The Lord Of The Rings: Prologue
This quiz is designed to challenge even the most learned Tolkien scholar. The questions concern the Lord of the Rings Prologue.
- 1.
Which description best describes the Hobbit-folk of the Shire?
- A.
Loud and rambunctious.
- B.
Unobstrusive and content.
- C.
Ambitious and daring.
Correct Answer
B. Unobstrusive and content.Explanation
Hobbits, as the Prologue states, "are an unobstrusive...people. They love peace...and good tilled earth."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where do Hobbits make their dwellings?
- A.
Houses and smials (or mere Hobbit-holes).
- B.
Smials and Hobbit-holes only.
Correct Answer
A. Houses and smials (or mere Hobbit-holes).Explanation
All Hobbits originally lived in the ground, but after the first houses were constructed in the Marish long and comfortable lodgings filled the Shire, especially in Hobbiton and Tuckborough.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to Meriadoc Brandybuck, the tobacco plant known as Old Toby and Longbottom leaf originated in the southern vales of Gondor. For what purpose did the Gondorians use the plant?
- A.
Its use in the creation of herbal-medicines.
- B.
Its fine smoking quality.
- C.
Its sweet fragrance.
Correct Answer
C. Its sweet fragrance.Explanation
The Gondorians called the plant sweet galenas, and used it merely for its fragrance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Shire is divided into four Farthings, North, East, South and West. Which lands were added to the Shire in S.R. 1452, after King Elessar granted them to the Hobbits?
- A.
Fenmarch and Buckland
- B.
The Old Forest and the Marish
- C.
Westmarch and Buckland
- D.
The Weather Hills and Hollin
Correct Answer
C. Westmarch and BucklandExplanation
The Westmarch (Emyn Beraid)includes all the lands between the Tower Hills and the Far Downs.Rate this question:
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- 5.
To whom did the Hobbit's attribute their essential laws (The Rules)?
Correct Answer
The high-king of old at Fornost
Ancient king
King of Fornost
NorburyExplanation
The Hobbits attributed their essential laws (The Rules) to the high-king of old at Fornost, an ancient king, the King of Fornost, and Norbury.Rate this question:
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