Question 1

The story starts with a preparation for both Bilbo's and Frodo's birthday. How old will they become?

Accepted Answer

111 (Bilbo) & 33 (Frodo)

Question 2

How many years have passed since the Party when Gandalf tells Frodo about the One Ring?

Accepted Answer

17 years.

Question 3

What is the name of Tom Bombadil's horse?

Accepted Answer

Fatty Lumpkin

Question 4

What was the Shire year when Gandalf wrote the letter that was given to Barliman Butterbur, who in turn was supposed to give the note to Frodo when he arrived in Bree?

Accepted Answer

1418

Question 5

The Argonath, or Pillars of Kings, are both holding what?

Accepted Answer

Axes

Question 6

Which of the four Hobbits dreamed of falling water while sleeping at Tom Bombadil's house?

Accepted Answer

Merry

Question 7

What is the Elvish name for the tree-house platform that Frodo sleeps on outside the borders of Lothlorien?

Accepted Answer

Talan

Question 8

When did white wolves invade the Shire over the Brandywine River?

Accepted Answer

1311

Question 9

What number do Sam and his Gaffer live in, on Bagshot Row?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 10

Which of these statements regarding Tom Bombadil is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

He has a green hat.

Question 11

The company must cross the Ford of Bruinen to reach Rivendell and save Frodo; by what name does Strider refer to the river Bruinen?

Accepted Answer

Loudwater

Question 12

What did Tom Bombadil order Old Man Willow to do?

Accepted Answer

Dig deep, eat earth, drink water, go to sleep.

Question 13

What is the name of the river the hobbits cross and which way does Pippin say they should turn after crossing it?

Accepted Answer

Stockbrook, right.

Question 14

Beren was fated to meet Tinuviel  in the woods of what?

Accepted Answer

Doriath

Question 15

Frodo and his companions meet Elves leaving for the Grey Havens beyond the Shire. Their leader is Gildor Inglorion. To which Elf House does he belong?

Accepted Answer

The House of Finrod

Question 16

What are the names of the Farmer Maggot's three dogs?

Accepted Answer

Wolf, Fang, and Grip

Question 17

What does the name of the watch tower on top of Weathertop translate to?

Accepted Answer

Hill of Wind

Question 18

Strider and the Hobbits flee towards Rivendell. They receive help from an Elf from Rivendell. Who is this Elf?

Accepted Answer

Glorfindel

Question 19

Who is the King of Dale during the time of the Council of Elrond in Rivendell?

Accepted Answer

Brand

Question 20

In whose likenesses were the Argonath, or the Pillar of Kings made?

Accepted Answer

Isildur and Anárion

Question 21

The Fellowship camps on a hill on their way to Moria. What attacks them that night?

Accepted Answer

Wargs

Question 22

What are the names of the Mountains of Moria?

Accepted Answer

Caradhras, Celebdil, Fanuidhol

Question 23

Fill in the blank: 'The dark fire will not avail you, flame of ________. Go back to the shadow! You cannot pass!'?

Accepted Answer

Udun

Question 24

Where did Haldir say he returned from?

Accepted Answer

The Northern Fences.

Question 25

With the Fellowship broken, Frodo and Sam continue the journey to the Land of Shadow by crossing the river Anduin and landing on the southern slopes of where?

Accepted Answer

Amon Lhaw

Question 26

As the Bridge of Khazad-dûm and freedom from Moria nears, the Fellowship is pursued doggedly by orcs and 'some new devilry'. According to Gandalf, haste is necessary but escape will depend on what?

Accepted Answer

The sun shining outside.

Question 27

The passage of the Misty Mountains is fraught with danger for the Fellowship, no matter which road they take. Opinion in the company is divided as to what way is best; which is Aragorn's contentious p

Accepted Answer

Redhorn Gate.

Question 28

What is 'the cordial of Imladris'?

Accepted Answer

Miruvor

Question 29

What is the word that Hobbits use to describe something that had no use but that they did not want to throw away?

Accepted Answer

Mathom

Question 30

Who is being described in the passage: 'An Elvin-maid there was of old, A shining star by day: Her mantle white was hemmed with gold, Her shoes of silver-grey.'?

Accepted Answer

Nimrodel

The Fellowship of the Ring: A Very Challenging Book Trivia Quiz

2) How many years have passed since the Party when Gandalf tells Frodo about the One Ring?

3) What is the name of Tom Bombadil's horse?

4) What was the Shire year when Gandalf wrote the letter that was given to Barliman Butterbur, who in turn was supposed to give the note to Frodo when he arrived in Bree?

5) The Argonath, or Pillars of Kings, are both holding what?

6) Which of the four Hobbits dreamed of falling water while sleeping at Tom Bombadil's house?

7) What is the Elvish name for the tree-house platform that Frodo sleeps on outside the borders of Lothlorien?

8) When did white wolves invade the Shire over the Brandywine River?

9) What number do Sam and his Gaffer live in, on Bagshot Row?

10) Which of these statements regarding Tom Bombadil is incorrect?

11) The company must cross the Ford of Bruinen to reach Rivendell and save Frodo; by what name does Strider refer to the river Bruinen?

12) What did Tom Bombadil order Old Man Willow to do?

13) What is the name of the river the hobbits cross and which way does Pippin say they should turn after crossing it?

14) Beren was fated to meet Tinuviel in the woods of what?

15) Frodo and his companions meet Elves leaving for the Grey Havens beyond the Shire. Their leader is Gildor Inglorion. To which Elf House does he belong?

16) What are the names of the Farmer Maggot's three dogs?

17) What does the name of the watch tower on top of Weathertop translate to?

18) Strider and the Hobbits flee towards Rivendell. They receive help from an Elf from Rivendell. Who is this Elf?

19) Who is the King of Dale during the time of the Council of Elrond in Rivendell?

20) In whose likenesses were the Argonath, or the Pillar of Kings made?

21) The Fellowship camps on a hill on their way to Moria. What attacks them that night?

22) What are the names of the Mountains of Moria?

23) Fill in the blank: 'The dark fire will not avail you, flame of ________. Go back to the shadow! You cannot pass!'?

24) Where did Haldir say he returned from?

25) With the Fellowship broken, Frodo and Sam continue the journey to the Land of Shadow by crossing the river Anduin and landing on the southern slopes of where?

26) As the Bridge of Khazad-dûm and freedom from Moria nears, the Fellowship is pursued doggedly by orcs and 'some new devilry'. According to Gandalf, haste is necessary but escape will depend on what?

27) The passage of the Misty Mountains is fraught with danger for the Fellowship, no matter which road they take. Opinion in the company is divided as to what way is best; which is Aragorn's contentious p

28) What is 'the cordial of Imladris'?

29) What is the word that Hobbits use to describe something that had no use but that they did not want to throw away?

30) Who is being described in the passage: 'An Elvin-maid there was of old, A shining star by day: Her mantle white was hemmed with gold, Her shoes of silver-grey.'?