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Quiz about Tolkiens The Fellowship of the Ring
Quiz about Tolkiens The Fellowship of the Ring

The Ultimate Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring" Quiz | J. R. R. Tolkien


J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece "The Lord of the Rings" is one of the greatest stories ever told. This quiz deals with the events of the first volume of the story, "The Fellowship of the Ring".

A multiple-choice quiz by Daaanieeel. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 15
1. "The Fellowship of the Ring" began with Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' joint birthday party. Many were invited and even more turned up. Bilbo was turning eleventy-one (111), a ripe old age even for a hobbit. How old was Frodo turning? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Many years after the party Gandalf came to visit Frodo and told him of the story of Bilbo's ring, revealing it was in fact the One Ring of Sauron. He threw the ring in a fire, which revealed carvings on the outside of the ring. These carvings are part of a verse, which Gandalf then recited. In this verse, how many rings were there for the Dwarf-lords?

Answer: (One Word, Number)
Question 3 of 15
3. Frodo set out on a journey accompanied by Sam and Pippin. Frodo sold his house and travelled to one he had just bought at Buckland. Along the way, they took a short-cut through the crops of Farmer Maggot. What food did Farmer Maggot grow which was particularly desirable for hobbits? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Frodo and company arrived at his house in Buckland. However, they didn't stay long and before long they were back on the road again, this time heading through the old forest behind Buckland. After a brief rest in the forest, Pippin found himself in a bit of trouble! Which type of tree swallowed up Pippin? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The company spent a good amount of time at the house of Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry. Eventually, they set off again, this time on the way towards the dreaded Barrow-downs. Here, they were attacked by the Barrow-wights. Frodo just managed to call out to Tom, who came and saved them. What was the name of Tom Bombadil's horse which arrived with Tom? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The group soon arrived at the inn of The Prancing Pony. They were all glad for the rest and hired beds for themselves and stabling for their ponies. What was the name of the owner of the inn? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The company, with the mysterious Strider, headed towards Rivendell. While resting on the top of the Weathertop hill, five Ringwraiths attacked the group. Frodo attempted to hide from them by using the Ring, but this made it worse and he ended up being stabbed. What did Aragorn use to frighten the Ringwraiths away? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The group continued on their journey to Rivendell, hindered a bit by Frodo's injury. They met up with the Elf-lord Glorfindel, who accompanied them on the rest of the journey. Before crossing the Ford of Rivendell, they were set upon by Ringwraiths. How many of the Ringwraiths attacked them? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Frodo awoke in Rivendell and found everyone had arrived safely. He also met Gandalf and Bilbo. Soon a council was called to discuss what they were to do with the Ring. Which hobbit was not invited to the council but hid and listened in anyway? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. The Fellowship headed off to Mordor, travelling along the Misty Mountains. Soon, they had to make a decision on which way east they would travel. Gandalf decided to bring them on a pass along the mountain Caradhras. What was the name of this pass? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. After failing to cross the mountain passage, the Fellowship had to make a reluctant decision: to go through the Mines of Moria. Upon reaching the entrance to the Mines, a password had to be spoken. The word was "mellon". In Elvish, what did "mellon" mean? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. The Fellowship travelled through the Mines of Moria, coming across the grave of Balin and narrowly escaping Orcs. Which member of the Fellowship did not make it through to the other side?

Answer: (Name)
Question 13 of 15
13. After more travel the Fellowship arrived in the beautiful Elvish forest of Lothlórien. They spent much time here resting. One night, the lady Galadriel invited two characters to look in to the Mirror of Galadriel, where much is seen. Which two characters look in? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The Fellowship eventually had to leave Lothlórien to continue their quest. Before leaving, the Elves gave each of them gifts. Who of these did NOT receive a belt? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The Company continued down the Anduin River until they reached the part where they would have to make the decision on what they were to do next. Frodo, as the Bearer of the Ring, was made to make the decision. While pondering over what to do, one of the Fellowship came to him and attempted to take the Ring off him by force. Who was it? Hint



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1. "The Fellowship of the Ring" began with Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' joint birthday party. Many were invited and even more turned up. Bilbo was turning eleventy-one (111), a ripe old age even for a hobbit. How old was Frodo turning?

Answer: 33

Bilbo and Frodo shared their birthday on the 22nd of September and every year they had joint birthday parties. This year Bilbo was turning eleventy-one (that is 111), which is "a very respectable age for a hobbit". His favourite nephew, Frodo, was turning 33, which is the age at which a hobbit comes of age.

They were planning a huge party with gifts for everyone and even those who didn't like Bilbo were planning to come. During his traditional speech, Bilbo surprised everyone by "magically" disappearing after he put his ring on.
2. Many years after the party Gandalf came to visit Frodo and told him of the story of Bilbo's ring, revealing it was in fact the One Ring of Sauron. He threw the ring in a fire, which revealed carvings on the outside of the ring. These carvings are part of a verse, which Gandalf then recited. In this verse, how many rings were there for the Dwarf-lords?

Answer: Seven

Gandalf told Frodo of the Rings of Power and of the One Ring. When Gandalf threw the ring in to Frodo's fireplace, it revealed carvings on the outside of the ring. These carvings were in Elvish letters, but were in the language of Mordor. The entire verse was as follows, with the section indicated in brackets being the words carved on the ring:

"Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
(One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them)
In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie."

Gandalf then went on to explain how the Ring managed to find its way to Bilbo after the creature Gollum found it in the Great River Anduin. The Ring kept Gollum alive for an unnatural amount of time and grew him to the brink of insanity. This is revealed to be the most likely reason for Bilbo's long life.
3. Frodo set out on a journey accompanied by Sam and Pippin. Frodo sold his house and travelled to one he had just bought at Buckland. Along the way, they took a short-cut through the crops of Farmer Maggot. What food did Farmer Maggot grow which was particularly desirable for hobbits?

Answer: Mushrooms

Frodo sold Bag End to the Sackville-Bagginses and bought a new house at Buckland, a move which confused many of the inhabitants of the Shire, particularly because Bilbo had always hated the Sackville-Bagginses. Samwise Gamgee, the gardener of Bag End, and Pippin, Frodo's long-time friend accompanied him on the journey to his new house and Merry, another one of Frodo's friends, and Fatty Bolger went on ahead to help set up the house. Frodo didn't plan to spend long at Buckland, however, and planned to take Gandalf's advice and travel to Rivendell. On the journey, the trio came across a hooded black figure on a horse- a Ringwraith, or Black Rider.

They also met some Elves, which thrilled Sam. They decided to take a shortcut through Farmer Maggot's mushroom crops, which scared Frodo as he was caught when he was young stealing some of the farmer's mushrooms.

However, Maggot ended up helping them on their journey and even gave them a basket of mushrooms.
4. Frodo and company arrived at his house in Buckland. However, they didn't stay long and before long they were back on the road again, this time heading through the old forest behind Buckland. After a brief rest in the forest, Pippin found himself in a bit of trouble! Which type of tree swallowed up Pippin?

Answer: Willow

Frodo and the others arrived at Buckland, when Frodo revealed his plan to leave straight away. The others, however, had already guessed and formed a "conspiracy"- they had all decided they would be going with Frodo on his quest (except for Fatty Bulger, who would stay behind and deal with anyone who wondered were they were). So, in the morning, Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry set out again and entered the old forest behind Buckland.

They were a bit frightened due to the many stories surrounding the forest. Eventually, after much walking, they took a rest by a great willow tree.

When they woke up, they found Pippin had vanished- the tree had swallowed him up! Luckily enough, Tom Bombadil came and saved them by telling the Old Man Willow to spit him out again.
5. The company spent a good amount of time at the house of Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry. Eventually, they set off again, this time on the way towards the dreaded Barrow-downs. Here, they were attacked by the Barrow-wights. Frodo just managed to call out to Tom, who came and saved them. What was the name of Tom Bombadil's horse which arrived with Tom?

Answer: Fatty Lumpkin

The hobbits spent a lovely time at Tom Bombadil's house recovering, eating, talking, bathing, singing, telling stories and having stories told to them. Eventually, they had to leave and headed towards the Barrow-downs. Before he left them, Tom taught the hobbits a rhyme for them to remember if they got in to trouble. As they travelled, the group separated and were taken by Barrow-wights. They awoke inside one of the barrows and the Barrow-wights came towards them. Frodo suddenly remembered the rhyme and sang it. Tom appeared with his horse Fatty Lumpkin, who came when called by his master, sending the Barrow-wights away. They rested and left refreshed, with a new dagger each.

The other names were all the names of different hobbits from the Shire.
6. The group soon arrived at the inn of The Prancing Pony. They were all glad for the rest and hired beds for themselves and stabling for their ponies. What was the name of the owner of the inn?

Answer: Mr. Butterbur

Frodo and his companions arrived at the village of Bree and, after a bit of effort persuading the gatekeeper, entered and went up to the inn of The Prancing Pony. They got a room with four beds and then went in to the common-room to mingle with the travellers. They were introduced to many people, among them the mysterious Strider, a ranger. He tells Frodo to make sure his companions don't get too wordy. In the end Frodo put on quite a performance and "disappeared" in front of the crowd by putting on the Ring. Strider, realizing what happened, organized a talk to him. Here, he told them he wanted to travel with them and, when a letter from Gandalf was handed to them from Mr. Butturbur telling them to trust him, they ended up agreeing.

Barliman Butturbur had run the inn for many years and it had become quite famous. Mr. Underhill was the name Frodo went by to avoid unwanted attention. The other two names were both names mentioned at the inn.
7. The company, with the mysterious Strider, headed towards Rivendell. While resting on the top of the Weathertop hill, five Ringwraiths attacked the group. Frodo attempted to hide from them by using the Ring, but this made it worse and he ended up being stabbed. What did Aragorn use to frighten the Ringwraiths away?

Answer: Fire

The group left Bree with a new horse and accompanied by Strider and headed towards Rivendell. They took a shortcut through the swamp Midgewater, where they were eaten alive by midges. Eventually, five days after leaving Bree, they made it to Weathertop. Resting there one night, the group were attacked by five Ringwraiths. Frodo put on the Ring, but ended up being stabbed by one of the Ringwraiths by the Morgul blade.

He fell unconscious. When he woke up, the others tell him of what happened and how Aragorn attacked the Riders with fire to make them flee.
8. The group continued on their journey to Rivendell, hindered a bit by Frodo's injury. They met up with the Elf-lord Glorfindel, who accompanied them on the rest of the journey. Before crossing the Ford of Rivendell, they were set upon by Ringwraiths. How many of the Ringwraiths attacked them?

Answer: Nine

The group carried on to Rivendell, now going quicker for Frodo's sake, who needed medical attention only the Elves could provide due to his injury. On the journey they came across the trolls who were turned to stone in "The Hobbit". They also met with an Elf-lord of Rivendell named Glorfindel.

As they approached the Ford of Rivendell, all nine of the Ringwraiths set upon them. Glorfindel set Frodo upon his horse and made it run as fast as it could in order to out ride the Ringwraiths and reach Rivendell before they could catch him.

As the Ringwraiths crossed the water in pursuit of Frodo, Gandalf and Elrond caused a flood to come upon them and sweep them and their horses away.
9. Frodo awoke in Rivendell and found everyone had arrived safely. He also met Gandalf and Bilbo. Soon a council was called to discuss what they were to do with the Ring. Which hobbit was not invited to the council but hid and listened in anyway?

Answer: Sam

Frodo awoke to find Gandalf beside him, who told him what happened to him and what happened at the ford. The group spent a long time in Rivendell feasting, talking and recovering. Soon, a council was called and representatives of many races drew together to discuss many matters, including what they were to do with the Ring.

It was decided they would have to destroy it by casting it in to the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor where it was created. Frodo appointed himself for the task, and the Fellowship of the Ring was founded to help him.

In the Fellowship were the Men Aragorn (Strider) and Boromir, the Dwarf Gimli, the Elf Legolas, Gandalf and Frodo and Sam (who had eavesdropped on the council). Merry and Pippin were later added to complete it.
10. The Fellowship headed off to Mordor, travelling along the Misty Mountains. Soon, they had to make a decision on which way east they would travel. Gandalf decided to bring them on a pass along the mountain Caradhras. What was the name of this pass?

Answer: Redhorn Gate

Before he set off, Frodo was given by Bilbo a coat of mithril armour and Sting, Bilbo's sword from "The Hobbit". Eventually, the Fellowship was seen off by Elrond and they went on their way south-east towards Mordor. They were watched along the way by many of the spies of Mordor, among them the crebain (crows). Soon, they had to make a decision over which way too Mordor they would take.

They ended up taking the Redhorn Gate passage along the mountain Caradhras. The mountain defeated them, however, and they had to turn back.
11. After failing to cross the mountain passage, the Fellowship had to make a reluctant decision: to go through the Mines of Moria. Upon reaching the entrance to the Mines, a password had to be spoken. The word was "mellon". In Elvish, what did "mellon" mean?

Answer: Friend

After retreating from the Redhorn Gate, the Fellowship held a council together. In the end, they decided they would have to take the passage through the Dwarvish Mines of Moria where mithril was once mined, a prospect which delighted Gimli. As they rested before heading off, they were watched by the evil Wargs. Gandalf helped frighten the wolves away, and Legolas managed to hit one with an arrow.

The Wargs returned, however, and only fire frightened them off. They then set off towards Moria, where they said goodbye to the horse Bill.

At the entrance, which was only revealed by the moonlight, a riddle was revealed: "Speak, friend, and enter". Not realizing this was a riddle, Gandalf tried many passwords before saying "mellon", the Elvish word for "friend".

They only just entered on time, as a monster of the lake emerged and destroyed the entrance.
12. The Fellowship travelled through the Mines of Moria, coming across the grave of Balin and narrowly escaping Orcs. Which member of the Fellowship did not make it through to the other side?

Answer: Gandalf

While journeying through Moria, Pippin dropped a stone down a well, awakening the Orcs. The Fellowship continued travelling while Orc noises continued. They eventually came across the grave of Balin, a Dwarf who accompanied Bilbo in "The Hobbit" who became the Dwarf-lord of Moria. With it was a book which recorded what happened and how the Orcs took over.

When Gandalf had finished reading, Orcs came to attack with a cave-troll and the Fellowship fought back for a while. The Orcs fled, leaving the Fellowship time to flee as well.

It didn't take long, however, until the Orcs began to chase them again. As the Orcs fled again, however, a Balrog, an evil demon beast, appeared. Gandalf fought with the Balrog on the bridge near the exit for a while before they both fell in to the dark abyss.
13. After more travel the Fellowship arrived in the beautiful Elvish forest of Lothlórien. They spent much time here resting. One night, the lady Galadriel invited two characters to look in to the Mirror of Galadriel, where much is seen. Which two characters look in?

Answer: Frodo and Sam

The Fellowship travelled from Moria and entered the forest of Lothlórien. They then had to walk blindfolded to Cerin Amroth and then, taking the blindfolds off, they went onwards and arrived in Caras Galadhon, where they were welcomed by the Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.

They spent many days in Lothlórien resting and admiring the beauty of the Elvish forest. One night, when Sam and Frodo were walking together, Galadriel invited them to look in to the Mirror of Galadriel, where "things that were, and things that are, and things that yet may be" are seen. Sam goes first and sees many things, including the destruction of the Shire. Frodo goes next, and he too saw many things, among them the Eye of Sauron. Frodo offered Galadriel the Ring, and at first she is willing and revealed terrible, before she turns normal again.

It is also revealed she is a keeper of one of the Rings of Power.
14. The Fellowship eventually had to leave Lothlórien to continue their quest. Before leaving, the Elves gave each of them gifts. Who of these did NOT receive a belt?

Answer: Gimli

The Fellowship was to ride down the Anduin River on boats the Elves provided. Before they left, they all received lembas (Elvish bread) and a hood and cloak. They wandered towards the bank where they all received rope made of hithlain. Then, they boarded the boats and started to travel down the river.

They were met by Celeborn and Galadriel, and on the shore they ate together and each received a gift. Aragorn received his sword back with a new blade and a stone to pin on his brooch. Boromir received a golden belt and Merry and Pippin both received silver belts. Legolas was given a new bow and quiver of arrows. Sam was given a box filled with the soil of Lothlórien. Gimli asked for a strand of Galadriel's hair and he was given three and Frodo was given a crystal phial filled with the light of Eärendil's star.
15. The Company continued down the Anduin River until they reached the part where they would have to make the decision on what they were to do next. Frodo, as the Bearer of the Ring, was made to make the decision. While pondering over what to do, one of the Fellowship came to him and attempted to take the Ring off him by force. Who was it?

Answer: Boromir

They continued down the Anduin River while being pursued by Orcs and a strange creature later revealed to be Gollum. They passed through the Gates of Argonath, two stone pillars carved in to the likeness of Isildur and Anárion, both past Kings of Gondor.

They hid the boats and sat together to discuss what they were next to do. Frodo, as the Bearer of the Ring, was given this task. He went off to ponder this. While he was away Boromir came and attempted to take the Ring off Frodo by force so he could use it to bring glory to Gondor. Frodo uses the Ring and disappears.

While sitting on a stone chair carved by Men, he makes the decision to go to Mordor alone. So, without telling the others, he goes to the boats and takes one. Sam finds him and Frodo decides to take him with him. "The Fellowship of the Ring" ended with Frodo and Sam on the opposite shore beginning their journey to Mordor.
Source: Author Daaanieeel

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