You Shall Not Pass This 'Lord Of The Rings' Quiz, Or Shall You?
Written by Rachel Bortles
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When was the last time you brushed up on your knowledge of Middle-Earth? Take a journey beyond the Shire and see if you can conquer the ring with our 'Lord Of The Rings' Quiz!
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'Lord Of The Rings' Quiz Questions
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Question 1
In 'The Fellowship of the Ring', the fearless warrior, Boromir, dies saving which two characters?
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AFrodo and Legolas
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BMerry and Pippin
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CFrodo and Sam
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DAragorn and Gimli
Merry and Pippin
In this brutal scene, Boromir is fatally wounded by three arrows shot by the Uruk-hai leader, Lurtz, while saving Merry and Pippin. Aragorn finds Boromir and slays Lurtz, getting the chance to say his final words to the valiant fighter.
Question 2
Most of Middle-Earth's Hobbits called The Shire home, but where exactly was this beautiful, grassy expanse filmed in regular Earth?
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ANew Zealand
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BAustralia
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CKansas
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DIceland
New Zealand
Not just The Shire, but every other scenery in the entire trilogy of the 'Lord of the Rings' was filmed in New Zealand. From the hilltops and forests to the mountains and farmlands, it took filmmakers 4 years to venture to each location and create the Middle-Earth world.
Question 3
The Misty Mountain was once inhabited by a rambunctious clan known as "Durin's Folk". What are "Durin's Folk" most commonly known as?
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ATrees
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BElves
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CDwarves
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DHobbits
Dwarves
"Durin's Folk," also known as "Longbeards" for obvious reasons, were a clan of Dwarves led originally by Durin I, "The Great".
Question 4
Orlando Bloom captivated us as the blond-haired Sindarin Elf, Legolas. As the son of the Elvenking Thranduil of Mirkwood, Legolas was the prince of which realm?
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ALindon
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BGondor
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CNevrast
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DWoodland
Woodland
Located deep in Mirkwood, the Woodland Realm was a kingdom of Silvan Elves until the War of the Elves and Sauron. Following the war, Thranduil of the Sindar ruled over the Silvan Elves.
Question 5
The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy is chock-full of memorable quotes. Who said, “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the Ages of this world alone”?
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AArwen
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BGaladriel
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CGollum
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DGandalf
Arwen
In this romantic scene, Arwen chooses to be mortal for her true love, Aragorn. She passes her precious jewel necklace, the Evenstar, on to him as a sign of her undying love.
Question 6
Each 'Lord of the Rings' character had their own weapon of choice - For example, Legolas was a skilled bowman and Gimli excelled with his battle axes. What was the name of Thorin's sword in 'The Hobbit'?
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AOrcrist
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BExcalibur
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CNeedle
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DZulfiqar
Orcrist
Also known as "the Goblin-cleaver," this powerful weapon was an Elven sword from Gondolin. It was discovered in a troll's cave and used by Thorin during most of 'The Hobbit'.
Question 7
It's no secret that the 'The Lord of the Rings' characters liked to have a good time - They enjoyed ale, wine, and mead at several locations throughout the trilogy. Which of these was not an inn, tavern, or pub mentioned in any of the books or movies?
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AThe Green Dragon
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BThe Old Guesthouse
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CThe Prancing Pony
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DThe Hobbit's Hoof
The Hobbit's Hoof
Samwise Gamgee's wife, Rosie Cotton, worked at The Green Dragon as a barmaid, and The Prancing Pony is where Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry first met Strider. While the Hobbit's Hoof may have a ring to it, it was never featured in the books or films.
Question 8
Gollum remains one of the most well-known, quotable characters from Middle-Earth. Before he became the Gollum we know, what was his hobbit name?
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APrecious
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BBilbo
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CDéagol
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DSméagol
Sméagol
It's difficult to imagine Gollum during his Hobbit days, but once upon a time, he was a Stoor Hobbit of the River-folk, who lived near the Gladden Fields and went by the name Sméagol.
Question 9
Amidst the many acts of heroism, who boldly said the infamous line "You Shall Not Pass" to the Balrog on The Bridge of Khazad-Dum?
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AGimli
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BFrodo
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CGandalf
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DAragorn
Gandalf
In this epic scene, Gandalf declares with confidence "You cannot pass. I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn."
Question 10
In 'The Fellowship of the Ring', Bilbo gives Frodo a powerful sword named "Sting". This unique weapon has possesses the magical ability to glow blue when who is nearby?
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ASauron
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BElves
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CMordirith
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DOrcs
Orcs
As seen when the Fellowship encountered orcs in the Mines of Moria, Frodo's fortunate gift was able to detect oncoming Orcs. We also watched in terror as Sam used the mighty sword to cut through the giant spider, Shelob's, webs!
Question 11
In his youth, Aragorn was known by the Sindarin word "Estel". What does this word mean?
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A"Trust" or "Hope"
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B"Faithful" or "Loyal"
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C"Brave" or "Bold"
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D"Passionate" or "Intense"
"Trust" or "Hope"
Aragorn didn't learn about his true name or ancestry until Elrond revealed it to him when he was 20 years old in the year 2951. At this time, Elrond bestowed upon him the Ring of Barahir and the Shards of Narsil.
Question 12
Galadriel, or the "Lady" of the Woods of Lothlórien, was among the most influential elves in Middle-Earth. What gift does she give Gimli in 'The Fellowship of the Ring'?
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AA powerful blue gemstone
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BA handmade goblet
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C3 strands of her hair
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DAn elvish axe
3 strands of her hair
Struck by Galadriel's beauty, Gimli makes a bold request for a single strand of her beautiful hair. To the astonishment of the other elves, Galadriel granted him 3 strands of her golden hair, which were later set in crystal as a "pledge of goodwill between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days".
Question 13
After a failed attempt at corruption, Saruman imprisons Gandalf atop the tower of Orthanc. Who comes to his rescue?
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ACeleborn
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BAragorn
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CGwaihir
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DFrodo
Gwaihir
Gwaihir, also known as Gwaihir the Windlord, was an eagle from the Misty Mountains and lord of the Great Eagles during the Third Age. He heroically came to Gandalf's aid when he was trapped in the Isengard tower.
Question 14
Ever wonder why Sam calls Frodo “Mister Frodo” or "Sir"? Well, that's because he was Sam's employer. What job did Sam do for Frodo?
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ADeliver mail
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BGarden
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CClean
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DButcher
Garden
Inherited from his father, Hamfast "Gaffer" Gamgee, Samwise Gamgee was Frodo Baggins' gardener, and a good one at that if we do say so ourselves! That explains why he used certain formalities when addressing Frodo.
Question 15
Where did Farmer Maggot, the proud owner of a farm called "Bamfurlong", lead Frodo and Sam?
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ABucklebury Ferry
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BThe Prancing Pony
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CBrandywine Bridge
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DThe Shire
Bucklebury Ferry
Bucklebury Ferry was a raft-ferry left unattended to be used by travelers as needed. Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin just narrowly made it on the raft before a Black Rider caught up with them.
Question 16
What mythical creature is said by Gandalf to be "the oldest living thing that still walks beneath the Sun upon this Middle-earth"?
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ASaruman
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BTreebeard
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CCeleborn
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DThe Eye of Sauron
Treebeard
Treebeard, AKA Fangorn, is an Ent (a race of tree beings), and the oldest left in Middle-Earth.
Question 17
It might seem like a no-brainer if you've seen the entire trilogy several times through, but think carefully - Who actually destroyed the One Ring?
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AFrodo
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BAragorn
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CSamwise
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DGollum
Gollum
You might've been inclined to immediately shout "Frodo!", but if you think really hard, you'll remember that it was Gollum who actually destroyed the Ring and fell into the fires of the volcano!
Question 18
It's always wise to use a pseudonym when traveling, especially when you're on a mission to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. What fake name does Gandalf give to Frodo?
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AEriador
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BMr. Underhill
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CFrank
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DMr. Overhill
Mr. Underhill
Frodo's alias while traveling was "Mr. Underhill" as we heard him say to the innkeeper at the Prancing Pony the night he met Strider, Aragorn's other name.
Question 19
If you want to eat like a Hobbit, you have to indulge in 'Elevenses' and which highly sought-after crop?
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ASquash
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BCabbage
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CMushrooms
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DPeppers
Mushrooms
Hobbits love food - I mean, they even eat 7 meals a day to try and take in as much as they can! Edible mushrooms are prized among Hobbits, which is why Farmer Maggot keeps a pack of dogs to protect his crops from being stolen.
Question 20
You may be surprised to know that one of our most adored characters, Pippin, was actually born with a different name! Do you know what it is?
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APeregrin Took
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BMeriadoc Brandybuck
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CPeregrin Brandybuck
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DPoppy Bolger
Peregrin Took
Closely linked to his friend and cousin, Meriadoc Brandybuck, Pippin was born Peregrin Took as the only son of Paladin Took II.
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perfect 20/20 on my first try