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Gandalf Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Gandalf from "Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien. See how much you know about him!

A multiple-choice quiz by kittygirl171. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kittygirl171

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,597

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5762

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (6/10), Guest 78 (9/10), Guest 204 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what age did Gandalf arrive in Middle Earth? Hint

Fourth

Second

Third

First

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Question 2 of 10

2. True or false: When he arrived, Gandalf was the most powerful wizard in his order.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or false: Gandalf bore the ring Vilya.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Gandalf's color in the beginning of "Lord of the Rings"? Hint

White

Grey

Brown

Green

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or false: Gandalf is one of the Istari.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year of the Third age did Gandalf persuade Bilbo to give the ring to Frodo? Hint

3001

3000

3002

2999

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Gandalf's real name?

Answer: (One Word (name given to him during his youth in Valinor))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these names was Gandalf never called? Hint

Estel

Tharkun

Mithrandir

Incanus

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of Gandalf's sword?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Gandalf ever sail over the Sea?

Yes

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 75: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what age did Gandalf arrive in Middle Earth?

Answer: Third

Gandalf, along with the other Istari, arrived in Middle Earth in about 1000 of the Third age in order to restore peace to the free peoples of Middle Earth.

2. True or false: When he arrived, Gandalf was the most powerful wizard in his order.

Answer: False

Saruman was the most powerful wizard, but Gandalf was second to Saruman.

3. True or false: Gandalf bore the ring Vilya.

Answer: False

Gandalf actually bore the ring Narya. He was given it by Cirdan.

4. What was Gandalf's color in the beginning of "Lord of the Rings"?

Answer: Grey

Gandalf's color was grey, Saruman's color was white, and Radagast's color was brown. The other two Istari were blue.

5. True or false: Gandalf is one of the Istari.

Answer: True

The Istari are the five (or more) beings sent to Middle Earth by the Valar in about 1000 of the Third age to unite and counsel the Free Peoples in their struggles against Sauron.

6. In what year of the Third age did Gandalf persuade Bilbo to give the ring to Frodo?

Answer: 3001

He suspected that Bilbo's ring was the One ring. From 2941 to 3001 of the first age he watched over the Shire with the aid of the Rangers.

7. What was Gandalf's real name?

Answer: Olorin

Gandalf had many names, a few of which are Mithrandir, Stormcrow, Grey Pilgrim, Tharkun, Grey Fool, Lathspell, and Incanus.

8. Which of these names was Gandalf never called?

Answer: Estel

Estel was actually one of the names given to Aragorn. Gandalf was called Mithrandir by the Elves, Tharkun by the dwarves and Incanus by the Haradrim.

9. What was the name of Gandalf's sword?

Answer: Glamdring

Gandalf is thought to have received Glamdring in 2941 of the Third age. He also had a great staff.

10. Did Gandalf ever sail over the Sea?

Answer: Yes

Yes, in fact, Gandalf accompanied Frodo with the last riding of the Keepers of the rings.

Source: Author kittygirl171

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