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Quiz about Development of The Lord of the Rings part 3

Development of "The Lord of the Rings" (part 3) Quiz

A quiz about the original ideas Tolkien had for "The Lord of the Rings" (All questions are taken from the "History of Middle-Earth" books) (I advise you to try parts one and two of this quiz before you take this one)

A multiple-choice quiz by elenaran. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
elenaran

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,085

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before the story of Gandalf meeting a Balrog at the bridge of Khazad-Dum, what did Tolkien imagine that Gandalf was to confront? Hint

A black rider

A dragon

A troll

The orc chief

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Question 2 of 10

2. When finally the Balrog enters the story, who is it that breaks the bridge so that both fall down, before the final version was decided upon? Hint

A troll

Gandalf

The Balrog

It doesn't break, they just fall off the bridge

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Branding refer to in the early versions of the story? Hint

Glamdring

Anduril

A Dwarf

An Elf

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these events is the only one to be a part of the earliest outlines Tolkien made? Hint

The battle of Helm's Deep

The journey down the Anduin River

The journey through the Path of the Dead

The Siege of Gondor

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Question 5 of 10

5. In an early version of the story, Boromir is also killed, but not by an orc. Who was it? Hint

Saruman

Aragorn

Gandalf

Denethor

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Question 6 of 10

6. In early versions, the scene where Boromir tries to take the ring from Frodo, which leads to Frodo and Sam going on alone, does not take place at Amon Hen. Where does it take place? Hint

Inside Lothlorien

In Minas Tirith

In Rohan

Outside Lothlorien

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Question 7 of 10

7. The idea of Saruman taking captives arose early, but who were first imagined to be captured? Hint

All of these

Aragorn and Boromir

Legolas and Gimli

Merry and Pippin

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Question 8 of 10

8. The end of the story is somewhat different in the early outlines; which of these options is correct? Hint

Frodo is to die

Sam is to die

They both are to die

The ring is destroyed, but not at Mount Doom

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the war of the Ring, Tolkien imagined in an early outline that someone were to be given Isengard as a gift. Who was that? Hint

Radagast

Gandalf

Treebeard

Theoden

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tolkien wrote in one of his outlines that, if one of the four hobbits were to die it had to be this coward one, doing something brave. Who do you think he was talking about? Hint

Sam

Frodo

Merry

Pippin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before the story of Gandalf meeting a Balrog at the bridge of Khazad-Dum, what did Tolkien imagine that Gandalf was to confront?

Answer: A black rider

Tolkien first imagined that Gandalf was to confront a Black rider at the bridge, but the outcome of the battle was to be the same as in the final version; both fall into the abyss.

2. When finally the Balrog enters the story, who is it that breaks the bridge so that both fall down, before the final version was decided upon?

Answer: A troll

The troll enters the bridge and as he does the bridge breaks, and both the Balrog and Gandalf fall down. At this stage, the story of Gandalf not falling until the Balrog grabs him with the whip, is absent.

3. What does Branding refer to in the early versions of the story?

Answer: Anduril

At first Anduril, the flame of the west, carried by Aragorn, is named Branding. At this stage, he is also still called Trotter as well as Aragorn. Strider has not yet appeared, but he is no longer a hobbit.

4. Which of these events is the only one to be a part of the earliest outlines Tolkien made?

Answer: The Siege of Gondor

Only the Siege of Gondor is present. And it is there said that the siege is broken by Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli and Treebeard!

5. In an early version of the story, Boromir is also killed, but not by an orc. Who was it?

Answer: Aragorn

In the early drafts, it is said that Boromir went to Saruman for aid so that Boromir could become the ruler of Gondor after his father instead of Aragorn. For this treason he is killed by Aragorn.

6. In early versions, the scene where Boromir tries to take the ring from Frodo, which leads to Frodo and Sam going on alone, does not take place at Amon Hen. Where does it take place?

Answer: Outside Lothlorien

It takes place outside of Lothlorien. At this stage Boromir is not killed by an orc, but the fellowship is split nonetheless. Aragorn and Boromir go to Minas Tirith andthe two other hobbits' walk comes at last to Fangorn after searching for Frodo and Sam in vain. Legolas and Gimli decide to go home, but on the way they meet Gandalf and travel with him to Minas Tirith.

7. The idea of Saruman taking captives arose early, but who were first imagined to be captured?

Answer: Legolas and Gimli

Before the idea of Merry and Pippin being captured by Saruman, it is Legolas and Gimli who are the captives. Merry and Pippin are at this stage in Fangorn together with Treebeard.

8. The end of the story is somewhat different in the early outlines; which of these options is correct?

Answer: Sam is to die

In early outlines, it is Sam who takes the ring into Orodruin, and wrestles with Gollum This eventually leads to both of them falling into the volcano, and both die.

9. After the war of the Ring, Tolkien imagined in an early outline that someone were to be given Isengard as a gift. Who was that?

Answer: Radagast

Isengard was to be given to Radagast, but this is strange since he already had a nice dwelling at Rhosgobel. It is also said in the same outline that it might be given to the Dwarves.

10. Tolkien wrote in one of his outlines that, if one of the four hobbits were to die it had to be this coward one, doing something brave. Who do you think he was talking about?

Answer: Pippin

Here is what Tolkien wrote in one of his outlines: "If any of the hobbits is to be slain it must be the cowardly Pippin doing something brave. For instance..."

Source: Author elenaran

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