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Quiz about Dominic Monaghan The Merry Hobbit

Dominic Monaghan - The 'Merry' Hobbit Quiz

This is about Dominic Monaghan, who is best known for his role as Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Hellkitten182. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Hellkitten182

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,162

Updated
Feb 23 24

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Dominic Monaghan born? Hint

8 December 1976

18 December 1977

13 January 1977

8 November 1976

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these actors does NOT co-star with Dominic in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy? Hint

David Wenham

Billy Boyd

Stuart Townsend

Ian Holm

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Question 3 of 10

3. When filming a scene in "The Fellowship of the Ring" what did Dominic get stuck in his foot when trying to get to the Brandywine Bridge? Hint

Nail

Splinter

Glass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these has Dominic NOT appeared in? Hint

"Midsomer Murders"

"Hetty Wainthrop Investigates"

"Inspector Morse"

"Hostile Waters"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which subjects was Dominic studying at Sixth Form College when he was offered the part in a television programme alongside Patricia Routledge? Hint

Drama, Maths, History

Geography, English Language, French

Geography, English Literature, Drama

English Literature, German, Drama

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sport did Dominic enjoy taking part in when filming "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy in New Zealand? Hint

Surfing

Rock Climbing

Kick boxing

Bungee Jumping

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which other actors did Dominic share a trailer with whilst filming "The Lords of the Rings" Trilogy? Hint

Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Sir Ian Mckellen

Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen and Ian Holm

Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler and Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd, Sean Astin and Elijah Wood

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Merry and Pippin steal a firework in "The Fellowship of the Ring" what does Merry say when Pippin chooses a firework? Hint

Yes that's the one

No, no the big one

No Pippin that one to your left

Brilliant choice, now quick hurry

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the short film called in which Dominic plays Jack? Hint

"Vanishing Point"

"Charlies Angels"

"An Insomniac's Nightmare"

"Wilde"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who gave Dominic "The Lord of the Rings" to read? Hint

His friend

His mother

His father

His brother

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Dominic Monaghan born?

Answer: 8 December 1976

Dominic Monaghan was born on the 8 December 1976 in Berlin, Germany, to Austin and Aureen. He also has an older brother. Dominic can therefore speak fluent German. He can also do good accents such as Australian, American and Scottish. Dominic moved to Manchester when he was 12 with his family.

2. Which of these actors does NOT co-star with Dominic in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy?

Answer: Stuart Townsend

Dominic plays the hobbit Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in the trilogy alongside very famous actors such as Sir Ian Mckellen, Christopher Lee, Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood. Dominic is also officially the tallest of all the hobbits! Stuart Townsend was the actor originally cast to play the role of Aragon/Strider until it was decided the role had been cast too young.

3. When filming a scene in "The Fellowship of the Ring" what did Dominic get stuck in his foot when trying to get to the Brandywine Bridge?

Answer: Splinter

Dominic describes the splinter as being made of titanium when he is talking on the extended DVD version of "The Fellowship of the Ring," as it caused him so much pain. However when the splinter was pulled out it was only small!

4. Which of these has Dominic NOT appeared in?

Answer: "Midsomer Murders"

Orlando Bloom starred in "Midsomer Murders". Dominic has also been on the stage in plays such as "The Resurrectionists" and "Annie and Fanny from Bolton to Rome".

5. Which subjects was Dominic studying at Sixth Form College when he was offered the part in a television programme alongside Patricia Routledge?

Answer: Geography, English Literature, Drama

Dominic was offered the part in the programme "Hetty Wainthrop Investigates," which also starred Patricia Routledge.

6. What sport did Dominic enjoy taking part in when filming "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy in New Zealand?

Answer: Surfing

Other actors in the fellowship, like Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom, also enjoyed surfing whilst in New Zealand.

7. Which other actors did Dominic share a trailer with whilst filming "The Lords of the Rings" Trilogy?

Answer: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Sir Ian Mckellen

Apparently Dominic and Elijah would play loud music in the morning which was not to the taste of Sir Ian Mckellen!

8. When Merry and Pippin steal a firework in "The Fellowship of the Ring" what does Merry say when Pippin chooses a firework?

Answer: No, no the big one

Merry and Pippin steal a firework which turns into Smaug the dragon. When the firework explodes a scream from Billy Boyd (Pippin) can be heard, which Dominic teased him about.

9. What is the short film called in which Dominic plays Jack?

Answer: "An Insomniac's Nightmare"

Dominic stars in this short film, which has only been shown at film festivals in America.

10. Who gave Dominic "The Lord of the Rings" to read?

Answer: His father

In the extended version of 'The Fellowship of the Ring" DVD version, Dominic says his dad gave him the book when he was 15 and gave him 6 months to read it. However Dominic read it in 2.

Source: Author Hellkitten182

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