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Quiz about The Return of the King The Cast Says Goodbye

"The Return of the King" - The Cast Says Goodbye Quiz

The Appendices for "The Return of the King" Extended DVD complete the behind-the-scenes look at how this epic was filmed. Particularly poignant is how members of the cast finished filming pickup scenes for "The Return of the King." Good luck--enjoy!

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

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traderider

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198,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. John Rhys-Davies was given the last makeup "face" that he had to wear as "Gimli". What did he do with this "face?" Hint

He kept it

He burned it

He had it framed

He gave it to a friend

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Question 2 of 10

2. Orlando Bloom had become a superstar since principal photography for "The Lord of the Rings" completed in 2000. During one of his last pickup scenes during the summer of 2003, Orli saw something transpire that signaled his "Legolas" character was truly nearing the end. What happened? Hint

His bow broke

His elven cloak tore

His wig fell off

None of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sean Astin was interviewed about how the four actors portraying the hobbits were first filmed together in the scene from "The Fellowship of the Ring", when they eluded the Nazgul by hiding under the big tree. Where was the last (very emotional and touching) scene that the four actors filmed together during principal photography? Hint

Minas Tirith (Coronation Scene)

The Green Dragon Inn

The Prancing Pony

The Grey Havens

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Question 4 of 10

4. Speaking of farewells, the four actors who played the hobbits agreed that the filming of the scene at the Grey Havens was quite enjoyable.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. After her last pickup scene, Liv Tyler was given a stunning dress. Where in the movie trilogy does she wear this dress? Hint

At King Elessar's funeral

In Minas Tirith

In Rivendell

In the Trollshaw Forest

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Question 6 of 10

6. The stuntmen from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy arranged for a wonderful "haka" tribute to the two "kings" of the cast (Viggo Mortensen and Bernard Hill) after they finished their final scenes. What is a "haka?" Hint

Part of a Maori warrior's conditioning for war and battle

All of these

Different forms of Maori dance and performance

A way to ignite the breath, energize the body, and inspire the spirit

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Question 7 of 10

7. Viggo Mortensen suffered an injury after the "haka" tribute, an injury that he could have avoided entirely. What was this injury? Hint

A broken finger

A bad bump on the head

A broken toe

A chipped fingernail

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Question 8 of 10

8. The last pickup scenes featuring Sean Astin and Andy Serkis were located on Mount Doom. In terms of special-effects technology, these scenes were significant as they featured the first-ever use of real-time motion capture. What was likely the most "precious" gift Andy Serkis received for his going-away?

Answer: (3 words; 3, 3, 4 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Peter Jackson admitted that the toughest goodbye for him was after Elijah Wood's last pickup scene. Where was this scene? Hint

Bag End

The Grey Havens

Minas Tirith

Mount Doom

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Question 10 of 10

10. A lot of crew and cast members were present at the filming of this last pickup scene, including Dominic Monaghan.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Rhys-Davies was given the last makeup "face" that he had to wear as "Gimli". What did he do with this "face?"

Answer: He burned it

The crew were very well aware how frustrated John Rhys-Davies was with the makeup, given all the irritation and the itching it caused. So the man behind "Gimli" was invited to put the last makeup face to the fire, already conveniently set in a nearby trash container.

Answer: His bow broke

During one of his last pickup scenes, his bow broke. This Bow of the Galadhrim, which had served Legolas so well at Amon Hen and Helm's Deep, was apparently not up to the challenge at the Pelennor Fields! :-)

Answer: Minas Tirith (Coronation Scene)

Sean felt it lent a sense of symmetry to the filming of the epic that the four of them could be filmed together at the coronation scene in Minas Tirith. And during the audio commentary with the cast, the actors who played the hobbits confirmed that the scene was indeed the last one they filmed together during principal photography. To everyone's amusement, Viggo Mortensen wore a garish paper hat as his "crown" while he recited lines off-camera for the hobbits, and this paper hat got more and more outrageous with each take.

4. Speaking of farewells, the four actors who played the hobbits agreed that the filming of the scene at the Grey Havens was quite enjoyable.

Answer: False

Actually, everyone dreaded the thought of filming the Grey Havens scene, given all the crying involved and the headaches afterwards. The first day of takes was ruined because Sean Astin forgot to wear his vest in the afternoon, and another day of filming was similarly spoiled because the frames were out of focus.

5. After her last pickup scene, Liv Tyler was given a stunning dress. Where in the movie trilogy does she wear this dress?

Answer: In Rivendell

The red and black dress she received was the one she wears for the heart-breaking scene in Rivendell, when she tells Elrond that she has made a choice for mortality. It seems symbolic somehow, that she wears a solemn-looking dress as the life of the Eldar leaves her.

Answer: All of these

The performance of the haka by the "stunties" was compelling, and both Viggo Mortensen and Bernard Hill were so very moved by the tribute. Viggo's last scene was actually a quiet one that shows him being dressed in armor as the new King of Gondor, but this scene was not included in the Extended Edition of "The Return of the King".

7. Viggo Mortensen suffered an injury after the "haka" tribute, an injury that he could have avoided entirely. What was this injury?

Answer: A bad bump on the head

After the haka, Viggo head-butted the first stuntie he ran into. Then he realized that he had to head-butt all the other stunties so as not to leave anyone out, and there were several dozen of them!

Answer: The One Ring

Gollum and Frodo were two of the three Ringbearers.

9. Peter Jackson admitted that the toughest goodbye for him was after Elijah Wood's last pickup scene. Where was this scene?

Answer: Bag End

After all the grand events of the War of the Ring, people not familiar with the books were surprised by this sad and quiet scene in Bag End, as Frodo realizes that some hurts can never really heal. The fact that this was Elijah Wood's last scene lent to the melancholy atmosphere.

10. A lot of crew and cast members were present at the filming of this last pickup scene, including Dominic Monaghan.

Answer: True

Dom observed Peter Jackson very closely during the filming, and was wondering why he (PJ) continued to ask for more takes even after it was clear that Elijah had "nailed" the scene. It slowly dawned on everyone that PJ was finding it difficult to stop, and it was only when the film was close to running out that he called a halt and said the magic words, "...check the gate".

The filming of the epic was over, and PJ broke down in tears as he hugged Elijah.

Source: Author traderider

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