ellie read from to keep the road trip lively?
Answer: A joke book
Ellie reads from a joke book while Joel drives in episode 4.
Hard The Last of Us Trivia
14 questions
These hard The Last of Us trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
What year is given in the 1968 fungal-threat talk-show scene from episode 1?
Answer: 1968
The opening talk-show scene about fungal threats is set in 1968.
Question 2
The Jakarta cold open in episode 2 is set in which country?
Answer: Indonesia
The episode 2 cold open is set in Indonesia in 2003.
Question 3
Who plays the mycology professor Ratna Pertiwi?
Answer: Christine Hakim
Christine Hakim plays Ratna Pertiwi.
Question 4
Which actor appears as epidemiologist Dr. Neuman in the 1968 prologue?
Answer: John Hannah
John Hannah plays Dr. Neuman in the prologue.
Question 5
Tess makes her sacrifice in what Massachusetts landmark building?
Answer: Massachusetts State House
Tess is bitten before sacrificing herself in the Massachusetts State House.
Question 6
The Fireflies originally planned to move Ellie out of which zone?
Answer: Boston quarantine zone
They planned to move Ellie out of the Boston quarantine zone.
Question 7
Joel is badly injured at which university?
Answer: University of Eastern Colorado
Joel is seriously injured at the University of Eastern Colorado.
Question 8
When Joel and Ellie reach the college campus, what key group is missing?
Answer: The Fireflies
They find the Fireflies absent when they reach the university.
Question 9
David leads a religious group in what Colorado location?
Answer: Silver Lake
David leads a religious group at Silver Lake, Colorado.
Question 10
Who plays David in the TV adaptation?
Answer: Scott Shepherd
Scott Shepherd plays David.
Question 11
Which preacher does Ellie kill in episode 8?
Answer: James
The preacher James is killed by Ellie in episode 8.
Question 12
The finale brings Joel and Ellie to which city in Utah?
Answer: Salt Lake City
The finale takes them to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Question 13
What kind of facility is the hospital in the finale?
Answer: A Firefly facility
The hospital in the finale is a Firefly facility in Salt Lake City.
Question 14
After the climax, Joel lies to Ellie about events at what place?
Answer: The hospital
Joel lies to Ellie about what happened at the hospital.
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