Only The Biggest Lord Of The Rings Fan Can Pass This Quiz
- by Joshua Olivieri
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Most fantasy novels these days have a clear inspiration: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. This massive trilogy of books was created to not only give more information as to what a Hobbit was, but further establish the fictional land known as Middle-Earth. Needless to say, Tolkien's biggest strength was his world-building.
The Lord of the Rings became one of the most critically-acclaimed fantasy series of all time, and was later adapted into one of the most critically-acclaimed movie series of all time. That said, many people have only seen the movies, which means they have missed out on a lot of the interesting and deep elements of Middle-Earth.
There are a few who have read all of the books and perhaps even dabbled in The Silmarillion. Wherever you may stand, know that we're not here to challenge those who have just seen the movies. We're going to dig deep into Middle-Earth lore to figure out which of you are the ultimate The Lord of the Rings fans.
If you're not familiar with the books, then this quiz may be seriously difficult for you. With that out of the way, are you ready for a challenge? Only the biggest The Lord of the Rings fans can even hope to pass this quiz.
Who was Treebeard's wife?
Treebard talks a few times in The Lord of the Rings about he and the Ents once had several Entwives in Fangorn Forest. Then he laments about how they, quite literally, lost them all and can no longer find them as a result. Among the numerous wives, Treebeard is broken over not knowing where his own lovely Ent was. The sad part is that we never find out what happened to her- only that she was missing and might've been seen near the Shire.
How many Wizards are there in Gandalf's Order?
The Wizards are a powerful race in Middle-Earth. More than just men who learned how to use magic, they are all-knowing beings who have been around since the Elder Days. Gandalf is one of these wizards and is known across all the land. Along with him is the evil wizard Saruman. However, there are more wizards in this Order than just the two of them. Yet, they weren't important to The Lord of the Rings, so we never saw them appear.
Prince Imrahil governs which land?
The movies never show this, but there was a company of knights who came out to help Faramir and his soldiers as they fled from the Orc-infested town of Osgiliath. Led by Prince Imrahil, they managed to get everyone back to Minas Tirith safely. When Lord Denethor started to go insane, Prince Imrahil helped Gandalf in taking command of Minas Tirith to fight the oncoming invasion from Mordor. Needless to say, the Gondorians were thankful that he rose to the occasion.
Tom Bombadil never made it into the films. Who got most of his lines?
Peter Jackson originally planned for Tom Bombadil to appear in The Lord of the Rings. However, he ran into some snags in trying to explain how the Ring had no effect on him as well as his importance to the overall story. Because of these factors, Bombadil was left out. That said, his legacy still lives on as his lines were given to another character in the trilogy. Fans of the book would catch it immediately, but those who never read them wouldn't notice.
Who was the leader of the Giant Eagles?
The Giant Eagles are given a fairly small role in The Lord of the Rings. They're mostly there to get the Fellowship out of a snag. However, in the books, they had a bit more to do. In The Hobbit, there's an entire scene where Gandalf is actually talking with one of them, informing him about their quest to Erebor. Why the movies and books never had them speak, we'll never know. Many fans still wish that the Eagles had been able to talk in the movies.
Who is Helm's Deep named after?
Helm's Deep was a fortress built for one purpose: to survive a siege longer than their enemy. It's easy to see that the people of Rohan would flee there in tough times, as it's a protective sanctuary against any foul enemies. However, Saruman the White knew that this was a common strategy for Rohan, and built devices constructed specifically to bring it down. After generations of serving as an impenetrable stronghold, the legendary fortress of Helm's Deep eventually saw its end.
What is the Elven name for Rivendell?
Rivendell one of three Elven cities that exist in Middle-Earth. Of the three, Rivendell is most concerned with the history of Middle-Earth and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. On top of that, they can also put together some insane weaponry using special forges. Rivendell is the name it was given in the common tongue, but the Elves refer to it a bit differently. The name is in the movies, but it takes a keen eye in order to catch onto it,.
Which of these regions did not reside in the realm of Arnor?
The map of Middle-Earth is so massive that it was impossible for Tolkien to incorporate all of the locations in The Lord of the Rings. One region that went unexplored was Arnor. This region was once home to a glorious society of men and kings. Featuring powerful fortresses, they were a stepping stone on greatness. They were brought down by the Witch King of Angmar, and his powerful army of orcs, Hill-Men, and Barrow Wights. However, the kingdom was later reborn.
Weathertop is the ruins of which fortress?
Weathertop became an iconic location in The Lord of the Rings. It signals the first time that the Hobbits drew their swords to fight as well as the place where Frodo was stabbed by the Witch King. If it weren't for Aragorn showing up with a torch, then it would've been death for the four Hobbits. There's a special significance there, as Weathertop was once part of a great fortress of men, where kings and royals would live. That watchtower was put into ruins by the Witch-King several years in the past.
What was Sauron's original name?
The Dark Lord Sauron is known is the big baddie in The Lord of the Rings. Extending his cruelty, malice, and will to dominate all life, he is the one that the rest of Middle-Earth fears. That said, every villain has an origin, and Sauron is no exception. For he became the tyrannical leader of Middle-Earth, he was known by another name in the tongues of men. Even back then, he dabbled in all sorts of dark arts to become the inevitable Lord of the Rings.
Who married Eomer?
After the War of the Ring, Eomer became the King of Rohan. Trying to take his people into a new era of prosperity, he ruled with the decisiveness and grace that Theoden had before him. However, he would not have to rule alone, as he was graced with a wife. Eomer went down in history as one of the greatest kings of Rohan. The two later had a son, who go on to succeed Eomer as the king of the region.
Luthien pledged herself to whom?
During the Fellowship of the Ring movie, Frodo wakes up to Aragorn singing a quiet song in the middle of the night. When asking him about it, Aragorn tells him that it was the Lay of Luthien. Luthien was a She-Elf who had pledged herself to a mortal. In doing so, she gave up her chance at immortality. It was especially relevant to Aragorn because he too was in love with an Elf who was willing to give up everlasting life for him.
Where would the Elves go to live eternally?
The Elves in Middle-Earth were immortal. They could live forever in that world unless they were killed in battle. In order to maintain their everlasting lives, they would board a white ship and sail into the West, to a prosperous land where they would never die. The great part about this land is that all who entered it were immediately granted with eternal life. It wasn't just Elves who made the journey, but Men, Hobbits, and even a special Dwarf.
True or false? Sam went to the Undying Lands.
After the War of the Ring, Frodo and Bilbo were invited to board the last ship into the Undying Lands. Leaving everyone they loved behind, the two of them got to live eternally in a place where no harm could ever touch them. However, it's been said that other people went to the Undying Lands after Frodo and Bilbo on special request. After all, Legolas had to make the journey eventually. But what about Frodo's old friend, Samwise Gamgee? Where'd he end up?
Which Dwarf's skeleton lay next to Balin's tomb?
The company of Thorin Oakenshield still had great things to do after the Battle of the Five Armies. Balin took it upon himself to reclaim the land of Moria and force the Goblins to leave the area. However, the Dwarves continuously dug down so deep that they awoke the Balrog and brought the Goblins back. They weren't long for this world. Balin ended up in a tomb, and another one of Thorin's company died right next to him, holding a book.
Which Ringwraith other than the Witch King had a name?
The Ringwraiths were once nine men who had been ensnared by powerful rings created by Sauron. After they had fallen into shadow, they became servants tasked with leading his armies into battle and searching for the One Ring when it resurfaced. The Ringwraiths had been corrupted for so long that very few of their names are ever mentioned. Apart from the Witch King of Angmar, there was only one other Ringwraith who was confirmed by Tolkien to have a name.
Gothmog was an orc captain. Who else held the name Gothmog?
During The Return of the King, the armies of Mordor were governed by the grotesque orc captain known as Gothmog. He was fearless, powerful, and brutally persistent. However, he was not the only being in Middle-Earth history to have that name. There was another being who appeared in the First Age who was named Gothmog. Like the orc captain, he was also a servant of evil who took it upon himself to bring about the end of all good in the world.
Who was the King of Dale during the War of the Ring?
After the dragon, Smaug was killed and the city of Lake Town destroyed, Bard led the men to the ruins of Dale, where they rebuilt their lives at the foot of the Lonely Mountain. Bard was crowned the king after the Battle of the Five Armies and ruled strongly. By the time of the War of the Ring, Easterlings came to Dale seeking information on Bilbo and the Ring, but they refused to give up any. As such, Dale and Erebor fought against the armies of Mordor as well.
What is the name of the plain in between the Black Gate and Mount Doom?
The land of Mordor, for the most part, is a wasteful and desolate area. Populated by ashes, dust, pits, and thousands of orcs, there is little than can survive in this one great world of men. Once you enter through the Black Gate and simply walk into Mordor, you have to cross a massive barren plane before you can hope to get to Mount Doom. The only way Frodo and Sam made it was by Aragorn distracting the Eye of Sauron.
Did Sauron have a physical form in the Third Age?
When we're introduced to the Dark Lord Sauron at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings movies, he is a massive warrior hell bent on destroying the alliance of men and elves. However, the Ring is cut from his hand and he is seemingly destroyed. Unfortunately, Sauron would come back to Middle-Earth in the tower of Barad-Dur. His lidless eye would constantly watch over the entire world and send armies of orcs forward. However, could there have been a physical form in the Dark Tower?
What is the name of the bartender at the Prancing Pony?
When Gandalf first sends Frodo on his quest to take the Ring to Rivendell, he instructs the Hobbit to go to the inn of the Prancing Pony at Bree. When Frodo and his three companions arrive there, they are greeted by a chubby bartender who offers them "Hobbit-sized" rooms. While his name is never mentioned in the films, the books actually refer to it. To be fair, we understand why Peter Jackson didn't include it, as it wouldn't have added much to the story he was telling.
After the War of the Ring, where did Gimli stay?
Gimli was the only dwarf who fought in the War of the Ring. Being the son of Gloin, a former member of Thorin's company, Gimli was present during the Council of Elrond and offered his services to the Fellowship of the Ring. He traveled with Aragorn and Legolas and fought in the battle at Helm's Deep and the Battle at the Pelennor Fields. He survived Sauron's forces and spent the rest of his days as the lord of a particular area.
How did Frodo's parents die?
When we first meet Frodo, he is under the care of Bilbo Baggins at Bag End. What we're not told in the films is that he was the son of a Hobbit named Drogo Baggins. His parents weren't the abandoning type, so they didn't just drop him off with no warning. Instead, there was a situation that resulted in their deaths. Bilbo, taking an interest in his nephew, decided to take him in. There was a sense of adventure in Frodo that wasn't present in most Baggins.
Glamdring belonged to whom?
There are many legendary blades in The Lord of the Rings, and the majority of them were created by the elves. One of these blades was Glamdring, which was renowned for the many orcs it cut down in battle. It was originally forged for the King of Gondolin in the First Age, and has since made its way through the history of Middle-Earth. It was known to the Goblins of Middle-Earth as the "Beater," and they feared it whenever it turned up.
After Gandalf left Bag End suspecting he had found the One Ring, how long was he gone?
After Bilbo left Bag End, he parted with the One Ring. Gandalf studied it to find that it might've been the One Ring that Sauron created for ultimate power. He left to travel to Minas Tirith, instructing Frodo to "keep it secret. Keep it safe." As such, Frodo patiently waited the Wizard's return, not knowing if there were any other unsightly foes would come to the Shire to try and take the Ring by force. Thankfully, Gandalf the Grey came back before anything bad happened.