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1. In Martin's world, Brandon the Builder built The Wall to shield the realms of Men from the Others. In Tolkien's world, an Elven king built the city of Gondolin in order to shield his people from the Dark Lord Morgoth. What was the name of that king?
2. In Tolkien's legendarium, one of the central events is the Downfall of Numenor, a realm of Men with great glory and splendor, which was destroyed in a cataclysm due to the arrogance of its last king, Ar-Pharazon. In Martin's world, a realm of unparalleled wealth and glory was destroyed in a similar way. What is the name of this realm?
3. In Martin's world, Targaryen loyalists term Robert I Baratheon as "Usurper". In Tolkien's world, there is a character from Gondor, albeit a relatively minor one, who is termed "Usurper". What was his name?
4. In Tolkien's world, there is a mysterious entity named Tom Bombadil, who appears to have mastery of everything in the area where he resides, the Old Forest. Tom Bombadil's nature was never explained by Tolkien. In Martin's world, Howland Reed is a mysterious character, who, like Bombadil, seldom leaves his dwelling and is surrounded by an aura of mystery. Where does Howland Reed reside?
5. In Martin's world, Robert's Rebellion was triggered by the alleged abduction of Lyanna Stark by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. However, it is unclear if Rhaegar really abducted Lyanna, or if she followed him of her own free will. In Tolkien's world, there is recorded the story of a dark elf who held in his forest Princess Aredhel Ar-Feiniel of Gondolin, but it is unclear whether their relationship was true love or the rape of a captive by a captor. What was the name of the Dark Elf?
6. In Tolkien's world, the battle that overthrew the Dark Lord Morgoth and ended the First Age of Middle-Earth was called the War of Wrath. In Martin's world, what was the name of the battle where the first men of the Night's Watch defeated the Others and drove them back to their icy abode?
7. In Martin's world, the Night's Watch is a sworn brotherhood, which holds the fortification known as the Wall and protects the realms of men from whatever lies beyond it. There can be drawn a parallel between the Night's Watch and the Rangers of the North in Tolkien's writings. In what part of Middle-Earth are the Rangers active?
8. In Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", the loyal companion and trusted friend of Frodo Baggins is named Samwise Gamgee, called Sam. In Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire", Jon Snow has a friend whose name is Samwell, but Jon calls him Sam. In what house did Samwell belong, before joining the Night's Watch?
9. In one of Tolkien's "Unfinished Tales", named "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin", the main hero, a man named Tuor and his elvish companion, Voronwe, undertake a perilous quest to find the hidden city of Gondolin, under orders of Ulmo, the Lord of Waters. In Martin's works, a quest of similar nature is undertaken by Bran Stark, the Winterfell stableboy Hodor and the Reed siblings. What are they looking for?
10. In both Tolkien's and Martin's worlds, there is a significant character who dies early in the story. In Tolkien's world, it is Boromir of Gondor. In Martin's world, it is Eddard Stark of Winterfell. Which of the options presented here describes Lord Eddard's titles most accurately?
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