House of Cards Trivia Questions

114 questions across multiple rounds

A political thriller trivia theme built around House of Cards, following ruthless politician Frank Underwood and his wife Claire as they scheme, manipulate and claw their way to the top of Washington, D.C. power.

Sample Questions

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  • Claire Underwood serves as U.S. Ambassador to which body during the series? The United Nations
  • What does the terrorist organization ICO stand for in the series? Islamic Caliphate Organization
  • What is the house specialty at Freddy's BBQ Joint? Ribs
  • Who is the editor-in-chief of the newspaper? Tom Hammerschmidt
  • Who founded Pollyhop, the company backing Conway? Benjamin Grant
  • Who serves as Frank Underwood's loyal chief of staff? Doug Stamper
  • House of Cards is adapted from an earlier series made in which country? The United Kingdom
  • What is Frank Underwood's hometown? Gaffney
  • What is the name of the online news outlet Zoe Barnes joins after leaving her newspaper? Slugline
  • Which actress plays Claire Underwood? Robin Wright

House of Cards trivia works because six seasons of backroom deals, betrayals and asides straight to camera gave fans a huge cast of politicians, aides and journalists to track. Questions can cover Frank and Claire Underwood, the staffers and reporters caught in their orbit, and the schemes that define each season.

A strong House of Cards quiz can include Frank Underwood and Kevin Spacey, Claire Underwood and Robin Wright, chief of staff Doug Stamper, congressman Peter Russo, journalist Zoe Barnes and Kate Mara, Remy Danton, Frank's South Carolina congressional seat and his rise from House Majority Whip, Claire's turn as U.N. Ambassador and eventually President, Freddy's BBQ Joint, and the direct-to-camera asides that became the show's signature. It works because fans who watched every season know exactly which deal, betrayal or body count shaped Frank and Claire's rise.

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