Question 1

In The Last of Us, what type of fungus has turned much of humanity into aggressive, zombie-like creatures?

Accepted Answer

Cordyceps. Real-world Cordyceps fungi do infect insects, manipulating their behaviour before killing them — the game's creators drew directly on this terrifying biology.

Question 2

What is the name of the teenage girl that gruff survivor Joel is tasked with smuggling across a post-apocalyptic America in The Last of Us?

Accepted Answer

Ellie. Ellie is immune to the Cordyceps infection, making her potentially the key to a vaccine — and the reason Joel is tasked with smuggling her across the country.

Question 3

The Last of Us was originally released as a video game exclusive to which console manufacturer's platform?

Accepted Answer

PlayStation (Sony). The Last of Us launched in June 2013 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive developed by Naughty Dog, and was later remastered for PS4 and remade for PS5.

Question 4

In The Last of Us, what makes Ellie uniquely valuable to the Fireflies — and potentially to all of humanity?

Accepted Answer

She is immune to the Cordyceps infection. Ellie's immunity is the central premise of the entire franchise — the Fireflies believe studying her could lead to a cure for all of humanity.

Question 5

What is the name of the ruthless military organisation that controls quarantine zones and enforces brutal order in The Last of Us?

Accepted Answer

FEDRA (Federal Disaster Response Agency). FEDRA maintains brutal control over quarantine zones, leading many survivors to join the rebel Fireflies in resistance.

Question 6

In the HBO series, which actor plays Ellie opposite Pedro Pascal's Joel?

Accepted Answer

Bella Ramsey. Bella Ramsey previously played the fierce Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones — their casting as Ellie initially surprised fans but won widespread acclaim.

Question 7

In The Last of Us Part II, which character does the player spend a significant portion of the game controlling, shifting perspective away from Ellie?

Accepted Answer

Abby. The decision to have players control Abby for a significant portion of Part II was one of gaming's most polarising narrative choices.

Question 8

The Last of Us was developed by Naughty Dog and directed by Neil Druckmann. Which other director co-directed the original 2013 game alongside him?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Straley. Bruce Straley co-directed the original game alongside Neil Druckmann, having previously co-directed Uncharted 2: Among Thieves together.

Question 9

In the HBO series, the third episode — widely praised as a standalone masterpiece — focuses on the love story of Bill and Frank. Which actor plays Frank in that episode?

Accepted Answer

Murray Bartlett. The third episode, 'Long, Long Time', was widely praised as a standalone masterpiece — Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett's performances moved audiences worldwide.

Question 10

In The Last of Us Part II, Abby's father is a surgeon killed by Joel. What organisation was her father working for at the time of his death?

Accepted Answer

The Fireflies. Abby's father Jerry was the surgeon who would have operated on Ellie — his death at Joel's hands sets the entire revenge plot of Part II in motion.

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The Last of Us Quiz — Questions and Answers

The Last of Us

1easyIn The Last of Us, what type of fungus has turned much of humanity into aggressive, zombie-like creatures?

2easyWhat is the name of the teenage girl that gruff survivor Joel is tasked with smuggling across a post-apocalyptic America in The Last of Us?

3easyThe Last of Us was originally released as a video game exclusive to which console manufacturer's platform?

4mediumIn The Last of Us, what makes Ellie uniquely valuable to the Fireflies — and potentially to all of humanity?

5mediumWhat is the name of the ruthless military organisation that controls quarantine zones and enforces brutal order in The Last of Us?

6mediumIn the HBO series, which actor plays Ellie opposite Pedro Pascal's Joel?

7mediumIn The Last of Us Part II, which character does the player spend a significant portion of the game controlling, shifting perspective away from Ellie?

8hardThe Last of Us was developed by Naughty Dog and directed by Neil Druckmann. Which other director co-directed the original 2013 game alongside him?

9hardIn the HBO series, the third episode — widely praised as a standalone masterpiece — focuses on the love story of Bill and Frank. Which actor plays Frank in that episode?

10hardIn The Last of Us Part II, Abby's father is a surgeon killed by Joel. What organisation was her father working for at the time of his death?

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