Gollum's Riddles Quiz: Test Your Middle-earth Wit

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How good are you at solving riddles? Take this Gollum's riddles quiz, and see how smartly you answer the riddles. If you were Bilbo, and you landed in Gollum's cave, then would you have Gollum show you the way out, or would you be eaten whole? Find out in the Gollum's riddles quiz! It is not a difficult quiz if you can use your smartness and you have watched the movie. All the best! Do share the quiz with others.

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What has roots as nobody sees,Is taller than trees,Up, up it goes,And yet never grows?
- A.
  
  Tree
- B.
  
  Mountain
- C.
  
  Tower
- D.
  
  Building
Correct Answer
B. Mountain

Explanation
A mountain has roots that are hidden beneath the surface, just like tree roots. It is taller than trees and continues to rise upwards, but it does not grow in the same way that plants do. This is because mountains are formed through geological processes such as tectonic activity, erosion, and volcanic activity, rather than biological growth.

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2.

Thirty white horses on a red hill,First they champ,Then they stamp,Then they stand still.
- A.
  
  Horses
- B.
  
  Feet
- C.
  
  Teeth
- D.
  
  Bones
Correct Answer
C. Teeth

Explanation
The poem describes the actions of the horses, specifically focusing on what they do with their mouths. The words "champ" and "stamp" suggest that the horses are biting and stomping, which implies the use of their teeth. The phrase "stand still" indicates that after these actions, the horses remain motionless, further implying that their teeth are the focus of the poem. Therefore, the correct answer is teeth.

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3.

Voiceless it cries,Wingless flutters,Toothless bites,Mouthless mutters.
- A.
  
  Wind
- B.
  
  Dark
- C.
  
  Bites
- D.
  
  Flutters
Correct Answer
A. Wind

Explanation
The given poem-like description portrays an entity that cannot physically possess the characteristics mentioned. It cries without a voice, flutters without wings, bites without teeth, and mutters without a mouth. The only thing that fits this description is the wind, as it cannot be seen or touched but its effects can be felt and heard.

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An eye in a blue faceSaw an eye in a green face."That eye is like to this eye"Said the first eye,"But in low place,Not in high place."
- A.
  
  Eye
- B.
  
  Sky
- C.
  
  Grass
- D.
  
  Sun on the daisies
Correct Answer
D. Sun on the daisies

Explanation
The given poem describes a blue eye seeing a green eye and comparing them. The blue eye remarks that the green eye is similar to it, but in a lower position, not a higher one. The answer "Sun on the daisies" is the most fitting because it represents a low position (on the ground) compared to the other options. The blue eye is observing the sun shining down on the daisies, similar to how it sees the green eye in a lower position.

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It cannot be seen, cannot be felt,Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.It lies behind stars and under hills,And empty holes it fills.It comes first and follows after,Ends life, kills laughter.
- A.
  
  Dark
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Light
- D.
  
  Night
Correct Answer
A. Dark

Explanation
The given poem describes something that cannot be seen, felt, heard, or smelt. It is said to lie behind stars and under hills, filling empty holes. It also comes first and follows after, ending life and killing laughter. The best word that fits this description is "Dark." Dark cannot be seen or felt, and it fills empty spaces. It also comes before light and follows after, bringing an end to life and joy.

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A box without hinges, key, or lid,Yet golden treasure inside is hid.
- A.
  
  Box
- B.
  
  Treasure Chest
- C.
  
  Toilet
- D.
  
  Eggs
Correct Answer
D. Eggs

Explanation
The correct answer is eggs because eggs are often referred to as a box without hinges, key, or lid, as they have a hard shell that cannot be opened without breaking it. The golden treasure inside refers to the yolk, which is often seen as a valuable and nutritious part of the egg.

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Alive without breath,As cold as death;Never thirsty, ever drinking,All in mail never clinking.
- A.
  
  Reptiles
- B.
  
  Gollum
- C.
  
  Fish
- D.
  
  Amphibians
Correct Answer
C. Fish

Explanation
The given riddle describes a creature that is alive but does not breathe, implying that it is an aquatic animal. It also mentions that this creature is "as cold as death," which indicates that it is a cold-blooded animal. The line "never thirsty, ever drinking" suggests that this creature lives in water and does not need to drink. Lastly, the phrase "all in mail never clinking" refers to the scales that cover the body of a fish. Therefore, the correct answer is Fish.

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8.

No-legs lay on one-leg,two-legs sat near on three-legs,four-legs got some.
- A.
  
  Worm on a table, woman on a stool, dog gets the scraps
- B.
  
  Fish on a table, man on a stool, dog gets the scraps
- C.
  
  Worm on a table, man on a stool, cat gets the scraps
- D.
  
  Fish on a table, man on a stool, cat gets the scraps
Correct Answer
D. Fish on a table, man on a stool, cat gets the scraps
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This thing all things devours:Birds, beasts, trees, flowers;Gnaws iron, bites steel;Grinds hard stones to meal;Slays king, ruins town,And beats high mountain down.
- A.
  
  Time
- B.
  
  Beast
- C.
  
  Darkness
- D.
  
  Man
Correct Answer
A. Time

Explanation
The given poem describes something that devours everything, including birds, beasts, trees, flowers, iron, steel, hard stones, kings, towns, and even mountains. This suggests that the answer is "Time" because time is a universal force that affects and eventually destroys everything in its path.

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Bonus Question:What have I got in my pocket?
- A.
  
  Handses
- B.
  
  Knife
- C.
  
  String, or nothing
- D.
  
  Precious
Correct Answer
D. Precious

Explanation
The answer "Precious" suggests that the person asking the question has something valuable or important in their pocket. This could be interpreted as a reference to J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, "The Hobbit," in which the character Gollum asks Bilbo Baggins the same question, referring to the One Ring as "precious." Therefore, the answer implies that the person asking the question has something of great significance or worth in their possession.

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Gollum's Riddles Quiz: Test Your Middle-earth Wit

What has roots as nobody sees,Is taller than trees,Up, up it goes,And yet never grows?

Thirty white horses on a red hill,First they champ,Then they stamp,Then they stand still.

Voiceless it cries,Wingless flutters,Toothless bites,Mouthless mutters.

An eye in a blue faceSaw an eye in a green face."That eye is like to this eye"Said the first eye,"But in low place,Not in high place."

It cannot be seen, cannot be felt,Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.It lies behind stars and under hills,And empty holes it fills.It comes first and follows after,Ends life, kills laughter.

A box without hinges, key, or lid,Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

Alive without breath,As cold as death;Never thirsty, ever drinking,All in mail never clinking.

No-legs lay on one-leg,two-legs sat near on three-legs,four-legs got some.

This thing all things devours:Birds, beasts, trees, flowers;Gnaws iron, bites steel;Grinds hard stones to meal;Slays king, ruins town,And beats high mountain down.

Bonus Question:What have I got in my pocket?