The Ultimate 'American Horror Story' Quiz

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The Ultimate 'American Horror Story' Quiz
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Do you dare to test your knowledge of the dark and twisted world of ""American Horror Story""? Dive into our ultimate quiz to see just how much you really know about the chilling stories and unforgettable AHS characters that have captured the hearts of fans around the globe.

From haunted houses to circus freakshows, this quiz covers it all. So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready to face your fears as you challenge yourself with questions about this iconic horror series. Are you a true AHS master, or will you be left screaming for mercy?

Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the series, this fun quiz is sure to put your knowledge to the test. So gather your friends, sharpen your wit, and see if you have what it takes to emerge victorious in the ultimate ""American Horror Story"" challenge. Good luck, and may the ghosts be ever in your favor!

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Which actor played Tate Langdon in "Murder House?"
Zachary Quinto
Evan Peters
Dylan McDermott
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Wrong Answer

Evan Peters stars as the psychotic mass murdering teen in the first season of "American Horror Story."

What is the name of the killer clown on "Freak Show?"
Rusty
Bozo
Twisty
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Wrong Answer

Twisty the clown, played by John Carroll Lynch, uses a broken-down trailer as both prison and playground as he commits his crimes.

What is the name of the spoiled little rich boy turned serial killer in "Freak Show?"
Andy
Dandy
Randy
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Wrong Answer

Played by Finn Wittrock, Dandy Mott might be even more evil than Twisty the clown, despite his wealthy upbringing.

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Where is "Murder House" set?
New York
Dallas
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first season of "American Horror Story" takes places in modern-day Los Angeles.

Which pop star played the Countess on "American Horror Story: Hotel?"
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Lady Gaga
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Wrong Answer

Lady Gaga takes a twisted turn as Elizabeth Johnson - better known as the Countess - in "Hotel."

What are the names of the twins in "Freak Show?"
Bette and Dot
Bette and Maude
Dot and Darcy
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Wrong Answer

Sarah Paulson stars as both Bette and Dot Tattler - two sisters sharing the same body - in "Freak Show."

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Which actress plays the role of Madame Delphine LaLaurie in "American Horror Story: Coven?"
Jessica Lange
Kathy Bates
Angela Bassett
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Wrong Answer

Kathy Bates plays the torture-loving Madame LaLaurie in "Coven."

Kathy Bates' role in "American Horror Story: Coven" was inspired by a real person.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

The real Madame LaLaurie tortured and abused an estimated 100 slaves before she was discovered and chased out of town by a mob in the 19th century.

What is the name of the family that moves into the "Murder House" in the first season of "American Horror Story?"
Gorman
Mannan
Harmon
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Wrong Answer

In the first season of American Horror Story, Ben and Vivien Harmon move their daughter Violet from Boston to Los Angeles to live in the spooky murder house.

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"American Horror Story: Hotel" is primarily set in the 1920s.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The fifth season of "American Horror Story" takes place in modern-day Los Angeles, just like Season 1.

How did Tate die in "Murder House?"
strangled by his mother
shot to death by police
hung himself
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Wrong Answer

Tate is shot to death by the police after shooting a number of classmates in a massive killing spree at school.

What is the name of the hospital in "American Horror Story: Asylum?"
Wood Acres
Briarcliff
Hillfire
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Wrong Answer

"Asylum" takes place in 1964 at Briarcliff Mental Hospital, a former tuberculosis hospital.

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What was the first season of "American Horror Story" to NOT feature Jessica Lange?
"Asylum"
"Freak Show"
"Hotel"
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Wrong Answer

Lange played leading roles in the first four seasons of "American Horror Story" before bowing out prior to "Hotel."

Which actress played witch Zoe Benson in "American Horror Story: Coven?"
Taissa Farmiga
Kathy Bates
Sarah Paulson
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Wrong Answer

Farmiga plays young witch Zoe Benson, who has a gruesome, X-rated power that makes romantic relationships difficult.

What is the name of Angela Bassett's character in "Freak Show?"
Desiree Dupree
Elsa Mars
Bette Tattler
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Wrong Answer

Bassett plays the three-breasted "freak" Desiree Dupree in the fourth season of "American Horror Story."

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Where is "American Horror Story: Asylum" set?
California
Massachusetts
Florida
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Wrong Answer

The second season of "American Horror Story" is set in Massachusetts in 1964, unlike Season 1, which largely takes place in the present day.

Which witch can act as a human voodoo doll in "American Horror Story: Coven?"
Zoe
Queenie
Nan
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Wrong Answer

Queenie - played by Gabourey Sidibe - can inflict pain by harming herself, yet she herself feels no pain.

What is the name of the hotel manager in "American Horror Story: Hotel?"
Iris
Hazel
Rose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kathy Bates plays Iris, manager of the Hotel Cortez, in the fifth season of the show "American Horror Story".

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The Hotel Cortez in Season 5 was inspired by a real-life murder hotel in 1890's Chicago.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Hotel Cortez was partially inspired by the hotel built by serial killer H.H. Holmes, who lured guests to his hotel near the World's Fair, then tortured and murdered an unknown number of men and women.

What role does Zachary Quinto play in "Asylum?"
Dr. Thredson
Dr. Arden
Kit
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Wrong Answer

Quinto stars as Dr. Thredson, who tortures patients at Briarcliff Mental Hospital in "Asylum."

Who is Bloody Face, the serial killer in "Asylum?"
Kit
Dr. Thredson
Dr. Arden
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Wrong Answer

While Kit is initially accused of being the killer, it turns out that the evil Dr. Thredson was actually Bloody Face.

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Where is "American Horror Story: Freak Show" set?
California
Texas
Florida
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Freak Show" takes place in Jupiter, Florida, in 1952 and tells the story of a struggling show of traveling performers and freaks.

What is abnormal about Jimmy Darling?
his hands
his weight
his low intelligence
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Wrong Answer

Jimmy Darling makes the perfect freak show performer with his lobster-like hands.

Who does Ben begin an affair with in "Murder House?"
Violet
Constance
Hayden
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Wrong Answer

Ben, played by Dylan McDermott, engages in an affair with Hayden, a former student played by Kate Mara.

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Who plays the role of Cordelia Foxx in "Coven?"
Tessa Farmiga
Jessica Lange
Sarah Paulson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sarah Paulson plays Cordelia Foxx, headmistress of Miss Robichaux's Academy.

Where is "American Horror Story: Coven" set?
New Orleans
Salem
Washington D.C.
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Coven" takes place in present-day New Orleans.

What singer loses an arm in the opening scenes of "American Horror Story: Asylum?"
Blake Shelton
Adam Levine
Justin Timberlake
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Wrong Answer

Leo - played by musician Adam Levine, loses an arm while exploring an abandoned Briarcliff.

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What happens to Kit before he ends up in Briarcliff?
car crash
overdoses on drugs
visit from aliens
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Wrong Answer

Kit experiences an alien encounter before ending up in Briarcliff as a murder suspect.

Why was Bastien made into the Minotaur in "Coven?"
He stole family jewels.
He tried to run away.
He slept with Madame LaLaurie's daughter.
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Wrong Answer

Former slave Bastien is transformed into the Minotaur after he sleeps with the youngest of Madame LaLaurie's daughters.

What series did Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy work on before they created "American Horror Story?"
"Homeland"
"Glee"
"Revenge"
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Wrong Answer

"AHS" creators Falchuk and Murphy went from the peppy, cheerful "Glee" to the dark depths of "Murder House" in 2011.

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