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Quiz about The Common Folk of Middle Earth
Quiz about The Common Folk of Middle Earth

The Common Folk of Middle Earth Quiz


They're not heroes or kings, wizards or wraiths and they don't own magical jewelry of any kind. They're just trying to earn an honest buck.

A multiple-choice quiz by quogequox. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
quogequox
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
217,240
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
764
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who runs the Prancing Pony Inn? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which hardworking hobbit is famous for his delicious mushrooms and ferocious dogs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Samwise Gamgee went from being a lowly gardener to rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. His father was much more down to earth. What was he known as? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which dubious character sold the hobbits a pony in Bree? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Bob and Nob worked at the Prancing Pony; what was their occupation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Elven king of Mirkwood had many servants, including a butler. What was the name of his butler at the time of Bilbo's adventures in "The Hobbit"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the son of Beregond who befriends Pippin in Minas Tirith? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the wise woman of Gondor who found the herb kingsfoil for Aragorn to heal with after the Battle of Pelennor Fields? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The ruler of Lake-town is neither king nor conqueror, nor does he have a glorious bloodline, he is merely a successful and greedy merchant. By what title does the ruler of Lake-town go by? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The hobbits that followed Frodo Baggins at the time of the War of the Ring had many adventures and performed many great deeds, but one of Frodo's friends chose against searching out adventure and stayed within the quiet borders of the Shire. What was his name? Hint



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1. Who runs the Prancing Pony Inn?

Answer: Barliman Butterbur

The Prancing Pony is frequented by the folk of the village of Bree as well as all sorts of travelers, not all of them fair. Barliman forgets to forward a message from Gandalf to Frodo Baggins and fears the retribution the wizard may have in mind for him.
2. Which hardworking hobbit is famous for his delicious mushrooms and ferocious dogs?

Answer: Farmer Maggot

The hard working Maggot had for many years been the victim of theft as young hobbits helped themselves to his delicious mushrooms. Upon finding a young Frodo Baggins trespassing on his property he brought over his dogs and declared "See lads, next time this young varmint sets foot on my land, you can eat him."
3. Samwise Gamgee went from being a lowly gardener to rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. His father was much more down to earth. What was he known as?

Answer: The Gaffer

As the gardener to the famous and peculiar Bilbo Baggins for many years, The Gaffer was always a good source of information about the queer folk that visited at Bag End, and was frequently prodded for gossip at his favorite inn The Ivy Bush. His real name was Ham Gamgee.
4. Which dubious character sold the hobbits a pony in Bree?

Answer: Bill Ferny

Bill had a bad name in Bree; he assorted with odd folk and was in fact an agent for Saruman, informing him of the activities of Frodo in Bree. Despite this affiliation he was happy to make an extra profit by selling the dispirited pony to the hobbits for the outrageous price of twelve silver pennies. Eventually he was forced to leave Bree and for a short period of time was placed in charge of the Brandywine Bridge in the Shire before Frodo returned and expelled him.
5. Bob and Nob worked at the Prancing Pony; what was their occupation?

Answer: Stable hands

Much abused by the busy Barliman Butterbur, both Bob and Nob were constantly out on errands for their boss. On the occasion of Frodo's visit Nob makes a passable decoy of the hobbit using a woolen mat as its head. Earlier he found the unconscious Merry Brandybuck on the roadside, having been overcome by the Black Breath.
6. The Elven king of Mirkwood had many servants, including a butler. What was the name of his butler at the time of Bilbo's adventures in "The Hobbit"?

Answer: Galion

Galion and the chief guard drink too much wine and fall asleep, allowing Bilbo to place his dwarven friends into barrels and smuggle them out of the palace and to freedom.
7. What is the name of the son of Beregond who befriends Pippin in Minas Tirith?

Answer: Bergil

Ten-year-old Bergil has not been sent off with the women, and remains in Minas Tirith with a few other boys. Bergil acts as a guide to Pippin and shows him around the city.
8. What is the name of the wise woman of Gondor who found the herb kingsfoil for Aragorn to heal with after the Battle of Pelennor Fields?

Answer: Ioreth

Aragorn asks first for athelas, but in Gondor the herb goes by the name kingsfoil. Ioreth says they have none of it in store within the houses of healing and she is unfamiliar with its healing properties. Aragorn sends her into the city to get him kingfoil "if there is a leaf in the City."
9. The ruler of Lake-town is neither king nor conqueror, nor does he have a glorious bloodline, he is merely a successful and greedy merchant. By what title does the ruler of Lake-town go by?

Answer: The Master

When Bilbo Baggins and his dwarven companions arrive in Lake-town the Master is skeptical about Thorin's claims to being "King under the Mountain", however the townsfolk believe him and the Master is glad to see the group depart Lake-town as "They were expensive to keep, and their arrival had turned things into a long holiday in which business was at a standstill."
10. The hobbits that followed Frodo Baggins at the time of the War of the Ring had many adventures and performed many great deeds, but one of Frodo's friends chose against searching out adventure and stayed within the quiet borders of the Shire. What was his name?

Answer: Fredegar Bolger

Having narrowly missed being killed by the Nazgal as they searched for Frodo, Fredegar chose to stay within the borders of the Shire. He was embroiled in adventure nonetheless when Saruman took control of the Shire. Fredegar led a band of rebels before being captured and locked up. He was known as Fatty Bolger but lost a great deal of weight while behind bars.
Source: Author quogequox

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