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Welcome to my quiz! This will test your attention to the fine details of "The Fellowship of the Ring".

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

Author
Enyd

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
3900

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (18/25), Luckycharm60 (25/25), Guest 73 (16/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. In Chapter I, "A Long Expected Party", what did Bilbo take with him, wrapped in a bundle of tattered cloth? Hint

His mithril shirt

Some food

His traveling clothes

A passport

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Question 2 of 25

2. In Chapter II, "The Shadow of the Past", how long does the book say Gandalf went away for? Hint

Seventeen Years

Fifty Years

He dropped in every once in a while

Nine Years

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Question 3 of 25

3. In Chapter III, "Three's Company", what does Frodo say to Gildor when they meet? Hint

Help us! Black Riders have come!

I know some of your tongue, Gildor, speak no secrets.

Mae Govannen, mellon!

A star shines upon the hour of our meeting.

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Question 4 of 25

4. In Chapter IV, "A Shortcut To Mushrooms", the hobbits cross a certain river. What is the name of the river, and which way does Pippin say they should turn after crossing it? Hint

Baranduin, left

The Water, left

Anduin, right

Stockbrook, right

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Question 5 of 25

5. Also in Chapter IV, the hobbits meet Farmer Maggot. He has three dogs. What are their names? Hint

Claw, Bark, and Wolf

Fang, Bill, and Wolf

Wolf, Fang, and Grip

Wolf, Fang, and Rip

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Question 6 of 25

6. In Chapter IV, how many sit down to eat at the table? Hint

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Question 7 of 25

7. What unusal word did Merry exclaim when he saw the mess on Frodo's new bathroom floor in Chapter V? Hint

Lawks!

Crikey!

Dibbles!

Yee-ha!

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Question 8 of 25

8. In Chapter VI, "The Old Forest", what did Tom Bombadil order Old Man Willow to do? Hint

dig deep, eat earth, drink water, go to sleep

Hear well, go to sleep, let those hobbits go

eat earth, drink water, listen to Tom Bombadil,

Get away from those hobbits before I chop you down, you silly old tree.

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Question 9 of 25

9. In Chapter VII, "In The House Of Tom Bombadil", what does Tom call the hobbits, and how does he compare himself? Hint

You are fat, and so am I

you are young, and I am old

You are weak, and I am strong

You are lost, and I am not

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Question 10 of 25

10. Also in Chapter VII, "In The House Of Tom Bombadil", what did Tom tell the hobbits not to heed? Hint

Goldberry

The animals outside

Their fears

Nightly Noises

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Question 11 of 25

11. In Chapter IX, "Strider", what does Strider say about his sword? Hint

Not much help, is it Frodo?

Not much use, is it Sam?

A fine blade, and it will protect you four from many dangers.

It is broken now, and shall never be reforged.

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Question 12 of 25

12. In Chapter X, "A Knife In The Dark", what does Strider say healed Beren's weary feet? Hint

The Valar

Love

Enchantment

Determination

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Question 13 of 25

13. In Chapter XI, "Many Meetings", why does Gandalf reprimand Pippin? Hint

Pippin does not take the matter of the Ring seriously enough

Pippin throws a rock at a tree

Pippin calls Frodo "The Lord of the Ring"

Pippin insults the elves

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Question 14 of 25

14. In Chapter XII, "The Council Of Elrond", what did Gloin call Moria? Hint

Great home of his forefathers

Wonder of the Northern World

The masterpiece of the dwarves

Erebor's superior

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Question 15 of 25

15. In Chapter XIII, "The Ring Goes South", Frodo said, "A real ____ is welcome!" Hint

meal

journey

sunrise

friend

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Question 16 of 25

16. In Chapter XIV, "A Journey In The Dark", Aragorn said of Gandalf, "He is surer of finding the way home than the _______." Hint

cats of Melkor

cats of Queen Beruthiel

birds of the ocean

dwarves who carved these halls

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Question 17 of 25

17. In Chapter XV, "The Bridge of Khazad-Dum", who was the first to cross the bridge? Hint

Merry

Frodo

Gimli

Aragorn

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Question 18 of 25

18. In Chapter XVI, "Lothlorien", the mountains of Moria are listed. What are they? Hint

Zirakzigil, Thangorodrim, Amon Sul

Caradhras, Celebdil, Fanuidhol

Tol Brandir, Amon Hen, Ephel Duath

Ered Luin, Iron Hills, Angmar

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Question 19 of 25

19. In Chapter XVII, "The Mirror Of Galadriel", what does Sam say takes the longest to finish? Hint

The job that's never started

A journey that's taken alone

A journey without a purpose

A farewell to an old friend

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Question 20 of 25

20. In Chapter XVIII, "Farewell to Lorien", where did Haldir say he returned from? Hint

The Northern Fences

The Great River

Rivendell

The Misty Mountains

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Question 21 of 25

21. In Chapter XIX, "The Great River", what did Sam consider himself to be? Hint

Frodo's lifeguard

A bother to Aragorn

Luggage in a boat

A night watchman

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Question 22 of 25

22. In Chapter XX, "The Breaking of the Fellowship", how many times did Frodo use the Ring? Hint

Once

Never

Three times

Twice

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Question 23 of 25

23. Also in Chapter XX, what did Boromir do that Gandalf said saved him? Hint

He told Frodo he was sorry.

He slaughtered many orcs in defense of the hobbits.

He helped Sam get to Frodo.

He told Aragorn that he had tried to take the Ring.

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Question 24 of 25

24. Sam ran up Amon Hen, looking for Frodo.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Gandalf did not play any part in the last chapter of "The Fellowship of the Ring".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Chapter I, "A Long Expected Party", what did Bilbo take with him, wrapped in a bundle of tattered cloth?

Answer: His mithril shirt

Bilbo took his mithril shirt with him, hidden under a bundle of seemingly worthless cloth. As Gandalf later says, "That shirt is worth more than the Shire."

2. In Chapter II, "The Shadow of the Past", how long does the book say Gandalf went away for?

Answer: Nine Years

Gandalf dropped in to see Frodo regularly, but then stopped all together for nine entire years before this chapter takes place.

3. In Chapter III, "Three's Company", what does Frodo say to Gildor when they meet?

Answer: A star shines upon the hour of our meeting.

Frodo said, "Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo", which is translated, "A star shines upon the hour of our meeting". This was a traditional Elvish greeting.

4. In Chapter IV, "A Shortcut To Mushrooms", the hobbits cross a certain river. What is the name of the river, and which way does Pippin say they should turn after crossing it?

Answer: Stockbrook, right

The Stockbrook ran through Woody End, and Pippin was alarmed that they had gone so far off course.

5. Also in Chapter IV, the hobbits meet Farmer Maggot. He has three dogs. What are their names?

Answer: Wolf, Fang, and Grip

Frodo was deathly afriad of Wolf, Fang, and Grip. This was because of an unfortunate run-in with the dogs he experienced as a child in Buckland.

6. In Chapter IV, how many sit down to eat at the table?

Answer: 14

All of Maggot's children, his wife, and the three hobbits share a wonderful meal together.

7. What unusal word did Merry exclaim when he saw the mess on Frodo's new bathroom floor in Chapter V?

Answer: Lawks!

Merry was a bit surprised that there was water all over the floor, thanks to Pippin. "Lawks!" apparently, was the first thing that came to mind, though I personally would have said "Crikey". :D

8. In Chapter VI, "The Old Forest", what did Tom Bombadil order Old Man Willow to do?

Answer: dig deep, eat earth, drink water, go to sleep

Tom Bombadil had an incredible power over the forest. He called himself "The Master" and truly, he was.

9. In Chapter VII, "In The House Of Tom Bombadil", what does Tom call the hobbits, and how does he compare himself?

Answer: you are young, and I am old

Tom Bombadil calls himself 'Eldest' and that is the only explanation of who he is, or at least all that Frodo perceived. Some believe that Tom was a Maia, a sort of demi-god.

10. Also in Chapter VII, "In The House Of Tom Bombadil", what did Tom tell the hobbits not to heed?

Answer: Nightly Noises

Tom Bombadil assured the hobbits that they were safe in his home, saying, "Heed no nightly noises!" as they were going to sleep.

11. In Chapter IX, "Strider", what does Strider say about his sword?

Answer: Not much use, is it Sam?

Strider's real name is Aragorn, and he is the rightful King of Gondor. The sword he carries is the sword Narsil, the very sword that was broken, and then cut the Ring from Sauron's hand. It will soon be reforged, however, and become Anduril.

12. In Chapter X, "A Knife In The Dark", what does Strider say healed Beren's weary feet?

Answer: Enchantment

Beren was fated to meet Tinuviel (an elf) in the woods of Doriath, so somehow his weariness was magically healed.

13. In Chapter XI, "Many Meetings", why does Gandalf reprimand Pippin?

Answer: Pippin calls Frodo "The Lord of the Ring"

Pippin calls Frodo "The Lord of the Ring". Gandalf responds, "Hush! Evil things do not come into this valley, but all the same we should not name them. Frodo is not the Lord of the Ring."

14. In Chapter XII, "The Council Of Elrond", what did Gloin call Moria?

Answer: Wonder of the Northern World

Gloin, reminiscing to Frodo about Moria, said, "Moria! Moria! Wonder of the Northern world." Gloin remembers Moria as a Dwarvish paradise, but it has since fallen into darkness.

15. In Chapter XIII, "The Ring Goes South", Frodo said, "A real ____ is welcome!"

Answer: sunrise

Frodo said, "A real sunrise is welcome!" And Tolkien describes him flinging back his hood to let the light onto his face. In the light, the members of the Fellowship see they have gone far.

16. In Chapter XIV, "A Journey In The Dark", Aragorn said of Gandalf, "He is surer of finding the way home than the _______."

Answer: cats of Queen Beruthiel

Queen Beruthiel was always identified with her many cats. Not much else is known about her. It is suggested by the quote that her cats were very clever.

17. In Chapter XV, "The Bridge of Khazad-Dum", who was the first to cross the bridge?

Answer: Gimli

Gandalf instructed Gimli to "lead the way" across the bridge, which could only be crossed in single file.

18. In Chapter XVI, "Lothlorien", the mountains of Moria are listed. What are they?

Answer: Caradhras, Celebdil, Fanuidhol

The three mountains of Caradhras, Fanuidhol, and Celebdil were above the underground caverns of Moria.

19. In Chapter XVII, "The Mirror Of Galadriel", what does Sam say takes the longest to finish?

Answer: The job that's never started

Sam quotes his 'gaffer' (his father), Hamfast Gamgee, many times in the book, and this is one of them.

20. In Chapter XVIII, "Farewell to Lorien", where did Haldir say he returned from?

Answer: The Northern Fences

Haldir had just returned from the Northern bordres of Lorien to bid farewell to the fellowship members.

21. In Chapter XIX, "The Great River", what did Sam consider himself to be?

Answer: Luggage in a boat

Sam, unable to help much at all in a boat, and feeling very uncomfortable, sat and did nothing for much of the long trip from Lorien to the Falls of Rauros.

22. In Chapter XX, "The Breaking of the Fellowship", how many times did Frodo use the Ring?

Answer: Twice

Frodo used the One Ring to escape Boromir, and also when he was atop Amon Hen, looking out past the Great River, towards Mordor. There, Sauron almost perceived him.

23. Also in Chapter XX, what did Boromir do that Gandalf said saved him?

Answer: He slaughtered many orcs in defense of the hobbits.

Gandalf says later on that, "It was not in vain that the young hobbits came with us, if only for Boromir's sake."

24. Sam ran up Amon Hen, looking for Frodo.

Answer: False

Sam guessed Frodo's true intentions, and caught him before he could slip away from the rest of the Fellowship.

25. Gandalf did not play any part in the last chapter of "The Fellowship of the Ring".

Answer: False

Although we do not understand this when we first read it, Gandalf later says, "Very nearly it was revealed to the Enemy, but it escaped. I had some part in that: for I sat in a high place, and I strove with the Dark Tower; and the Shadow passed."

Source: Author Enyd

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