Jon Snow Quiz: Are You The Ultimate Fan?

Jon Snow is one of the main characters in the Game of Thrones Universe and he is also a fan favorite. We have seen him transform from a bastard into the ‘King in the North’. We have put together 10 difficult trivia questions for you to test your knowledge about the character. Prove that you actually know something, unlike him by answering these questions correctly. We have also included some extra tidbits at the end, which we couldn’t find any space for on the quiz. Note: This specific Jon Snow quiz is based strictly on the HBO series and not on the books.

Jon Snow Quiz

INSTRUCTIONS: All you have to do is answer the questions below and at the very end of the quiz, it will let you know what you scored. If you are confused, use the ‘Continue’ button at the bottom of the answers to move on to the next question.

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Jon Snow Quiz: Questions & Answers

Here are some more details on the answers (but please only read AFTER you have taken the quiz as it will give you the answers). This will provide you more context on every answer on our Jon Snow quiz.

1) What name does Ned say when asked by Robert who Jon’s mother is?

Ned Stark tells Robert that Jon Snow’s mother’s name was named “Wylla”. Here was their exchange:

Robert Baratheon: “She must have been a rare wench to make Lord Eddard Stark forget his honor. You never told me what she looked like.”

Ned Stark: “Nor will I.”

As we found out later, ‘Wylla’ was not the real mother of Jon Snow and it was really Lyanna Stark. As a result, this was a blatant lie from Ned in order to protect Jon’s real identity. This was an early seed planted in the series that Jon was not really Ned’s bastard. For those who love Eddard, you can also take our Ned Stark quiz to test your knowledge of him.

2) What is the name of Jon Snow’s sword?

Jon Snow’s sword is called ‘Longclaw’, which is a Valyrian steel sword that belonged to House Mormont for centuries. This was given to him by Lord Jeor Mormont and was originally supposed to go to his son, Jorah Mormont prior to him being exiled from Westeros.

Later in the series, Jon offers to give the sword back to Jorah but he refuses. Jorah ended up giving his blessing to Jon to keep the sword and said that he lost any right to it after he dishonored his house.

3) What role was Jon given after joining the Night’s Watch?

Jon served as the Steward for Lord Commander Jeor Mormont. The Steward is a role that does a lot of the domestic duties for the Lord Commander. As a result, Jon was initially upset when he was given this role instead of becoming a ranger, like his Uncle Benjen.

4) Which member of the Night’s Watch did Jon kill in order to gain the trust of the Wildlings?

Jon Snow kills Qhorin Halfhand in order to earn the trust of the Wildlings in season 2. This ended up working as the Wildlings took Jon in as their own. As a result, Qhorin Halfhand seems like a character who is one of the unsung heroes of the entire series. Without him giving his life for Jon, he wouldn’t have been accepted in the Wildlings.

5) What was the final word that Ned said to Jon?

The final word that Ned said to Jon was “promise”. Below is Ned’s final quote to Jon before he left for the Night’s Watch in season 1:

“The next time we meet, we’ll talk about your mother, I promise.”

As we all know, this conversation never got to happen because Ned was killed. We also found out later in the series that Jon’s mother was actually Ned’s sister, Lyanna Stark. This definitely seems like one of the most interesting conversations that we missed out on in the entire series.

6) Which Lord Commander Is Jon Snow?

Jon Snow was named the 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. He took over from Jeor Mormont, who was the 997th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. After Jon, Eddison Tollett served as the acting Lord Commander before his death.

7) What word is written on the cross before Jon Snow is stabbed?

“Traitor” is written on the cross prior to Jon getting stabbed and betrayed by the Night’s Watch. This is because the Night’s Watch members felt that Jon had betrayed them. This came after Jon had allowed the free folk to pass through the wall in order to escape the White Walkers.

8) What does Tyrion Lannister say to Jon Snow when he first arrives in Dragonstone?

Tyrion calls Jon “The Bastard of Winterfell” when he first arrives. Jon responds by calling him “The Dwarf Of Casterly Rock”. This comes after Snow first arrives to Dragonstone to meet Daenerys Targaryen. This was a fun callback to the first season, where Tyrion and Jon exchanged some fun banter. For any fans of ‘The Imp’, you can also try our Tyrion Lannister quiz, which is in a similar format to this.

9) How is Jon Snow related to Daenerys Targaryen?

Daenerys Targaryen is Jon Snow’s aunt. He is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen, who is Daenerys’ older brother. It was a longtime theory that R+L=J which suggested Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark were his parents. This turned out to be true and was a major reveal in the series. Daenerys and Jon ended up falling in love, which ultimately led to Jon killing Daenerys.

10) What is Jon Snow’s true name?

Jon Snow’s real name is Aegon Targaryen. We find this out as a result of a conversation between Sam and Jon during Season 8. Over the history of the Targaryen family, there have been several members named ‘Aegon’. This includes “Aegon the Conqueror” and “Aegon the Unworthy”.

Some Extra Trivia About Jon

Here are some extra tidbits about the Jon Snow character that we found interesting but couldn’t find a spot for on our quiz. This includes some notes on the casting of Kit Harington and more.

The Casting Of Jon Snow

Here are some details about the casting of the Jon Snow character for the HBO show:

• Kit Harington had a black eye during his audition for the role of Jon Snow. He revealed during an interview that he got into a fight the night before at a McDonald’s. Kit was on a date at the time and someone in the restaurant started to bad-mouth his girl. This led to a fight between them and as a result, the black eye happened. Luckily, the black eye didn’t cost Kit the role.
• According to the season 5 DVD, Alfie Allen auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. He didn’t get the part but was cast as Theon Greyjoy and ended up playing a major role in the series.
• In an interview, Iwan Rheon revealed that he also auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. He also mentioned that the casting of the character came down to him and Kit Harington as the final choices. Rheon didn’t get the part but ended up getting cast as Ramsay Bolton and played a big role in the series.
• In an interview, with Cosmopolitan UK, Joe Dempsie revealed that he was another one who auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. He ended up getting cast as Gendry Baratheon and appeared in 24 episodes of the show.
• In an interview with Page Six, actor Nicholas Hoult revealed that he unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Jon Snow.
• Sam Claflin (The Huner Games) has also revealed that he unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Jon Snow.

Random Facts About Kit Harington

Here are some additional facts about Kit Harington that you might not know:

• Kit Harington has revealed that he was contractually obligated to not cut his hair, even during the off-season of shooting the show.
• Speaking of hair, Kit revealed in an interview that he wore a “horrible wig” during the unaired pilot of the show. This wig ended up getting scrapped after they reshot the pilot.
• In an interview with Vanity Fair, Harington revealed that he accidentally punched Iwan Rheon twice while filming the ‘Battle of the Bastards’.
• Kit has revealed in an interview that he is extremely claustrophobic. As a result, he says that the “Battle of the Bastards” was one of the most “uncomfortable” and “terrifying” things he has ever done.
• Kit broke his ankle right before Season 3 of the show was about to start filming. The ankle injury happened after a night of partying where Harington forgot his keys to his London flat and tried to climb into his first-floor window. This led to him falling and breaking his ankle. Luckily, they were able to shuffle around the shooting schedule for the season and they also used a body double for his scenes as Jon Snow.
• Kit says that he was pulled over for a speeding ticket before season 6 aired. The officer gave him two options, follow him to the police station or tell him if Jon is still alive. Kit told the officer that he is alive next season, which got him out of the ticket.
• Kit Harington says that they filmed 15 hours of fake scenes for season 7 in order to avoid any spoiler leaks.

Random Facts About Jon Snow

Here are some additional facts about the character that you might not know:

• Jon Snow appeared in 62 of the 73 total episodes of the series. This was tied with Cersei Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen, who also appeared in 62 total episodes. They were behind Tyrion Lannister, who appeared in 67 episodes.
• In the first book, A Game of Thrones, Jon has 8 P.O.V chapters. The second book, A Clash of Kings, features another 8 P.O.V chapters for Jon. The third book, A Storm of Swords, features 12 P.O.V chapters for Jon. Jon is not featured as a P.O.V character in A Feast for Crows. In A Dance with Dragons, there are 13 P.O.V chapters dedicated to Jon.

Critical Acclaim

Here are some details about the awards that Kit has won for the role:

• For his role as Jon Snow, Kit Harington was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. In an interview, Harington said that he was “somewhat stunned” by the nomination. 2016 was the only year that Kit was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Jon.

Conclusion

How did you score on our Jon Snow quiz? Let us know in the comment section below and also make sure to also share it with your friends. Jon is one of the most important characters in the series and is clearly one of the most popular. Make sure to also share with us your favorite quote or scene from Jon Snow in the series. Mine would probably be the entire ‘Battle of the Bastards’. That was incredibly done but there are so many other good ones to choose from.

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