Question 1

Who was the main antagonist of the game?

Accepted Answer

Ganon - Ganon is the main antagonist of the orginial Legend of Zelda game on the NES. Ganondorf is the name of his human form. Dark Link does not appear until the next game and Gleeok is a dungeon boss in the game.

Question 2

Which triforce was not present in the game?

Accepted Answer

Courage - The Triforce of Courage wouldn't be introduced until the next game. Only Power and Wisdom are present and there is no such thing as the Triforce of Hope.

Question 3

The famous overworld theme was written overnight by Koji Kondo after he realized he couldn't use which song as the main theme?

Accepted Answer

Maurice Ravel - Bolero - Koji Kondo originally intended for Bolero to be the main theme of the game but the copyright had not yet expired so he wrote the main theme we all know and love in a single night.

Question 4

One of the most famous video game quotes of all time is said by an old man in a cave. What was that quote?

Accepted Answer

"Its dangerous to go alone! take this."

Question 5

What is the name of this location featured in most Zelda games but made its debut in the very first game?

Accepted Answer

Spectacle Rock - This location is called Spectacle Rock because they were designed to resemble a pair of glasses or "spectacles".

Question 6

The game takes place in which Timeline?

Accepted Answer

Fallen Hero Timeline - the game takes place in the fallen hero timeline where Ganon is revived and steals the Triforce of Power.

Question 7

Princess Zelda is named after who?

Accepted Answer

Zelda Fitzgerald - Princess Zelda is named after Zelda Fitzgerald; wife of The Great Gatsby author Scott F. Fitzgerald.

Question 8

What was the color of the cartridge for the NES version of the game?

Accepted Answer

Gold

Question 9

What is the maximum number of hearts you can attain?

Accepted Answer

16

Question 10

Which era in history best represents the Zelda series as a whole beginning with the very first game?

Accepted Answer

Medieval - The series as a whole takes place in a Medieval-fantasy setting.

A quiz about The Legend of Zelda (NES)

2) Which triforce was not present in the game?

3) The famous overworld theme was written overnight by Koji Kondo after he realized he couldn't use which song as the main theme?

4) One of the most famous video game quotes of all time is said by an old man in a cave. What was that quote?

5) What is the name of this location featured in most Zelda games but made its debut in the very first game?

6) The game takes place in which Timeline?

7) Princess Zelda is named after who?

8) What was the color of the cartridge for the NES version of the game?

9) What is the maximum number of hearts you can attain?

10) Which era in history best represents the Zelda series as a whole beginning with the very first game?