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I'm a Hobbit, Not a Dwarf! Trivia Quiz

This quiz will introduce you to those loveable characters, Hobbits.

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

Author
tyvmdear

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,463

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
748

Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (8/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 173 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which author was the very first to introduce us to these characters? Hint

JRR Tolkien

Edgar Rice Burroughs

CS Lewis

Oscar Wilde

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hobbits have many names that they go by; which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Halflings

Ents

Shire folk

Periannath

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to JRR Tolkien, what is the average height for a Hobbit? Hint

4'5"

3'6"

2'9"

Not precisely stated

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Question 4 of 10

4. On an average day, how many meals will a Hobbit eat? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hobbits are lovers of many things; which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Eating

Adventures

Farming

Brewing of Ale

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which language is used the most among Hobbits? Hint

Elvish Language

Common Speech

Language of Rohan

Orkish Speech

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Question 7 of 10

7. Tolkien was well versed in Old English and used it throughout his writings; what is the meaning of the Old English word "Holbytla"? Hint

Harvest

Hobbit

Hole-builder

Hungry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these characters is NOT a hobbit? Hint

Thorin Oakenshield

Hanna Brandybuck

Hobson Gamgee

Farmer Maggot

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Question 9 of 10

9. What hair style/color do Hobbits have? Hint

Short and blonde

Long and black

Curly and brown

Straight and brown

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do Dwarves have that Hobbits do not? Hint

Appetites

Beards

Small feet

Short hair

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which author was the very first to introduce us to these characters?

Answer: JRR Tolkien

The very first time that the literary world saw these characters was September 21st, 1937 in JRR Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit".

2. Hobbits have many names that they go by; which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Ents

The Elves refer to Hobbits by the name "Periannath". Ents are "tree herders", trees that have woken up.

3. According to JRR Tolkien, what is the average height for a Hobbit?

Answer: Not precisely stated

According to JRR Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" prologue, Hobbits are anywhere between 2-4 feet.

4. On an average day, how many meals will a Hobbit eat?

Answer: 7

Hobbits eat seven meals a day, when they can get them.
1. Breakfast, 2. Second Breakfast, 3. Elevenies, 4. Luncheon, 5. Afternoon tea, 6. Dinner, 7. Supper

5. Hobbits are lovers of many things; which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Adventures

Hobbits, for the most part, like to stay home and not go on adventures.
Bilbo Baggins (Frodo's uncle), was the first known Hobbit to embark on an adventure. He was presuaded by Gandalf to join the Dwarves on an adventure. To read about these adventures, you can read Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit".

6. Which language is used the most among Hobbits?

Answer: Common Speech

Hobbits have no language of their own or at least it has been so long since it was used, no one can even remember having one. They tend to use the language of the men living near by, which is referred to as common speech.

7. Tolkien was well versed in Old English and used it throughout his writings; what is the meaning of the Old English word "Holbytla"?

Answer: Hole-builder

Tolkien wrote that the name "Hobbit" was derived from this Old English word. It is believed, according to appendix F of "Lord of the Rings", that Holbytla is a Rohan word that over time has come to mean Hobbit.

8. Which of these characters is NOT a hobbit?

Answer: Thorin Oakenshield

Thorin Oakenshield was one of 13 Dwarves who accompanied Bilbo on his adventure in "The Hobbit".

9. What hair style/color do Hobbits have?

Answer: Curly and brown

All Hobbits have the same hair style and color, which is short, curly and brown.

10. What do Dwarves have that Hobbits do not?

Answer: Beards

All Dwarves have long, thick beards, where Hobbits have no beards at all.

Source: Author tyvmdear

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