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Lord of the Rings Trivia Quiz

Middle Earth has been the fascination of many fans since "The Lord of the Rings" was made into three movies. So now here is your chance to test your knowledge of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Anck-su-namun. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Anck-su-namun

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6670

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 147 (7/10), rahonavis (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Gandalf's many nicknames? Hint

The Grey Pilgrim

Gandalf Stormcrow

Gandalf Greyhame

Flame of Udun

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the actor who plays Faramir of Gondor? Hint

Andy Serkis

Ian Holm

David Wenham

Sean Bean

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Question 3 of 10

3. Gimli has plaits in his beard most of the way throughout the three movies.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the last name of Meriadoc, a.k.a; Merry? Hint

Proudfoot

Took

Brandybuck

Baggins

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the second line in Pippin's song from "The Return of the King"? Hint

"The earth comes next"

"Mist and Shadow"

"My life is lost"

"The world ahead"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What relation is Gimli to Balin? Hint

Brother

Cousin

Son

No relation

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where does Deagol first find the ring? Hint

Under a mountain

Riverbed

In the long grass

He never laid eyes on it

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character almost drowns at the end of "The Fellowship of the Ring"? Hint

Boromir

Gimli

Frodo

Sam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Theoden is set on fire and then jumps off a building.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which place in Middle Earth is famous for its horses? Hint

The Shire

Gondor

Rohan

Mordor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Gandalf's many nicknames?

Answer: Flame of Udun

"Greyhame" and "Stormcrow" are both names Gandalf is called while in the presence of King Theoden, and later in the stables he mentions that some calld him the "Grey Pilgrim". "Flame of Udun", however is what Gandalf calls the Balrog when fighting it in the Mines of Moria.

2. What is the name of the actor who plays Faramir of Gondor?

Answer: David Wenham

Faramir is the younger son of Denethor and Finduilas, the younger brother of Boromir, and Captain of Gondor. His mother died when he was only five years old, and growing up his father always seemed to favor Boromir over him.
Ian Holm plays Bilbo, while Bean plays Farmair's older brother Boromir and Andy Serkis does the voice and movements of Gollum.
In my opinion, Wenham plays the perfect Faramir.

3. Gimli has plaits in his beard most of the way throughout the three movies.

Answer: True

There are two, one each side of his mouth. However, they do disappear for some of the battle scenes, so I apologise if there was any confusion.

4. What is the last name of Meriadoc, a.k.a; Merry?

Answer: Brandybuck

Many times this is mentioned in the movie. The first mention is when Gandalf catches Merry and Pippin, after they let off one of his fireworks without permission.

5. What is the second line in Pippin's song from "The Return of the King"?

Answer: "The world ahead"

This is the song that Pippin sings to Denethor while Faramir and co. are attempting to reclaim Osgiliath.
For those who have read JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit", you may have noticed that the song Pippin sings is the last paragraph from one of the many songs Bilbo has written.

"Home is behind,
The world ahead;
And there are many paths to tread.
Through shadows,
To the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Mist and Shadow,
Cloud and Shade,
All shall fade
All shall...
Fade".

6. What relation is Gimli to Balin?

Answer: Cousin

This is mentioned when Gimli insists on taking the road through the Mines of Moria (assuming that it wasn't just a term of affection).
He mentions "My cousin Balin".
Gimli's father and Balin are first cousins, making Gimli and Balin cousins.

7. Where does Deagol first find the ring?

Answer: Riverbed

Deagol finds the ring at the beginning of "The Return of the King". He is fishing and gets pulled under by a large fish, and so then catches sight of the ring, which is then taken from him by Smeagol.

8. Which character almost drowns at the end of "The Fellowship of the Ring"?

Answer: Sam

When Frodo tries to leave in the elven boat; Sam follows, but can't swim. He comes very close to drowning, but is luckily rescued by Frodo.

9. Theoden is set on fire and then jumps off a building.

Answer: False

It is Denethor, not Theoden. It happens in "The Return of the King", and is just after Denethor attempts to burn Faramir alive.
This fact was only recently noticed by me, as it does not play a big dramatic scene so much as the other deaths in these movies.

10. Which place in Middle Earth is famous for its horses?

Answer: Rohan

This is mentioned many times in the movie - we meet the Riders of Rohan and Rohan is referred to several times as "The Realm of the Horse Lords".

Source: Author Anck-su-namun

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