The Fellowship of the Ring - Book 1

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. An easy one. What is 144 referred to as by hobbits? One grouse. One square dozen. One gross. One dozen square.

2. Why should you "go not to the elves for counsel"? Elves wish to counsel no-one but themselves. They will always counsel the harder path. They no longer wish to have dealings with lesser folk. For they will answer both no and yes.

3. Elfstone is what kind of gem? emerald pearl diamond beryl

4. In the Old Forest, Merry and Pippin were caught by Old Man Willow. What foul thing happened to Frodo? He and Sam were pulled into the river. He was nearly suffocated by leaves. He was thrown into the water and held under by a root. Nothing happened to Frodo.

5. Who does Goldberry tell Frodo that Tom is? Master of wood, water, and hill. Keeper of this land and all within. Lord of this forest. Master of all that is seen, heard, and felt.

6. After being caught by the Barrow-wights, what did Tom tell the four hobbits to do? wash themselves in the river. run naked on the grass. lie in the sun. rest and be refreshed.

7. How many post scripts were on the letter from Gandalf that Barliman gave to Frodo? 4 1 3 2

8. What was Frodo's reply when Barliman asked "What may you be wanting?" on their arrival at The Prancing Pony? Beds for four. Supper. We are here to meet Gandalf the Grey. Beds for four and stabling for five ponies.

9. What name did Sam give to the 'crickets' in the Midgewater Marshes? skeereechers. neekerbreekers. cricketty crickers. evil crickets.

10. Frodo said of Sam, "First he was a conspirator, now he's a jester. He'll end up by becoming a ...." wizard or a warrior. muse or a minstrel. king or a lord. poet like old Bilbo.