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The final volume of 'The Lord of the Rings' sees the action shift to Gondor, while Frodo and Sam, assisted by Gollum, enter Mordor to destroy the Ring. The defeat of Sauron is followed by the departure of most of the elves, and the end of the Third Age.
16 quizzes and 175 trivia questions.
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  Ultimate LOTR - 'Return of the King' Part I   top quiz  
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Finally, the first installment of the final *book* in my 'ultimate' series of quizzes on the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Good luck and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 20 14
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  Ultimate LOTR - 'Return of the King' Part 2   top quiz  
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This is the second installment in my series of quizzes that deal with the *book* version of the 'Return of the King'. All of you Tolkein fanatics should be able to handle these questions...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 25 21
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  Ultimate LOTR - 'Return of the King' Part 3   top quiz  
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Once again we come again to 'The Return of the King', the third book in the 'Lord of the Rings' series. This quiz covers the Battle of Pelennor Fields and the confrontation with Sauron's forces at the 'black gates'...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 20 14
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  Ultimate LOTR - 'Return of the King' Part 4   top quiz  
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We've set the stage for the battle at the Morannon Gates between Aragorn and the forces of good and Sauron's minions. Now to the story of Frodo and Sam. Will they achieve their objective and rid themselves of the ring? Let's find out...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 20 14
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  "The Return of the King"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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This quiz is about "The Return of the King", part III of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. All about the book of course (by the time this quiz was submitted, July 2002, the movie had not been released).
Tough, 10 Qns, Fogeltje, Jul 28 19
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  Return of the King - Book vs. Film    
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If you read the book, you'll have no problem with this. There are some major changes in the movie, but also some subtle changes too.
Average, 10 Qns, Chrisboss, Mar 16 06
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  The Last Defense   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Of Minas Tirith. This quiz is all about the last attempt of Gondor to defend their capital against Sauron during the War of the Ring. The quiz is based on Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Average, 10 Qns, Mariamir, Jan 03 13
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  Tolkien's "Return of the King"    
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I would suggest that if you haven't read the books, you might want to pass over this particular quiz! Also, the questions do not go in order of the events, and some questions are taken from the appendices. Have fun anyhow!
Average, 10 Qns, God'sbuddy7, Jul 01 04
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  LOTR "Return of the King"    
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This is my quiz about the third volume of my favorite book of all time, JRR Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". I hope you enjoy it! Have Fun!
Average, 20 Qns, melonhead7, Aug 22 04
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  Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 2    
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This installment focuses solely on the Appendixes of LOTR. Very difficult quiz. In each question it is stated which Appendix the answer is drawn from.
Tough, 10 Qns, berenlazarus, Apr 17 10
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trivia question Quick Question
Who found Pippin under-neath a troll after the great battle?

From Quiz "Tolkien's "Return of the King""




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  After the Fellowship    
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A quiz based on the events that happened to the members of the Fellowship after the ring was destroyed, which was written by JRR Tolkien as an add on to the story.
Tough, 10 Qns, Chil, Sep 18 10
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  Frodo and Sam in Mordor    
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Fifteen questions on the part of the book, from leaving Shelob's lair to being rescued by the Eagles from Orodruin.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Mugaboo, Mar 10 10
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  The Return of the King    
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This is a quiz for the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien's superb trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Lias444, Mar 04 15
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  Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 3    
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This installment focuses solely on the Appendixes of LOTR. Each question states which Appendix the answer is drawn from.
Difficult, 10 Qns, berenlazarus, May 08 10
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berenlazarus
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  "The Return of the King" Quotes    
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This quiz is all about the "Return of the King." The first five questions will come from Book V and the last five will come from Book VI. Good Luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sassycat_14_00, Mar 14 06
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  Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 1    
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This quiz focuses solely on the Appendixes of LOTR. Very difficult quiz. In each question it is stated which Appendix the answer is drawn from.
Difficult, 10 Qns, berenlazarus, Aug 25 09
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berenlazarus
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The Return of the King Trivia Questions
1. Appendix F: What geographical area was NOT considered part of Gondor and Arnor?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 3

Answer: Mirkwood

According to the opening paragraph of Appendix F, the boundaries of the old kingdoms went as far inland as the Misty Mountains. After Aragorn regained the crown, he did not travel to Arnor for seventeen years, in 1436. In the unpublished, abandoned epilogue, Tolkien writes of an earlier journey by Aragorn into his northern realm, although there is no other reference in Tolkien's writings to this earlier journey.

2. Appendix B: What was the date of Sauron's fall and the Ring destroyed?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 2

Answer: March 25, 3019

This is one of the very few direct allusions to Christianity that Tolkien included in LOTR. In some traditions, March 25 is the date that the angel Gabriel came down to the virgin Mary to tell her she would conceive the Messiah. He discuses this allusion is Letters of Tolkien, and comments on how most people miss it.

3. Appendix A: What year did Denethor become Steward of Gondor?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 1

Answer: 2984

Four years later Denethor's wife dies. According to Appendix A, Denethor, after his fashion, loved his wife more than any other, with the possible exception of Boromoir, his son. However, his wife withered in Minas Tirith. She hated the stone city, and ever longed for the sea.

4. From the first chapter, who said this quote? "That is what we call ourselves."

From Quiz "The Return of the King" Quotes

Answer: Pippin

At the time this quote is said, Pippin is talking to Beregond about the Halflings of the Shire. He had come under the service of Lord Denethor.

5. In what part of Cirith Ungol was Frodo held by the Orcs?

From Quiz Frodo and Sam in Mordor

Answer: At the top of a turret on the third tier

Cirith Ungol had three tiers. At the top of the third tier was the entrance to the turret. On the second floor of the turret was a passage, which contained a trapdoor on the ceiling. A ladder up through the trapdoor allowed access to the topmost room, that was used as Frodo's prison. One of the rooms leading off from the passage was the Look-out Room.

6. Who swears an oath to serve as a knight of Gondor?

From Quiz LOTR "Return of the King"

Answer: Pippin

Pippin is my favorite of the 2 knightly hobbits.... I love when he sings his shire songs to entertain Denethor.

7. After the chapter "The Scouring of the Shire" in "The Return Of The King", what did Merry become known as?

From Quiz After the Fellowship

Answer: Meriadoc the Magnificent

Merry, Pippin and Samwise became renowned for their part in 'The Battle of Bywater' and because of this Merry received the name 'Meriadoc the Magnificent'. Shortly afterwards Merry became lord of Brandybuck Hall.

8. How many men did Beregond kill in order to save Faramir from Denethor?

From Quiz "The Return of the King"

Answer: 3

The porter tried wouldn't let Beregond enter and threatened him with the sword. He was forced to slay him. Inside, 4 of Denethors men tried to stop the Guard but two fell through his sword before Gandalf and Pippin arrived.

9. In response to a request from Aragorn, Éowyn assures him that Merry is armed for battle by the king's guard. Which of Merry's armaments is *not* provided by Rohan?

From Quiz The Return of the King

Answer: His sword

From the king's guard, Merry received a helm, shield, leather jerkin, belt and knife. His sword he obtained, like the other hobbits, from the Barrow-downs; he would later use it to slay the Witch-king. Merry is keen to join the Rohirrim in the defence of Gondor, but Théoden forbids it. Éowyn has other ideas.

10. Appendix B: In 2683 the tenth Thain began excavating the Great Smials. What is that Thain's name?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 2

Answer: Isengrim II

Merry, Pippin, and Frodo are all direct descendants of Isengrim II. According to the Prologue, Isengrim II is the famous Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took. However, if you refer to the Took family tree, there is some conflict. The family tree lists Bandobras's father not as Isengrim II but Isumbras III.

11. Appendix A: Who rebuilt Minas Anor?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 1

Answer: Ostoher

According to Section IV, Ostoher is the seventh king on Gondor and he rebuilt the decayed site. He lived there in the summer, rather than in Osgiliath. The Easterlings first attacked Gonder during his reign. Tarostar his son defeated the easterlings and even took on a new name meaning East-victor. Tarostar was killed by the Easterlings, only to be avenged by his son.

12. "Yes, the Dead ride behind. They have been summoned." Who said this quote from Chapter 2?

From Quiz "The Return of the King" Quotes

Answer: Elladan

Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and the Dunadain traveled through the paths of the dead along with Elrond's sons. Elladan said the quote in response to Legolas.

13. In the film, after killing the Witch King, Eowyn falls down and looks a bit dazed, but that is the extent of the damage. In the book, she is actually terribly hurt after the incident and ends up unconscious. Who heals her?

From Quiz Return of the King - Book vs. Film

Answer: Aragorn

This is interesting, because it is how Aragorn is identified as the true king. It's sad the film missed this bit, because it was vital to the lives of three main characters that needed healing.

14. Who is the shipwright at the Grey Havens?

From Quiz LOTR "Return of the King"

Answer: Cirdan

He has a small part in the actual book as being the person who prepares the ships for sail to leave Middle Earth. Yet in the appendix his history in Middle Earth is revealed.

15. How many times did Samwise become Mayor of the Shire?

From Quiz After the Fellowship

Answer: 7

Samwise replaced Will Whitfoot when he resigned as mayor. Samwise was elected mayor seven times over. When his seventh term ended in 1476 he was 96 years old.

16. What is the name of the rider who helps Merry, and lets him ride on his horse with him?

From Quiz Tolkien's "Return of the King"

Answer: Dernhelm

"Dernhelm" let Merry ride under his cloak until they were so far away that he had to stay, then he could ride in the open. After that, he was OK to ride out in the open.

17. Who discovers that Éowyn still lives, yet may be mortally wounded?

From Quiz "The Return of the King"

Answer: Imrahil

Imrahil bowed over to look at Éowyn's face. His vambrace showed a thin layer of mist when he held it next to her lips, indicating she was still breathing.

18. A stowaway amongst the Rohirrim, Merry is sleepless as they camp outside the forebidding Druadan Forest; he listens to the drumbeat of the Woses emanating from the woods. What is the purpose of the Wild Men's drumming?

From Quiz The Return of the King

Answer: They are talking to each other.

Elfhelm the Marshal explains to Merry the ways of the Wild Men of the Woods. Théoden is to hold court with the great headman of the Woses, Ghân-buri-Ghân, in an attempt to gain their help against the hated gorgûn (orcs); Merry decides to sneak along and eavesdrop. The Wild Men will aid the Horse-men, but they will not fight.

19. From what both Beregond and Bergil said, the old people, and most women and children were sent away to refuges in wains. In what direction relative to Minas Tirith did the refuges lie?

From Quiz The Last Defense

Answer: South

As Pippin and Beregond watched from the wall, they saw the chief highway, which ran south from the city. A convoy of wains, or wagons, traveled along, towards Tumladen and Lossarnach, then on to the mountain villages and Lebennin, a fiefdom of Gondor. Beregond is a guard of the Citadel, and Bergil is his son.

20. Appendix F: Galadriel was sister to who?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 3

Answer: Finrod

Galadriel is of the royal house of Finarfin, and sister to Finrod Felagund, king of Nargathrond. Duane Allman of named his only child Galadrielle, in honor of the Lady of Lothlorien. Galadriel first appeared in the legendarium during the composition of "The Lord of the Rings".

21. Appendix B: What year of the Third Age does Elrond wed Celebrian?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 2

Answer: 109

130 is the year Elrond's sons are born, Elladan and Elrohir. Arwen Undomiel is born in the year 241. They are the grandchild of Galadriel and Celeborn.

22. Appendix A: How long did Hyarmendacil rule Gondor?

From Quiz Lord of the Rings Appendixes - Volume 1

Answer: 134

Section IV. Hyarmendacil rules Gondor for 134 years, and no enemy dared defy him during his reign. Other than Aragorn, Hyarmendacil reigned the longest of all the Line of Anararion. Gondor reached the height of its power during the reign of Hyarmendacil.

23. Chapter 4: "Do not weep lord," he stammered. "Perhaps he will get well. Have you asked Gandalf?" Tell me who said this.

From Quiz "The Return of the King" Quotes

Answer: Pippin

Pippin tried to console Denethor on the wound Faramir received. He hoped Faramir would heal, and Denethor was losing his mind from a palantir he had. Bergil is Beregond's son, and neither of them were near.

24. Half way down the path to the main gate, Sam saw two orcs being killed with arrows. What were their names?

From Quiz Frodo and Sam in Mordor

Answer: Lagduf and Muzgash

They were both Orcs from Gorbag's band from Minas Morgul and were the last of those orcs to be killed. Ufthak was an orc who went wandering into Shelob's lair; Mauhur was the name of the orc who led the reinforcements who arrived for the battle with the Rohirrim, before Merry and Pippin entered Fangorn; Radbug was the name of an orc that was killed by Shagrat; Gothmog is a Morgul lieutenant at the battle of Pelennor fields.

25. The film shows Sam leaving Frodo after Gollum manages to turn the Ringbearer against his faithful friend. In the book, Sam does leave Frodo for a while, but only after what horrible event?

From Quiz Return of the King - Book vs. Film

Answer: Frodo is stabbed by Shelob

Sam leaves Frodo after Shelob stabs him with her venom. Sam thinks that Frodo is dead, and that he must finish the task of destroying the Ring, and so he takes the Ring, Frodo's sword, Sting, and the Light of Earendil, given to Frodo by Galadriel. It is only after he has just started to get the courage to actually leave Frodo that Sam hears orcs coming and puts the Ring on to hide from them. He overhears one of the orcs saying that Frodo isn't really dead, only stunned. Sam then decides to rescue Frodo from the Tower.

26. Denethor appears rather unhappy to Pippin and Gandalf, something has obviously gone awry. We quickly discover that Denethor has indeed learnt of the death of his eldest son Boromir. How is it that he has come to such news?

From Quiz Ultimate LOTR - 'Return of the King' Part I

Answer: The horn of Gondor, formerly in Boromir's possession, has returned

Denethor found the horn, cleft in two, floating in the River Anduin some days after the horn had been sounded by Boromir. Such a possession would not be given up lightly; Denethor knew clearly that his eldest son would only drop the horn upon his death. Denethor beseeches Pippin to tell him a heroic story of his son's demise, which Pippin does reluctantly, but with great skill.

27. What is the name of the woman who helps Aragorn in the houses of healing?

From Quiz LOTR "Return of the King"

Answer: Ioreth

I enjoyed her short lived character. She talks too much, ask her the time and she tells you how to build the clock!

28. On what date does Frodo become ill under the effects of the Shelob's poison?

From Quiz After the Fellowship

Answer: March 13th

Frodo was poisoned on March 13th by Shelob and as a result of that every year on the same date he became ill. This being very similar to the stab wound he received on Weathertop on October 6th of the previous year.

29. What is the name of the chapter (In "The Two Towers") in which Shelob hurts Frodo?

From Quiz Tolkien's "Return of the King"

Answer: Shelob's Lair

Sam saw Frodo "asleep" under a cliff in Galadriel's Mirror back in the "Fellowship of the Ring". In this chapter, he sees that Frodo wasn't asleep, but dead. Or so he thought...

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