Quiz God of Fury Rina Kent

God of Fury Quiz – 20 Questions About Nikolai and Brandon’s Story

Welcome to our comprehensive quiz on God of Fury, Rina Kent’s first MM dark romance in the Legacy of Gods series. This quiz covers plot points, character motivations, themes, and overarching synthesis. If you need a refresher, visit the main book page, check out our questions and answers, or read the ending explained. Ready? Let’s begin.

Quiz Questions

Plot and Sequence (Questions 1–8)

  1. What event forces Brandon to attend the Heathens’ initiation?

    • A) A threat against his twin brother Landon
    • B) A dare from his sister Glyn
    • C) An invitation from his professor
    • D) A bet with his friend Remi

  2. What nickname does Nikolai first use for Brandon during their initial intimate encounter? (Short answer)

  3. Where does Nikolai first perform oral sex on Brandon?

    • A) In the alley after the pub
    • B) In Nikolai’s penthouse
    • C) In Brandon’s art studio
    • D) In the Heathens’ mansion

  4. What triggers Brandon’s jealousy that leads him to show up uninvited at Nikolai’s penthouse?

    • A) Seeing Nikolai with Clara
    • B) Seeing Nikolai with Simon
    • C) Seeing Nikolai with Jeremy
    • D) Seeing Nikolai with Annika

  5. What does Brandon identify as his sexual orientation in a conversation with Nikolai? (Short answer)

  6. Who kidnaps Nikolai and holds him in the basement?

    • A) Creighton King
    • B) Landon King
    • C) Eli King
    • D) Jeremy Volkov

  7. With what object does Brandon attempt suicide by cutting his own throat?

    • A) A knife
    • B) Broken glass
    • C) A razor blade
    • D) A piece of metal

  8. In the epilogue, what does Brandon give to Nikolai when proposing? (Short answer)

Character Motivation (Questions 9–13)

  1. Why does Nikolai initially attend Brandon’s morning runs? (Short answer)

  2. Why does Brandon break up with Clara?

    • A) He realizes he is in love with Nikolai
    • B) He feels he cheated on Nikolai
    • C) His brother forces him
    • D) Clara cheats on him

  3. What motivates Nikolai to end his arrangement with Brandon temporarily?

    • A) He wants to date other people
    • B) Brandon’s fear of exposure and secrecy enrages him
    • C) His cousins pressure him
    • D) He is sent on a Bratva mission

  4. What is Brandon’s primary motivation for maintaining a strict daily routine? (Short answer)

  5. Why does Nikolai agree to keep the relationship secret initially?

    • A) He is ashamed of his attraction to a man
    • B) He wants to protect Brandon from enemies
    • C) Brandon insists on secrecy
    • D) He wants to avoid his family’s disapproval

Theme and Symbol (Questions 14–17)

  1. What does the lotus flower symbolize in the story? (Short answer)

  2. The white rabbit masks at the Heathens’ initiation primarily symbolize:

    • A) Innocence and vulnerability
    • B) Deindividualization and loss of identity
    • C) Rebellion against authority
    • D) Sexual submission

  3. Which pairing best represents the theme of control versus chaos?

    • A) Nikolai’s obsession and Brandon’s strict schedule
    • B) The Heathens’ initiation rules
    • C) Clara’s manipulation of Brandon
    • D) Landon’s revenge plot

  4. What does Brandon’s avoidance of mirrors symbolize? (Short answer)

Synthesis (Questions 18–20)

  1. What does the permanent lotus-flower tattoo over Nikolai’s heart, reading “Property of B. King,” represent?

    • A) Nikolai’s dominance
    • B) Brandon’s ownership
    • C) Their mutual commitment and bond
    • D) A reminder of their initial conflict

  2. How does the title God of Fury relate to Nikolai’s character arc? (Short answer)

  3. Which character’s arc most directly challenges the stigma around male survivors of sexual assault?

    • A) Brandon
    • B) Nikolai
    • C) Landon
    • D) Clara

Answer Key

  1. A – Threat against Landon. Brandon attends because he receives a text saying his twin brother’s life is in danger (Chapter 5).

  2. lotus flower. After pulling out Brandon’s earbud, Nikolai calls him “lotus flower” during their morning run encounter (Chapter 8).

  3. B – Nikolai’s penthouse. In Chapter 17, Nikolai leads Brandon to his bed after oral sex in the penthouse.

  4. B – Seeing Nikolai with Simon. Brandon finds Simon sitting on Nikolai’s lap and throws condoms at him in jealousy (Chapter 22).

  5. asexual. In Chapter 28, Brandon tells Nikolai he has never felt sexual attraction before, identifying as asexual but desiring only him.

  6. B – Landon King. Landon drugs and kidnaps Nikolai to use as bait for Creigh’s revenge (Chapter 25).

  7. B – Broken glass. After finding Nikolai watching the video of Grace’s assault, Brandon cuts his throat with broken glass (Chapter 40).

  8. A ring engraved with a lotus flower. In Epilogue 2, Brandon proposes with a ring featuring a lotus flower and “N X B” engraving.

  9. To stalk/pursue his obsession. Nikolai wakes at dawn to join Brandon’s run, calling it “stalking as pursuit of desire” (Chapter 7).

  10. B – He feels he cheated on Nikolai. Brandon breaks up with Clara claiming he cheated, but inwardly feels he betrayed Nikolai (Chapter 16).

  11. B – Brandon’s fear of exposure. Nikolai ends their arrangement when Landon’s presence makes Brandon demand distance (Chapter 24).

  12. To suppress anxiety and pretend to belong. Brandon’s rigid schedule helps him control his anxiety and appear normal (Chapter 8).

  13. C – Brandon insists on secrecy. After their first sexual encounter, Brandon sets conditions: no one knows, meet only at the penthouse (Chapter 18).

  14. Rebirth, purity, and commitment. The lotus appears as a nickname and later as matching tattoos symbolizing their bond (Chapters 8, 42, 44).

  15. B – Deindividualization and loss of identity. The white rabbit masks hide participants’ faces, turning them into a faceless herd (Chapter 5).

  16. A – Nikolai’s obsession vs. Brandon’s strict schedule. Their entire dynamic is built on Nikolai’s chaotic pursuit and Brandon’s need for order (recurring concept in outline).

  17. Self-loathing and inability to face his trauma. Brandon avoids mirrors because he cannot bear to see himself after his past abuse (Chapter 37).

  18. C – Their mutual commitment and bond. The tattoo shows Nikolai belonging to Brandon, and later Brandon gets a matching one over his heart (Chapters 37, 42).

  19. Nikolai begins as a violent, fury-driven character, but through loving Brandon he learns control, vulnerability, and reliance on others. His arc moves from destructive rage to a managed condition where he texts “I need you” (Epilogue 1).

  20. A – Brandon. Brandon’s arc reveals his childhood sexual assault by Grace, his subsequent self-harm and suicide attempt, and his eventual decision to speak out and seek therapy (Chapters 40–42).