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Quiz about Issues for a Modern Day Middle Earth
Quiz about Issues for a Modern Day Middle Earth

Issues for a Modern Day Middle Earth Quiz


Imagine, if you will, what life would be like in Middle Earth in the 21st century. Here's a quiz about some of the issues that may occur.

A multiple-choice quiz by quogequox. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
quogequox
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
231,589
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
6572
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: stephedm (7/10), 173Kraut (4/10), Guest 147 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The producers of Longbottom Leaf and Old Toby face bankruptcy after a class action was filed against them by numerous ill hobbits claiming the product was responsible for respiratory conditions and stunted growth. Spokesman for the pipeweed industry Fingle Hairfoot claimed there was no evidence suggesting a link between the smoking of pipeweed and ill health, saying "One of our greatest heroes, Gandalf the Grey was an avid smoker and not only showed no signs of ill health but lived well over two thousand years."
Where in the Shire are Longbottom Leaf and Old Toby grown?
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Question 2 of 10
2. After news broke in Minas Tirith of the terrible famine underway in Far Harad, minstrels from throughout Middle Earth banded together to raise money for the relief fund by performing an enormous concert at Isengard. The huge crowd thrilled to the finale, an electric lute solo and laser show from atop Isengard's great tower. What is this tower called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Police were sent in to remove protesters from the banks of the Anduin after clashes with workers on the Rauros hydro-electric scheme. Protesters claimed damming of the Anduin would not only flood vast areas of the Wilderland but also submerge a number of important historical sites including a large rock of cultural significance to the Beornings. What is the name of this rock? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A major upset occured at the Osgiliath Games when the dwarven team from the Iron Hills defeated a much taller team from Fangorn in the gold medal match of basketball. After only a minute of play and with the dwarven side already down 20-0 coach "Spuds" Ironfoot called a time-out. When the Fangorn side failed to emerge on court, remaining instead deep in conversation, officials had no choice but to declare the dwarves victorious. As the dwarves collected gold medals their opposition remained huddled together still talking things over. Which creatures of Fangorn would behave in such a way? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Scientists revealed satellite imagery reflecting their concerns on global warming. The pictures revealed enormous sections of a northern ice pack melting at an alarming rate. Which of these is a Middle Earth ice-field? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Woses have been given permission to open their first casino and legalise gambling within the bounds of their forest. Woses chief, Steve Guri-Ghan-Guri said legalised gambling would bring much needed capital into his community, and he hoped money could be directed toward "the health and education of the Woses people". What is the name of the forest in which the Woses live? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mining in the Caves of Aglarond has finally recommenced after workers and management of Gimli Mining Inc. agreed to a new wage structure. The industrial dispute ended with the company's dwarven workers returning to work and management agreeing to amend their "your own weight in gold" pay structure. Under the old policy skilled dwarven workers were frequently paid half as much as their human counterparts. Where are the Caves of Aglarond? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Gondor Times has officially apologised to its readers after it was revealed the much hyped serial the "Sauron Diaries" was a hoax. Historians said one of the claims within the diaries was clearly incorrect. Which of these extracts from the Sauron Diaries is incorrect? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Eccentric billionaire Ragmor Brandybuck has failed in his attempt to become the first person to balloon from Middle Earth to Valinor. His balloon Smaug 7 ditched into the ocean only hours after taking off from Dol Amroth. Brandybuck was retrieved by support crew cold and wet but unharmed. What is the name of the ocean between Middle Earth and Valinor? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Pop singer Robin Wilibald has shocked fans at a media conference today. Reading from a prepared statement Wilibald said "For many years I have lived with speculation about my personal life. This has taken its toll not only on me but also on my friends and family. So now I would like to state clearly and categorically that, yes, I am an Elf. This is not a decision I have made; I was born an Elf and am happy and proud to be an Elf. I hope my fans can appreciate me for my music and continue to offer me their support, for which I am most grateful. Thank you."
As an Elf Robin Wilibald cannot do which of the following?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The producers of Longbottom Leaf and Old Toby face bankruptcy after a class action was filed against them by numerous ill hobbits claiming the product was responsible for respiratory conditions and stunted growth. Spokesman for the pipeweed industry Fingle Hairfoot claimed there was no evidence suggesting a link between the smoking of pipeweed and ill health, saying "One of our greatest heroes, Gandalf the Grey was an avid smoker and not only showed no signs of ill health but lived well over two thousand years." Where in the Shire are Longbottom Leaf and Old Toby grown?

Answer: Southfarthing

Pipeweed was originally brought to Middle Earth from Numenor but it was the hobbits of Bree who discovered its potential as a recreational herb by smoking it through their pipes. Tobold Hornblower grew pipeweed in the Shire for the first time in the Third Age 2670.
2. After news broke in Minas Tirith of the terrible famine underway in Far Harad, minstrels from throughout Middle Earth banded together to raise money for the relief fund by performing an enormous concert at Isengard. The huge crowd thrilled to the finale, an electric lute solo and laser show from atop Isengard's great tower. What is this tower called?

Answer: Orthanc

Once home to the evil wizard Saruman, the tower of Orthanc was built so strongly by the Dunedain of Gondor that it withstood an assault by angry Ents during the War of the Ring. The name Orthanc comes from the Sindarin and means forked height.
3. Police were sent in to remove protesters from the banks of the Anduin after clashes with workers on the Rauros hydro-electric scheme. Protesters claimed damming of the Anduin would not only flood vast areas of the Wilderland but also submerge a number of important historical sites including a large rock of cultural significance to the Beornings. What is the name of this rock?

Answer: Carrock

The Carrock is found some thirty miles north of a ford across the Anduin. In the late third age Beorn carved steps and a seat into the Carrock and used it as a place of meditation.
4. A major upset occured at the Osgiliath Games when the dwarven team from the Iron Hills defeated a much taller team from Fangorn in the gold medal match of basketball. After only a minute of play and with the dwarven side already down 20-0 coach "Spuds" Ironfoot called a time-out. When the Fangorn side failed to emerge on court, remaining instead deep in conversation, officials had no choice but to declare the dwarves victorious. As the dwarves collected gold medals their opposition remained huddled together still talking things over. Which creatures of Fangorn would behave in such a way?

Answer: Ents

Ents discuss matters of interest amongst themselves in meetings known as Entmoots. A short Entmoot in the Third Age lasted a mere three days and resulted in the Ents of Fangorn forest destroying the forces of Saruman.
5. Scientists revealed satellite imagery reflecting their concerns on global warming. The pictures revealed enormous sections of a northern ice pack melting at an alarming rate. Which of these is a Middle Earth ice-field?

Answer: Helcaraxe

The Helcaraxe first came to public notice when a large section of the elven forces of the Noldor crossed it. Led by Fingolfin, the majority of the Noldor were forced to cross the dangerous region after Feanor burned the ships they had travelled in to prevent the others from following him in his quest to regain the Silmarils.
6. The Woses have been given permission to open their first casino and legalise gambling within the bounds of their forest. Woses chief, Steve Guri-Ghan-Guri said legalised gambling would bring much needed capital into his community, and he hoped money could be directed toward "the health and education of the Woses people". What is the name of the forest in which the Woses live?

Answer: Druadan

Long considerd a primitive race and treated as little more than animals by their powerful neighbours, the Woses were finally granted ownership of their forest by King Elessar after they assisted the forces of good during the War of the Ring in the Third Age.
7. Mining in the Caves of Aglarond has finally recommenced after workers and management of Gimli Mining Inc. agreed to a new wage structure. The industrial dispute ended with the company's dwarven workers returning to work and management agreeing to amend their "your own weight in gold" pay structure. Under the old policy skilled dwarven workers were frequently paid half as much as their human counterparts. Where are the Caves of Aglarond?

Answer: Helm's Deep

For many years the Caves of Aglarond were used as little more than a storage space. The dwarven hero Gimli discovered the full beauty of the caves during the War of the Ring. When the war ended he returned to make Aglarond his home. The Caves of Aglarond became known as the "glittering caves".
Gimli Mining Inc. became one of Middle Earth's largest companies when they cornered the market in glitter balls when disco fever swept Gondor.
8. The Gondor Times has officially apologised to its readers after it was revealed the much hyped serial the "Sauron Diaries" was a hoax. Historians said one of the claims within the diaries was clearly incorrect. Which of these extracts from the Sauron Diaries is incorrect?

Answer: Third Age 3019 Finally captured that pointy hatted clown Gandalf. Have him imprisoned on the Barad-dur roof. Hooray!

Gandalf was imprisoned by the wizard Saruman, not Sauron, and held captive at Orthanc until rescued by the eagle Gwaihir.
9. Eccentric billionaire Ragmor Brandybuck has failed in his attempt to become the first person to balloon from Middle Earth to Valinor. His balloon Smaug 7 ditched into the ocean only hours after taking off from Dol Amroth. Brandybuck was retrieved by support crew cold and wet but unharmed. What is the name of the ocean between Middle Earth and Valinor?

Answer: Belegaer

The ocean Belegaer, Sindarin for "great sea", is also known as the Western Sea or the Sundering Sea. It contains many of the islands that have become legendary in the history of Middle Earth, Balar, Tol Eressea, the Enchanted Isles and the lost island of Numenor.
10. Pop singer Robin Wilibald has shocked fans at a media conference today. Reading from a prepared statement Wilibald said "For many years I have lived with speculation about my personal life. This has taken its toll not only on me but also on my friends and family. So now I would like to state clearly and categorically that, yes, I am an Elf. This is not a decision I have made; I was born an Elf and am happy and proud to be an Elf. I hope my fans can appreciate me for my music and continue to offer me their support, for which I am most grateful. Thank you." As an Elf Robin Wilibald cannot do which of the following?

Answer: Die of old age

The elven folk of Middle Earth do not die of old age. They may die in battle or from injury and even from grief. Upon dying an elf will go to the Halls of Mandos in the Undying Lands where they await the End when they will take part in the Second Music.
Insiders in the music industry nodded wisely at news of Robin Wilibald's disclosure pointing out that it would certainly explain the fact that he has had 173 number one hits over a period of 700 years.
Source: Author quogequox

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