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    Sauron created the One Ring, to rule over all the other rings of power, but who created the three Elven Rings?Middle Earth Trivia

      Celebrimbor. These creations of Celebrimbor were said to be the greatest work since Fëanor created the Silmarils. In Nenya Narya, and Vilya were embodied the power of air, fire, and water.

    Elrond's Father was Earendil, but who was Elrond's mother?Middle Earth Trivia

      Elwing. Elwing was the daughter of Dior the Fair. She escaped with the Silmaril that Beren wrested from Morgoth when the sons of Fëanor came to claim it. She later married Eärendil and had two sons, Elros and Elrond.

    Who was the last keeper of the elven ring of power 'Narya'?Middle Earth Trivia

      Gandalf. In the final chapter of "The Return of the King" it says that Gandalf openly wore the red elven ring Narya when the Ring-bearers left the Havens for Aman.

    What was the name of the black sword of Túrin?Middle Earth Trivia

      Gurthang. This is the sword he cast himself on to end his life. Originally the sword was forged by Eöl out of the metal of a meteorite, and was called Anglachel. When Eöl gave the sword up to Thingol in Doriath, Beleg Strongbow bore it.

    What was the name of the weapon the Morgoth brought to his battle with Fingolfin?Middle Earth Trivia

      Grond. Grond, the Hammer of the Underworld. The only time Morgoth is noted as using it in battle was when he used it to slay Fingolfin in single combat.

    When Sauron was cast down the first time in the early ages of Middle-earth, Elrond was present there. Who was he a herald to?Middle Earth Trivia

      Gil-Galad. In the coucil of Elrond at Rivendell, Elrond recalls this, and the might of the last host of Elves and Men.

    How many of the Istari were originally sent to middle earth?Middle Earth Trivia

      5. There were actually 5, but 2 passed into the east. This was stated in "Unfinished Tales" under the chapter entitled "The Istari". The three we know are Gandalf, Saruman, and Radagast, whereas the other two that passed into the east were calld Pallando and Alatar.

    The Ents made their first appearance in "The Two Towers". Treebeard tells the tales of the Entwives, but this is not the first time that they have been mentioned. Who had previously hinted about the presence of Ents in Middle-earth?Middle Earth Trivia

      Sam . In the initial chapters of the story, Sam is sitting in the local pub with the locals telling them a story about one of his friends who had seen a tree walking over one of the fields. Also, when Pippin and Merry describe the Shire to Treebeard, he comments that the Entwives would have liked that area.

    What was the name of the pony that Tom Bombadil rode while accompanying the hobbits out of his land?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Fatty Lumpkin .

    Who was the first king of Numenor?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Elros. He was the twin brother of Elrond, and son of Earendil the mariner.

    What was the original name given to Sauron by the Sindarin Elves?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Gorthaur. This was stated in the opening paragraph of 'Of the rings of power and the third age.' At the end of 'The Silmarillion.'

    When Aragorn was taken to Rivendell when he was a baby so to be hidden from Sauron as an heir to Isildur, what was the name he was given?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Estel. This was revealed to him on his 20th birthday, and estel meant 'hope.'

    Who originally forged the sword 'Narsil' that was later re-named 'Anduril' by Aragorn?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Telchar. Telchar was thought to be a smith of the eldar. Although it was brought to Numenor by Elendil, it is thought that the sword was a gift to the lords of Andunie.

    What token was used by Gondor to signal that urgent help was needed from allies?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      The red arrow . In the book the red arrow never got back to Gondor as the rider carrying the red arrow was kiled by orcs.

    What was the name of the ring that Gandalf bore?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Narya . He wore this ring openly in the last chapter of LOTR when Bilbo and Frodo were about to leave for the havens.

    The Chamber of Mazarbul was located in Moria and was used a record storage place. It was entered by Gandalf and Company during LOTR, whose notes did they find there?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Balin.

    What did Sam Gamgee name his first child?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Elanor. Elanor in elven speech meant 'sun-star.'

    Who was the last ruling steward of Gondor?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Faramir. Faramir took stewardship for a short while before Aragorn took his rightful place as king.

    What was the name of the drink that Elrond gave to Gandalf after they left Imladris, it was known for its rejuvination powers?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Miruvor. It was apparently a goldy colour that helped the party get through Moria.

    What was the name of Aragorn and Arwen's son?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Eldarion.

    Gandalf was revealed as a keeper of one of the three elven rings. Who was it that gave him this ring?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Cirdan. Cirdan gave him the ring because he could forsee that Gandalf was going to be the chief mover in works against Sauron.

    Which great elf was the daughter of Thingol and Lady Melian?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Luthien. Thingol was a high elf and Melian was a miar. Naturally their child would be of extremely high lineage.

    Originally when there were five of the Istari sent to middle earth each member wore a certain colour. There were White, Grey, Brown, and one other colour shared by two wizards. What was that colour?Tough Tolkien Quiz

      Blue. I don't know why blue was the only colour repeated by the Istari, but of these two who passed into the east there is very little written, and they do not come into any story.

    What Middle Earth race is Gollum most closely related to?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      Hobbits. He is apparently most closely related to Hobbits, particularly those of the Stoor strain.

    How many people were in the party that went to Lonely Mountain (excluding Gandalf)?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      14. There were 13 Dwarves plus one hobbit. Bilbo was hired to be the burglar and to change the unlucky number. Gandalf did not take part on the entire journey so really shouldn't be included in the numbers.

    What other name was Gandalf known as?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      all of these (Olorin, the Grey Fool, Mithrandir). Gandalf was known by many different names. His original name was Olorin, Denethor II called him the Grey Fool because he didn't like him, and the elves called him Mithrandir.

    What famous author did Tolkien often share his ideas with when writing his novels?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      C.S. Lewis. Lewis and Tolkien often shared their ideas about Middle Earth and Narnia at a local pub.

    What do the initials J.R.R stand for?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      John Ronald Reuel. Yep, his full name is John Ronald Reuel, but if you had such a long name you would use J.R.R too.

    What is the name of the dog that goes to the moon in a story Tolkien told to his son?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      Roverandom. Tolkien's short story Roverandom is based on a tale he told his son when on holiday. He told it to cheer his son up when he lost his favourite toy, a steel dog.

    Who created the One Ring?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      Sauron. Sauron created the One Ring in order to control all other rings of power.

    What was in Bilbo's pocket?J.R.R.Tolkien Life and Literature Quiz

      the One Ring. He found the One Ring after Gollum dropped it. He used the ring to help him win the riddle contest and escape from the Goblin Caves.

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