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Easy Lord of the Rings Quiz | 10 Questions | Literature

I know you've seen the film, but have you read the book?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ruthers. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Ruthers

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
67,283

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
12631

Last 3 plays: Guest 118 (6/10), Iknowstuff1973 (9/10), Kwizzard (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sam and Frodo encounter the malevolent Shelob. What sort of creature does Shelob most closely resemble? Hint

Bat

Spider

Wolf

Lizard

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character appears in the film but does not appear in the book? Hint

Lurtz

Boromir

Gimli

Legolas

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Question 3 of 10

3. To what 'species' does Treebeard belong? Hint

Ent

Hobbit

Man

Orc

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the second son of the Steward of Gondor? Hint

Aragorn

Boromir

Faramir

Smeagol

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the King of Rohan, when we first meet the Rohirrim? Hint

Aragorn

Theoden

Eomer

Grima Wormtongue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the Orc-killing competition during the battle of Helm's Deep? Hint

Aragorn

Gimli

Legolas

Merry

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the farmer who shelters the hobbits from the Black Riders? Hint

Worm

Giles

Beetle

Maggot

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the landlord of the Prancing Pony? Hint

Charlie Farnes-Barnes

Fatty Bolger

Tom Bombadil

Barliman Butterbur

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Question 9 of 10

9. What has changed about Gandalf's appearance on his return in the "Two Towers"? Hint

He's shaved his beard

He's dressed in white

He's lost an eye

He's lost his hat

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the black gate of Mordor? Hint

Lothlorien

Isengard

Morannon

Minas Tirith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sam and Frodo encounter the malevolent Shelob. What sort of creature does Shelob most closely resemble?

Answer: Spider

Shelob lived in a foul stenching lair in Cirith Ungol and the hobbits were led there by the treacherous Gollum.

2. Which character appears in the film but does not appear in the book?

Answer: Lurtz

Lurtz is the mighty leader of the Uruks sent by Saruman to attack the Fellowship. He doesn't get a mention in the book.

3. To what 'species' does Treebeard belong?

Answer: Ent

Treebeard is the leader of the ancient Ent people. He lives in Fangorn where he is encountered by Pippin and Merry.

4. Who is the second son of the Steward of Gondor?

Answer: Faramir

Denethor, Steward of Gondor, has two sons. Boromir is the elder and Faramir is his younger brother.

5. Who is the King of Rohan, when we first meet the Rohirrim?

Answer: Theoden

Theoden was played by Bernard Hill in the film. If you're American you'll remember him as the Captain in Titanic, if you're female you'll remember him as the husband of Shirley Valentine, but to me he'll always be Yosser Hughes from 'Boys from the Blackstuff'. Gissa Job!

6. Who won the Orc-killing competition during the battle of Helm's Deep?

Answer: Gimli

Gimli takes out 42 foul Orcs. Legolas comes close, killing 41.

7. What is the name of the farmer who shelters the hobbits from the Black Riders?

Answer: Maggot

Maggot and Frodo had met before. The farmer had vented his wrath on a much younger Frodo when he caught him stealing his mushrooms.

8. Who is the landlord of the Prancing Pony?

Answer: Barliman Butterbur

9. What has changed about Gandalf's appearance on his return in the "Two Towers"?

Answer: He's dressed in white

Gandalf the Grey is transformed into Gandalf the White.

10. What is the name of the black gate of Mordor?

Answer: Morannon

Source: Author Ruthers

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