The Tolkien Quiz Book

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Who was the son of Thráin II, King of the Dwarves?

Match the related characters and explain their family connection:

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Who were Nimloth of Doriath’s mother- and father-in-law?

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Was J. R. R. Tolkien a Doctor, a Professor or a Pastor?

1 Where and in what year was Ronald Tolkien born?

2 What step did Mabel Tolkien take in 1900, to the annoyance of her family?

3 In September 1900, Ronald gained entry into what school?

4 Tolkien based Hobbiton on which village outside Birmingham?

5 What was the T.C.B.S.?

6 After Tolkien’s mother died, who became his legal guardian?

7 What did Tolkien initially study at Oxford?

8 What major character in The Silmarillion was inspired by a fragment of the Crist of Cynewulf?

9 What military skill did Tolkien specialise in during the Great War?

10 How did Tolkien come to write the opening line of The Hobbit?

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How did Tolkien fall in love with the Welsh language?

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Who felt Sauron searching for him on the summit of Amon Hen?

1 On which mountain, and in which tower, were the halls of Manwë and Varda?

2 Why were the Eagles obliged to Gandalf?

3 Who was hung by his right wrist from the face of Thangorodrim?

4 How high was the secret door in the side of the Lonely Mountain?

5 Who was cast over the Caragdûr in Gondolin, at Turgon’s command?

6 Which members of the Fellowship fought to hold the walls of Helm’s Deep?

7 Who gave the Carrock its name?

8 Upon which hill was the house of Mîm, the Petty-dwarf?

9 What colour did Caradhras appear to be to the Fellowship?

10 Name three of the great Eagles of Arda.

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Why did Melkor raise the Misty Mountains?

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What part of Frodo became best acquainted with the Crack of Doom?

1 By what other name was the Lord of Waters known?

2 Who cast himself, and one of the Silmarils, into a chasm of fire?

3 What was the first great stronghold of Melkor?