LOTR Trivia!

Lord of the Rings Trilogy Forum

Ok... I will start this by asking a question about the LOTR trilogy. You see if you can answer the question, but DO NOT READ THE BOOKS OR WATCH THE MOVIES TO FIND THE ANSWER! This has to be purely from memory. Once you post your answer, wait fr conformation that it is correct and then you can post your own question....and so it begins....

Complete this Gandalf quote (film):
'The doors of Durin...'

Hmph, good question! Got me racking my brains
Although I won't spoil the thread and look it up...

...Good thread too

The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria, Speak, friend, and enter.

I know that one by heart thanks to the movie.

Okay... what is the Elvish name of the song sung by Galadriel upon the parting of the company from Lothlorien? And what is the english translation?

what?! ok, just to clarify, the person asking the question has to know the answer from memory as well. and thats alot of stuff to have to know by memory!...geez...i don't even know the song's name (if it has one) much less its translation word for word....hmmm....

I don't even recall a song, just Galadrial's VO, and maybe a few notes of Howard Shore...

I don't remember Galadriel singing a song either...

This thread isn't going to work if we keep having questions like this.

They need to be relatively easy....but not TOO easy if you get what i mean.
So what is the answer Neo?

I just cheated and looked it up in the book. There is no way anyone knows that by heart. Still love ya though, Neo!

O.K. that was too hard if it even stumped Shadow.

New one When Gandalf discovers that there is a Balrog he says?

Run!

Well since we've abandoned Neo's question, I'll give the answer. I did cheat.

Ai! laurie lantar lassi surinen,
yeni unotime ve ramar aldaron!
Yeni ve linte yuldar avanier
mi oromardi lisse-miruvoreva
Andune pella, Vardo tellumar
nu luini yassen tintilar i eleni
omaryo airetari-lirinen.

Si man i yulma nin enquantuva?
ve fanyar maryat Elentari ortane,
ar ilye tier undulave lumbule
ar sindanoriello caia monrie
i falmalinnar imbe met, ar hisie
untupa Calaciryo miri oiale
Si vanwa na, Romello vanwa, Valimar!

Namarie! Nai hiuvalye Valimar.
Nai elye hiruva. Namarie!

Ah! like gold fall the leaves in the wind, long years numberless as the wings of trees! The years have passed like swift draughts of the sweet mead in lofty halls beyond the West, beneath the blue vaults of Varda wherein the stars tremble in the song of her voice, holy and queenly. Who now shall refill the cup for me? For now the Kindler, Varda, The Queen of the Stars, from Mount Everwhite has upliftd her hands like clouds, and all paths are drowned deep in shadow; and out of a grey country dardkness lies on the foaming waves between us, and mist covers the jewels of Calacirya for ever. Now lost, lost to those from the East is Valimar! Farewell! Maybe thou shalt find Valimar. Maybe even thou shalt find it. Farewell!

Lead them on Aragorn, the Bridge is near! Swords are no more use here!

That's correct Sandy. Ask a question now.

Ok, an easy one to set the ball rolling. What is the name of Theoden's father?

I can't remember if it is Thendal or Thengal. Something like that.

Yep! Theoden son of Thengal...

Ask away!

Oh boy! Let me think.

Where does Frodo decide to "move" to when he sells Bag End. This is where Frodo, Sam, and Pippin meet up with Merry and Fatty before starting their journey.

Note: This is only in the book, not mentioned in the movie.

He moves over the Brandywine to Buckland, but I can't remember what the house is called.

Brandyhall I believe.

Be more specific

He doesn't move to Brandyhall. He moves into a little house. Where is the house located?

Small house located at Crickethollow in the country beyond Bucklebury.

Correct!!!!!

Your turn!

What is the name of Tom Bombadils pony?

Oh man! I am such a Tom fan, but I don't recall a pony name. Good question Sherry. You have me stumped!

His name consists of two words.

Fatty Lumpkin!!!!!!!

That's right, your turn

What are Merry's parents names? That includes his mothers maiden name!

OOh! I know dad's name, but not mom's. I'll leave this one for someone else.

just to clarify, the house frodo "moved" to was crickhollow, not cricket hollow... and Pip, your title of Thain is justly deserved...you really know your hobbit geneologies...i don't know this one either *hangs head sadly*

Dad was Saradoc and mom was Esmerelda? That name sticks out for some reason. Don't kill me if I am way off.

You are correct! But...what was his mothers last name before she married Saradoc?

her last name was Esmerelda Took bwahaah...yes i actually remebered something...i hope...

Your turn Nathan!

hmmm....ah yes what is the name of the battering ram used to knock down the Gates of Minas Tirith?

I hope I get it right. Gand? I just remember it is something like Gund, the people who make teddy bears.

nope sorry. close but not quite.

oh poo.

Grond? Is that it?

yep thats it Pip. your turn!

Yay!
OK...what is the horn call of Buckland? Just as near as you can get it...

Awake! Fear, Fire, Foes, Awake! something like that right?

Yep!
Awake! Awake! Fear, Fire, Foes! Awake! Fire, Foes! Awake!

your turn!

what are the names of the towers (in elven AND mannish) that guard the entrance to the black gate?

I havnt the foggiest!

Ooh, I know this one! It is a question in this quiz:

http://www.lordotrings.com/default-fl.asp

In 'mannish' they are called the 'Towers of the Teeth', and in Elvish they are called Carchost and Norchost, I think

mmm...sorta...but that wasn't what i was looking for...but its close enought. Narchost and Carchost the Towers of the Teeth. also called Firetooth and Fangfort.

Ok, what is the weed that Aragorn uses to reduce the effect of the Nazgul's wound on Frodo's shoulder, in Elvish and 'mannish'?

atheleas in elvish or kingsfoil in mannish. That right?

Yep

Yaaaaay!
Name 2 types of Pipe-weed

Longbottom Leaf

Old Toby's... best weed in the Southfarthings, says Bilbo!

Yaaaaaay! Well done! Ure go!

Yaay!

Who was the dragon, Smaug, killed by at Esgaroth?

Bard the Bowman?

Yep Your turn...

what was the reviving drink that Gandalf had in a flask from Rivendell?

Oooh, good question. It's one of those words that is right on the tip of my tongue but I just can't get it! I have JUST read that part in the book too

Heehee! It is one of those words....

I know. Mivuvor! The cordial of Imaldris. I just read that the other day as well.

What was the name of the Dunadan that died in the fight for Gondor?

Wow, you guys really know your stuff, I was screwed on all of those questions except fatty lumpkin because that's what we nicknamed our dog.
I have no idea the answer to that, but someone asked me this the other day in a similar game and I actually got it right, I was amazed!!

What name does Bilbo introduce himeself to Smaug as?

Imrahil isn't one of the Dunedain, nor is he at the council of Elrond...
uh...his name started with an H....arg...what was it...

Oh really? I'll believe you since my memory is like a sieve, with one big hole rather than lots of little ones.

I'm sure I read it in my 'Rough Guide to LOTR', ah well, I guess I'll have to concede this question then...

very true!

Was it Halbarad?

Halbarad did die in the battle of Pelanor Fields.

Ok, well I wasnt sure...Fuscia asked the question...I was beginning to think I was totally off track...

So who's turn is it to ask a question?

Go for it Heather

I dont know, I'm confused Fuscia never said if someone got her question right or wrong and then schmiggens asked an extra question...like I said I'm confused

Define the word periannath

A hobbit!!

I'll sacrifice my question for MistyRainWater, cos you've got to ask one as well I think...

Correct Sandy, Go ahead and ask a question Misty.

Ok then, thanks Sandy
finish this statement by Treebeard:

Ents the earthborn, old as ________
the wide-walkers, water drinking

Earth? maybe...i'm not sure...

Nope, close but not close enough your on the right track though

The rock?

Not 'The Rock' from WWF obviously

.....but thats not the answer unfortunately...

is it 'old as mountains'?

Yes it is! Good job Pip Your turn

erm...hmm...
what is the other name of 'Quickbeam' the ent?

Does anyone know? I can't remember.

*jumps up and down with her hand in the air* i know! i know! pick me!
want me to post another question?

yes, please

ok!
The answer was Bregalad

New question:
What was the Old Took's name ?

Gerontius?
That is a complete guess if I'm wrong, which I probably am

You are correct! Your turn!

Wahey

How old was the Old Took when he died?

130!

Correct

Ask away...

Erm...
name 10 hobbits from any of the books, deceased or not!

Frodo Baggins
Meriadoc Brandybuck
Peregrin Took
Samwise Gamgee
Rosie Cotton
Hamfast Gamgee
Bilbo Baggins
Ted Sandyman
Lophelia Sackville Baggins
Drogo Baggins

That'll do! your turn!

Name 4 different names for Aragorn...

Estel, Elessar, Wingfoot, Strider

Yup

Woohoo!

Complete Pippin's speech to Denethor

Here do i swear fealty and service to Gondor. In peace or war .....

anyone?

in living or dying, from this hour henceforth, until my lord release me, or death take me.

Is that right?

woohoo! go you!
Your turn to ask a question

Wowwee! I couldnt quite remember the "until my lord release me" bit at first but then it just clicked when I wrote down the other parts!

In the Fellowship of the Ring, what did Galadriel give to Aragorn as the fellowship was about to leave Lorien?

Erm... In the book it was the Evenstar, not sure about the film

I thought Arwen gave the Evenstar to Aragorn.

Yes adityamahesh, Galadriel did not give Aragorn the Evenstar, it was Arwen. (unless my memory is failing me!)

Didn't Galadriel say something along the lines of, "I cannot give you anything greater than the gift you already have."?

I don't think that Galadriel gave Aragorn anything, she just remarked about the Evenstar, which was given to him by Arwen.

That was in the movie, I think that Galadriel did give something to Aragorn...I cant remember though, I should

Yeah, that was in the movie, let me go do some research, I haven't read Fellowship in a while.

Yeah, I'm talking about in the book. Sorry, should have made that clear in my first post!

Yep, Galadrial gave Aragorn the Evenstar and a sheath for Anduril. I am 100% certain

Yeah, I am pretty sure that that is right. I am way to tired to go looking for my Fellowship of the Ring book, even though I know exactly where it is. LOL!!

who says this quote from the book: "Or he will not slay thee in thy turn. He will bear thee away to thehouses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh shall be devoured, and thy shriveled mind left naked to the Lidless Eye."

The Witch King.

curses...yes...your right...now you ask a question

What was the name of Aragorn's horse that the Rangers brought to him for the ride to Gondor?

Is the horse called Silver?

Is the horse called Silver?

Nope his name is Roheryn.

I was...uh...going to say that...i swear
alright...so who asks the next question?

Sure Shadow.

You can ask the next question.

ooh...well then i'd better make it a good one...hmmm...what is the name for the Black Gate in the Black Speech

Oh man! You are going to have to wait for someone with a memory to answer that.

...well my knowledge of all the spooky places in Middle-Earth is pretty extensive!

oh...its...i dont know!

well since no one seems to know...its the Morannon...
someone ask a question...

Nice easy one:
How many kids did Sam have?

are we going from the appendix or just from the actual story?

The appendix

Sam has 13 kids.

woohoo! Your go!

Where did the eagle take Gandalf after he saved him from Isengard?

Edoras?

You are so smart! Have a cookie and then ask a question.

What is the name of the river that flows through Lothlorien and joins the River Anduin?

the nimrodel?

Erm, close enough. I was looking for Celebrant, I had to look up Nimrodel some quizmaster I am...

Ask away!

How many days did Frodo bear the Morgul wound before he reached Rivendel?

was it 14?

it was a fortnight i believe...which is 12 days i think?

Fortnight is 2 weeks, or 14 days. Sandy is right.

Close guys. The answer is 17 days.

Next question

What is the name of Gandalfs sword?

oh thats an easy one Fuscia...Glamdring

I knew you would get it, but I also thought someone would get my last question about Frodo. You go.

here's a relatively easy one: what is the name of Barad-Dur in the Black Speech?

Lugburz? I just finished TTT, so I literally read that last night.

yep thats it...your turn sandy

Ok, this is from TTT as well. The two Uruks that find Frodo at the end of TTT are called Shagrat and Gorbag. They are both from different places, which one is from what place, (i.e. Like Saruman of Isengard, not just Mordor)?

Shagrat is from the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and Gorbag is from Minas Morgul.

Yep, your turn

what is the mark that the orcs from Minas Morul used? (a mark being their symbol, ex: the Uruk Hai had the white hand)

Is it a giant eye?

I'm pretty sure the red eye is the mark of Mordor Orcs, but I can't remember the mark of the Minas Morgul Orcs...

Nathan, what's the answer?

It's a halve of a moon in a circle.

its a moon with a leering face....

I think the book is fair game as well, Neo. I have gotten all of my questions from the book.

What are the names of Farmer Maggots dogs?

Grip, Fang and Wolf?

yes thats right Pip! (i think i can answer for Fuscia on this one)

O.K. Shadow, ask a question.

What are the names of the 2 mountain ranges that surround Mordor.

Ered Lithui and Ered Duath in elven at least.

I have no idea what there called in the common tounges of men, the ash mountains I think is one but the other I cannot remember.

(p.s. I hope you don't mind me just butting in without asking)

No one minds! Welcome to the LOTR forum!

I really don't know how to respond to that, this is the first chat-site-thing I have ever been on

Anyway, thanks for telling me you don't mind, I worried I might be invading or something.