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Quiz about LOTR AlphabetLanguage quiz
Quiz about LOTR AlphabetLanguage quiz

LOTR Alphabet/Language quiz


Ah the language of LOTR...This quiz isn't intended to be difficult. I recommend this quiz to only those who have thorughly read the appendices of the LOTR trilogy. Enjoy friends!

A multiple-choice quiz by CatWoman911. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
CatWoman911
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
183,961
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
625
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Question 1 of 10
1. The elven language known as Quenya has spelling similar to what language? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the common speech, what letter always has the value of "k" even before "e" and "i"?

Answer: ((a consonant))
Question 3 of 10
3. What letter combination represents "th" as pronounced in the word "clothes"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The two Eldarin languages are ________and________ Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The letter that is considered a vowel IN SINDARIN ONLY is __. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. (t or f) "Qu" has been used as "Cu" in Westron speech.


Question 7 of 10
7. In Eldarin dialect, the letter "r" is _______. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The "sh" in both Dwarvish and is Orkish similar to the "sh" in _______. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which English word is the "ty" letter combination best represented? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. (t or f) A final "e" is always muted in Westron, as in English.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The elven language known as Quenya has spelling similar to what language?

Answer: Latin

The relationship between these two languages is stated in Appendix E under "Writing and Spelling".
2. In the common speech, what letter always has the value of "k" even before "e" and "i"?

Answer: c

An example of this is the word "celeb" meaning silver. It should be pronounced as "keleb".
3. What letter combination represents "th" as pronounced in the word "clothes"?

Answer: dh

It is usually related to "d".
4. The two Eldarin languages are ________and________

Answer: Quenya and Sindarin

Though closely related, both Eldarin languages hold both unique similarities and differences. For example, the "z" sound was nonexistent in contemporary Quenya and Sindarin. However, "y" is used as a consonant in Quenya while in Sindarin, it is a vowel.
5. The letter that is considered a vowel IN SINDARIN ONLY is __.

Answer: y

The letter "x" is excluded from Westron speech.
6. (t or f) "Qu" has been used as "Cu" in Westron speech.

Answer: False

The "qu" combination has been used as "cw", a frequent combination in Quenya.
7. In Eldarin dialect, the letter "r" is _______.

Answer: trilled or rolled

This sound is even present when "r" precedes a consonant.
8. The "sh" in both Dwarvish and is Orkish similar to the "sh" in _______.

Answer: English

The "sh" in Westron is also simliar.
9. In which English word is the "ty" letter combination best represented?

Answer: tune

This was derived from the addition of a "c" or a "t" to a "y".
10. (t or f) A final "e" is always muted in Westron, as in English.

Answer: False

Unlike English, a final "e" is never mute in Westron speech.
Source: Author CatWoman911

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