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The Nazgul Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the Nazgul, or Ringwraiths from "Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien. See how much you know about them!

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

Author
kittygirl171

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,191

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In all, how many Ringwraiths existed?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Around what year of the Second age did they appear as Ringwraiths? Hint

2220

2275

2250

2225

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False: The Ringwraiths were not overthrown when Sauron fell.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In his official title, the Lord of the Nazgul was the Witch-King of where? Hint

Dol Guldur

Angmar

Bruinen

Pelennor

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Question 5 of 10

5. About what year of the Third Age did the Ringwraiths (excluding their leader) return to Mordor to prepare it for Sauron? Hint

1600

1660

1620

1640

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Ringwraiths went to Dol Guldur in 2951 of the Third Age?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year of the Third age were the Ringwraiths sent to find the One Ring? Hint

3017

1017

2017

4017

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Question 8 of 10

8. Complete this sentence: The Nazgul's horses were destroyed at the Fords of _______. Hint

Isen

Bruinen

Brithiach

Carrock

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which battle was the Lord of the Nazgul killed in? Hint

The Battles of the Fords of Isen

The Battle of Pelennor Fields

Battle of the Azanulbizar

Battle of the Bywater

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete this sentence: The Nazgul were destroyed when the One ring was unmade in ________. Hint

Isengard

Orodruin

Angmar

Bruinen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In all, how many Ringwraiths existed?

Answer: 9

The Nazgul were comprised of nine beings that used to be men. These men were given the Nine Rings of power by Sauron in the Second Age.

2. Around what year of the Second age did they appear as Ringwraiths?

Answer: 2250

They first appeared as Ringwraiths about 2250 of the Second Age. They were completely dependent on the power of the One Ring at this time.

3. True or False: The Ringwraiths were not overthrown when Sauron fell.

Answer: False

Sauron fell at the end of the Second Age. the Ringwraiths, since they were dependent on the power of the ring, were also overthrown.

4. In his official title, the Lord of the Nazgul was the Witch-King of where?

Answer: Angmar

When the Ringwraiths reappeared about 1300 of the Third age, their chief became the Witch-King of Angmar.

5. About what year of the Third Age did the Ringwraiths (excluding their leader) return to Mordor to prepare it for Sauron?

Answer: 1640

The eight Ringwraths returned to Mordor to prepare it for Sauron around 1640 of the Third age. Nothing is known of the location of their chief.

6. How many Ringwraiths went to Dol Guldur in 2951 of the Third Age?

Answer: 3

Sauron had being staying in Dol Guldur until Mordor was prepared for him. After he left, three Ringwraiths were sent there.

7. In what year of the Third age were the Ringwraiths sent to find the One Ring?

Answer: 3017

Sauron sent the Ringwraiths to search for the Ring in 3017 of the Third age. This was shortly before Frodo set out on his quest to destroy it.

8. Complete this sentence: The Nazgul's horses were destroyed at the Fords of _______.

Answer: Bruinen

The Nazgul were known as the Black Riders because they rode black horses. Their horses were destroyed by Glorfindel and the magic of the elves at the Fords of Bruinen.

9. Which battle was the Lord of the Nazgul killed in?

Answer: The Battle of Pelennor Fields

The Lord of the Nazgul was killed in the Battle of Pelennor fields. He was killed by Eowyn with the assistance of Merry.

10. Complete this sentence: The Nazgul were destroyed when the One ring was unmade in ________.

Answer: Orodruin

Orodruin is located on the plain of Gorgoroth in Mordor. Orodruin was where the One Ring was made and eventually unmade.

Source: Author kittygirl171

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