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Dwarves of Tolkien Trivia Quiz

Questions related to the Dwarves created by JRR Tolkien.

A multiple-choice quiz by Birdman33. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Birdman33

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,196

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although Aule created the Dwarves, he could not give them life. Who did? Hint

Iluvatar

Varda

Manwe

Yavanna

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Question 2 of 10

2. By what name did the Dwarves know Aule? Hint

Kementari

Mahal

Sulimo

Elbereth

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many Dwarves were originally created by Aule? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Dwarven cities of Nogrod and Belegost were located in which mountain range? Hint

Grey

Blue

White

Misty Mountains

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Question 5 of 10

5. Azaghal, Lord of Belegost, won great renown in the Battle of Unnumbered Tears for doing what? Hint

he rescued Hurin from Angband

he drove the dragon Glaurung from the battlefield

he fought and killed a Balrog

he sacrificed himself so that Turgon's army could escape

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the original name of the Mines of Moria? Hint

Khamul

Kheled-zaram

Khazad-dum

Khuzdul

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Question 7 of 10

7. Erebor, on the northeast edge of Mirkwood, was more commonly known as: Hint

Dimrill Dale

The Iron Hills

The Lonely Mountain

The Glittering Caves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two nephews of Thorin Oakenshield were slain as they defended him in the Battle of Five Armies? Hint

Bifur and Bofur

Oin and Gloin

Balin and Dwalin

Fili and Kili

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Dwarf sought to reclaim Moria in 2989 Third Age, and led an expedition there? Hint

Dain II

Mim

Gloin

Balin

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the caves that Gimli fell in love with during the Battle of the Hornburg? Hint

Dungortheb

Azanulbizar

Aglarond

Mazarbul

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although Aule created the Dwarves, he could not give them life. Who did?

Answer: Iluvatar

Iluvatar sensed that there was no evil in Aule's heart and breathed life into his creations. However, he would not allow them to awake before the Firstborn, the Elves.

2. By what name did the Dwarves know Aule?

Answer: Mahal

Kementari was the surname of {Yavanna;} Sulimo was the title (and surname) of {Manwe;} and Elbereth was the name given to Varda by the Elves.

3. How many Dwarves were originally created by Aule?

Answer: 7

Durin I (also known as the Deathless) is the eldest and most famous of the original seven. Not much is known of the others though there is a rumor that mates were also created for them.

4. The Dwarven cities of Nogrod and Belegost were located in which mountain range?

Answer: Blue

They became very prosperous through trade with the Elves of Beleriand. They were both destroyed at the end of the First Age in the aftermath of the War of Wrath, where Morgoth was finally defeated.

5. Azaghal, Lord of Belegost, won great renown in the Battle of Unnumbered Tears for doing what?

Answer: he drove the dragon Glaurung from the battlefield

Azaghal and his people were the only ones able to withstand the fire and heat from Glaurung's breath. Though he perished, Azaghal badly wounded Glaurung, forcing the dragon to retreat. His people then left the battlefield and never fought again while the Age lasted.

6. What was the original name of the Mines of Moria?

Answer: Khazad-dum

It was re-named Moria, meaning the Black Pit, after it was abandoned in 1981 Third Age, a year Dwarven miners released an entombed Balrog.

7. Erebor, on the northeast edge of Mirkwood, was more commonly known as:

Answer: The Lonely Mountain

This kingdom was founded by Thrain I after he led his people from Moria. It was taken by the dragon Smaug in 2770 Third Age and was re-claimed in 2941. It endured into the Fourth Age.

8. Which two nephews of Thorin Oakenshield were slain as they defended him in the Battle of Five Armies?

Answer: Fili and Kili

They were the sons of his sister Dis. Thorin was also slain in the battle and laid to rest under the Lonely Mountain.

9. Which Dwarf sought to reclaim Moria in 2989 Third Age, and led an expedition there?

Answer: Balin

For five years, the expedition flourished, but in 2994, they were overrun by a huge host of Orcs and Trolls. All members of the expedition died and no word was heard from them until the Company of the Ring passed through and discovered their fate.

10. What was the name of the caves that Gimli fell in love with during the Battle of the Hornburg?

Answer: Aglarond

These were also known as the Glittering Caves. Gimli founded a Dwarf colony here after the War of the Ring and was its Lord.

Source: Author Birdman33

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