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The Shire Trivia Quiz

These questions are regarding the scenes in 'The Fellowship of the Ring' in and around The Shire.

A multiple-choice quiz by samwiseofhobbiton. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
samwiseofhobbiton

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,247

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
10791

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (7/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 159 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to Frodo, what fraction of the Shire is invited to Bilbo's Party? Hint

Half

Third

Quarter

All

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the first person we see in The Shire (in the theatrical version, not the extended edition)? Hint

Frodo

Bilbo

Gandalf

Merry

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Bilbo's and Frodo's hobbit hole?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the Farmer that Merry and Pippin were stealing from? Hint

Farmer Mugg

Farmer Magoo

Farmer Maggot

Farmer Mugger

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'I think I've broken something', what has Merry broken?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. How far from Buckleberry Ferry is the Brandywine Bridge? Hint

20 Miles

20 Metres

20 Kilometres

28 Miles

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Question 7 of 10

7. How old is Bilbo? Hint

102

110

111

101

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character (who has a role in the book) does Bilbo greet early at his party?

Answer: (Two words, Think about a character who features heavily in the first three chapters of the book)

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Road Goes Ever On and On,' is sung in the book, but which two characters sing this in the movie? Hint

Sam and Pippin

Bilbo and Frodo

Gandalf and Bilbo

Frodo and Merry

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do the hobbit children know Gandalf best for? Hint

Dancing

Fireworks

His hat

His beard

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 21 2024 : Guest 120: 7/10
Apr 21 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 159: 8/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 80: 8/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 165: 7/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 90: 0/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 31: 7/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 62: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Frodo, what fraction of the Shire is invited to Bilbo's Party?

Answer: Half

'Half the Shire's been invited.'

2. Who is the first person we see in The Shire (in the theatrical version, not the extended edition)?

Answer: Frodo

The first shot in The Shire is of Frodo reading a book.

3. What is the name of Bilbo's and Frodo's hobbit hole?

Answer: Bag End

'He's left you Bag End.'

4. What is the name of the Farmer that Merry and Pippin were stealing from?

Answer: Farmer Maggot

'You've been into Farmer Maggot's crops!'

5. 'I think I've broken something', what has Merry broken?

Answer: carrot

Merry lands on a carrot.

6. How far from Buckleberry Ferry is the Brandywine Bridge?

Answer: 20 Miles

'How far to the nearest crossing?' 'The Brandywine Bridge- 20 miles.'

7. How old is Bilbo?

Answer: 111

'Today is my 111th birthday!'

8. Which character (who has a role in the book) does Bilbo greet early at his party?

Answer: Fatty Bolger

If you listen carefully, you can hear Bilbo say, 'Fatty Bolger! Welcome, welcome!'

9. 'The Road Goes Ever On and On,' is sung in the book, but which two characters sing this in the movie?

Answer: Gandalf and Bilbo

Gandalf sings it at the beginning, and Bilbo sings it when he is leaving Bag End.

10. What do the hobbit children know Gandalf best for?

Answer: Fireworks

This is shown when the hobbit children chase after Gandalf, asking him for fireworks.

Source: Author samwiseofhobbiton

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