A Trinity of Fantasy Literature

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1. Let's start with the authors: J.K. Rowling - "Harry Potter" J.R.R. Tolkien - "Lord of the Rings" Eoin Colfer - "Artemis Fowl" Which of the three is/are from the United Kingdom? all three Rowling and Colfer Rowling and Tolkien Colfer and Tolkien

2. Now for the setting: which of the three storylines involves a world hidden from the eyes of "normal" humans? all three both "Harry Potter" and "Artemis Fowl" only "Harry Potter" only "Lord of the Rings"

3. Though fans sometimes wish their favourite series never to end, at some point the characters' fates are sealed and the author finishes the series. Which of the three is the shortest (in terms of number of books)? Harry Potter Lord of the Rings Artemis Fowl They all have the same number of books.

4. We all know that "Lord of the Rings" is a story about a...ring. (No surprises there). However, is there another ring in "Harry Potter" or "Artemis Fowl" that plays an important role in the respective story? Yes No

5. A common theme in all three series are the fantasy languages spoken by some of the characters. However, one of the following languages has overstepped the boundaries of the written pages. It was created by the books' author and includes its own alphabet, vocabulary and grammar. Today it is spoken by many true fans of the series around the world. Which one? Sindarin - an Elvish language from "Lord of the Rings" Gnommish - the language of the People in "Artemis Fowl" Parseltongue - the language of snakes in "Harry Potter" There isn't any such language.

6. The concept of time travel is popular in both science-fiction and fantasy genres. Which of the three series uses time travel as part of the storyline? both "Harry Potter" and "Artemis Fowl" both "Artemis Fowl" and "Lord of the Rings" only "Artemis Fowl" all three series

7. A classic theme for a fantasy story is the battle of Good vs. Evil. The hero and his friends have to defeat the villain in order to save their world. Which of the three series follows this scheme in its plot? all of them only "Lord of the Rings" both "Artemis Fowl" and "Lord of the Rings" both "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings"

8. Another classic in fantasy literature is the character of the wise old mentor. Which of the series features such a personality? only "Lord of the Rings" both "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" only "Harry Potter" None of the series feature such a character.

9. Fantasy books often feature humanoid magical creatures. Is it true that all three series have both goblins and dwarfs as characters? True False

10. A major theme in literature in general, love also plays an important role in fantasy books. Which of the three series specifically names love as the power to conquer evil? Harry Potter Artemis Fowl Lord fo the Rings There is no such mention in the books.