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Test Your Middle Earth Geography Knowledge! Quiz

So you've read the books, but can you remember the places that were covered in the trilogy?

A multiple-choice quiz by lady_legolas. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lady_legolas

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
15 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which of these Hobbits is NOT originally from Hobbiton?
Hint

Sam

Bilbo

The Gaffer

Frodo

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is the name of the four sections that the Shire is divided into?

Answer: (1 word. Old Toby grows in the south section.)

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Question 3 of 20

3. Tom Bombadil dwells in the Old Forest.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which village is a haven for passersby to enjoy the ale and the inn, and where Hobbits and Men live in harmony?
Hint

Bree

Edoras

Rivendell

Buckland

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Question 5 of 20

5. Upon which hill was Frodo stabbed by a Morgul blade?

Answer: (1 word. also known as the great watchtower of Amon Sul)

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Question 6 of 20

6. Where is the home of Lord Elrond and Arwen Evenstar? Hint

Mirkwood

Lothlorien

Rivendell

Fangorn

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Question 7 of 20

7. Bilbo played "Riddles in the Dark" with Gollum deep inside which mountain range?

Answer: (1 word. the mountains which prevented the Fellowship from passing over.)

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Question 8 of 20

8. "Speak friend and enter" is written at the entrance into which Dwarf city? Hint

Helm's Deep

Dale

Moria

Laketown

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which realm is home to some of the oldest races of Elves in Middle Earth: where time is not relevant and trees are their dwellings? Hint

Ithilien

Lothlorien

Mirkwood

Dol Amroth

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Question 10 of 20

10. The Fellowship passed the Argonath: the Kings of Old statues, while travelling down the Great River Running. True or False?

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. Gimli described which range of hills as being an "endless sea of razor sharp rocks"? Hint

Emyn Muil

Ered Lithui

Emyn Arnen

Ephel Duath

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which tower is home to the Lord of the Nazgul? Hint

Barad-Dur

Minas Ithil

Minas Morgul

Osgiliath

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Question 13 of 20

13. Sam and Frodo had to face Shelob at the pass of Cirith Ungol. True or False?

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which fiery volcano must Sam and Frodo travel to, to destroy the one ring?

Answer: (2 words. Spell it out, no abbreviations)

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Question 15 of 20

15. Barad-Dur is the dark fortress of Saruman. True or False?

True

False

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Question 16 of 20

16. In which forest would you most likely spot an Ent? Hint

Lothlorien

Mirkwood

Fangorn

Druadan

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name of the chief city of Rohan, which is home to King Theoden and the Rohirrim? Hint

Helm's Deep

Edoras

Erech

Dunharrow

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which battle took place, in which hundreds of mysterious trees arrived from Fangorn Forest? Hint

The battle of the Pelennor Fields

The battle of Helm's Deep

The battle of the Morannon

The battle of Ithilien

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is the name of the chief city of Gondor?

Answer: (2 words. The White City, which has seven levels.)

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Question 20 of 20

20. The Grey Havens is where the Elves go if they wish to leave Middle Earth. True or False?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Hobbits is NOT originally from Hobbiton?

Answer: Frodo

Hobbiton is the chief town in the Shire. Bilbo, Sam and the Gaffer have always lived in Hobbiton, while Frodo grew up in Buckland and moved in to Bag-End with Bilbo after his parents died.

2. What is the name of the four sections that the Shire is divided into?

Answer: Farthings

Hobbiton lies in the North-West Farthing. Old Toby grows in the South Farthing.

3. Tom Bombadil dwells in the Old Forest.

Answer: True

Tom Bombadil lived on a hilltop in the forest and he rescued the Hobbits twice while they were passing through his woods. What a nice guy!

4. Which village is a haven for passersby to enjoy the ale and the inn, and where Hobbits and Men live in harmony?

Answer: Bree

The Inn at Bree is called the Prancing Pony and is owned by the forgetful Barliman Butterbur.

5. Upon which hill was Frodo stabbed by a Morgul blade?

Answer: Weathertop

The watchtower was originally designed as a crown sitting upon a hill, but now all that remains are its ruins. Its Sindarin name, Amon sul, means Hill of Wind.

6. Where is the home of Lord Elrond and Arwen Evenstar?

Answer: Rivendell

Lord Elrond and Arwen Evenstar dwell in the Last Homely House in the valley of Rivendell.

7. Bilbo played "Riddles in the Dark" with Gollum deep inside which mountain range?

Answer: Misty

The Misty Mountains are home to many things including: Orcs, Giants, Wolves, Dwarves, Trolls, Gollum and one big mother of a Balrog.

8. "Speak friend and enter" is written at the entrance into which Dwarf city?

Answer: Moria

It is said that the Dwarves of Moria "delved too deep and greedily" and awoke "shadow and flame".

9. Which realm is home to some of the oldest races of Elves in Middle Earth: where time is not relevant and trees are their dwellings?

Answer: Lothlorien

Lothlorien is home to Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn.

10. The Fellowship passed the Argonath: the Kings of Old statues, while travelling down the Great River Running. True or False?

Answer: False

The Great River is called Anduin and eventually flows into the sea.

11. Gimli described which range of hills as being an "endless sea of razor sharp rocks"?

Answer: Emyn Muil

The Emyn Muil is just one of the places Sam and Frodo have to pass as they venture into Mordor.

12. Which tower is home to the Lord of the Nazgul?

Answer: Minas Morgul

Minas Morgul was originally named Minas Ithil when it was still a watchtower of Gondor, but when Sauron took over he gave it to his nine servants: the Nazgul.

13. Sam and Frodo had to face Shelob at the pass of Cirith Ungol. True or False?

Answer: True

As you remember Gollum led them into the lair of Shelob after he struck a deal with her. Note: This is the part of the story when I became extremely distraught.

14. Which fiery volcano must Sam and Frodo travel to, to destroy the one ring?

Answer: Mount Doom

Mount Doom is where the Last Alliance of Men and Elves fought against Sauron and where Isildur cut the Ring from the Dark Lord's finger.

15. Barad-Dur is the dark fortress of Saruman. True or False?

Answer: False

Sauron dwells in the dark tower Barad-dur, while Saruman dwells in Orthanc, the tower at Isengard.

16. In which forest would you most likely spot an Ent?

Answer: Fangorn

Ents are tree-herders and look very similar to giant trees. Treebeard is the oldest of all the Ents and is said to be the oldest of all living things.

17. What is the name of the chief city of Rohan, which is home to King Theoden and the Rohirrim?

Answer: Edoras

Theoden is King of the Golden Hall in Edoras and proves to be very valiant throughout the novels.

18. Which battle took place, in which hundreds of mysterious trees arrived from Fangorn Forest?

Answer: The battle of Helm's Deep

Helm's Deep has lagoon-like caves and high cliffs. As you remember, Gimli and Legolas struck a deal: after their tasks were done, Gimli would show him the beauty of Helm's Deep and Legolas would show him the beauty of Fangorn forest.

19. What is the name of the chief city of Gondor?

Answer: Minas Tirith

Minas Tirith is where Aragorn returns to reclaim his throne as King of Gondor.

20. The Grey Havens is where the Elves go if they wish to leave Middle Earth. True or False?

Answer: True

When arriving at the Grey Havens, the Elves board their ships to leave Middle Earth.

Source: Author lady_legolas

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