Art History
This Japanese art form, originating in the 17th century, involves the intricate folding of paper to create decorative shapes and designs.
What is origami?
This cryptid, often described as a large, winged creature resembling a bat or pterosaur, is said to inhabit the Appalachian region of the United States.
What is the Mothman?
I'm not alive, but I can grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air. What am I?
What is Fire?
This is a classic selection for Pollard family movie night, involving hamsters, political intrigue, and hand grenades.
What is "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"?
This city of Men, located in the land of Gondor, is known as the "City of Kings" and served as the capital of the kingdom until its downfall.
What is Minas Tirith?
This Dutch artist, known for his use of light and shadow in his paintings, created works such as "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Milkmaid."
Who is Johannes Vermeer?
This mythical creature from Norse mythology is the son of the trickster god Loki, destined to bring about the end of the world during Ragnarök.
What is Fenrir?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What is Footsteps?
This is the Pollard family motto.
What is "never refuse free food"?
This artifact is one of the Seeing-stones created by the Númenóreans and becomes a source of conflict in the War of the Ring.
What is the Palantir of Orthanc?
This Italian city, known for its role in the Renaissance and as the birthplace of the Renaissance, was home to artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
What is Florence?
This cryptid, reported in the folklore of Native American tribes, is said to be a large, bird-like creature with a wingspan of up to 20 feet and is often associated with sightings near thunderstorms.
What is the Thunderbird?
What has keys but can't open locks, space but no room, and you can enter but not go inside?
What is a Keyboard?
This is what Pollards quote when someone speaks their mind and promptly leaves.
What is "It come through the wall, said its piece, then sodded off."?
This ancient creature, known as the "Father of All Spiders," dwells in the depths of Middle-earth and gives birth to Shelob.
Who is Ungoliant?
This art movement, originating in the early 20th century, emphasized the expression of emotion and inner experience through the use of bold colors and abstract forms.
What is Expressionism?
This legendary creature, often depicted as a feathered serpent, is a prominent deity in Mesoamerican mythology and is associated with creation, fertility, and wind.
What is the Quetzalcoatl?
The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses it. The person who uses it, never knows they're using it.
What is a coffin.
This old testament biblical reference to furniture was frequently laughed about in childhood.
What is King Og's Iron Bed?
This ancient artifact, given to Frodo by Galadriel, is a phial and is used to fend off Shelob in the pass of Cirith Ungol.
What is the Light of Eärendil?
This medieval manuscript, created by monks in the 9th century, contains the four Gospels of the New Testament and is famous for its intricate illustrations.
What is the Book of Kells?
This legendary creature from Japanese folklore is a large, turtle-like beast with a shell covered in moss and seaweed, said to live in the waters around Japan.
What is the Kappa?
What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and rivers, but no water?
What is a Map?
This humorous quote is frequently used when someone is acting in a way that is for their own gain.
What is "It's just my fun, you don't mind my fun, do you?"
This ancient kingdom of Men, founded by Isildur and Anárion, served as the seat of power for the heirs of Elendil before its eventual downfall.
What is Arnor?