Stranger Things Quiz
Eggo waffles, Christmas lights, and the Upside Down. How well do you really know Hawkins, Indiana?
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What Is the Stranger Things Quiz?
The Stranger Things Quiz tests your knowledge of Netflix's sci-fi hit, from the Hawkins Lab experiments and Eleven's powers to the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, and Vecna.
Every answer includes a short explanation tying it back to the show. Want to know which character you are most like? Try our Stranger Things character quiz.
Topics Covered in This Quiz
- The characters: Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Max, Steve, and Hopper
- The Upside Down and its monsters: the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, and Vecna
- Hawkins locations: Hawkins Lab, Starcourt Mall, and Scoops Ahoy
- 1980s culture: Dungeons & Dragons, Eggo waffles, and Kate Bush
- Cast and behind-the-scenes facts
Difficulty Modes & Scoring
- 😊 Easy (30s Timer · 100 Pts) — Perfect for beginners, casual players, and quick review.
- 🔥 Medium (20s Timer · 150 Pts) — Standard competitive trivia challenge requiring quick thinking.
- 💀 Hard (15s Timer · 200 Pts) — Rapid-fire questions for experts aiming for leaderboard top ranks.
Sample Questions & Answers
Q1. Which character goes missing in the very first episode?
✅ Answer: Will Byers
💡 Will disappears on his way home from a Dungeons & Dragons game, which starts the whole story.
Q2. How does Joyce Byers communicate with Will in Season 1?
✅ Answer: With Christmas lights
💡 She paints the alphabet on her living room wall, and Will flickers the lights to spell out messages from the Upside Down.
Q3. What is the name of the shopping mall at the center of Season 3?
✅ Answer: Starcourt Mall
💡 The shiny new mall hides a secret Soviet lab trying to reopen the gate to the Upside Down.
Q4. At which ice cream shop do Steve and Robin work?
✅ Answer: Scoops Ahoy
💡 Their sailor-themed uniforms became one of the most recognizable looks of Season 3.
Q5. Which actor plays police chief Jim Hopper?
✅ Answer: David Harbour
💡 Hopper starts as a jaded small-town sheriff and becomes Eleven’s adoptive father.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which seasons does the Stranger Things quiz cover?
Questions come from across the whole series, from Will’s disappearance in Season 1 to Vecna and the Upside Down in the later seasons.
Does the quiz contain spoilers?
Yes. Some questions name villains and reveal plot points from later seasons, so finish the show first if you want to avoid spoilers.
Which Stranger Things character am I?
This page is a trivia quiz. To find out which character you are most like, take our Stranger Things character quiz on the blog.
Is the Stranger Things quiz free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and you can challenge a friend to a 1v1 battle.
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