'Tis of Thee
Are You Tolkien to Me?
The Book for Me
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In 1803, this president oversaw the purchase of a vast territory from France, doubling the size of the United States.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
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This hobbit couldn't carry it for Frodo, but he could carry Frodo. He also wasn't dropping no eaves. In addition, if you have any po-ta-toes, he will gladly boil 'em, mash 'em, and stick 'em in a stew. He is Rosie Cotton's husband.
Who is Samwise Gamgee?
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This prophet was swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee God's command to go to the city of Nineveh.
Who is Jonah?
2
This park, established in 1872, is the first national park in the world and is known for its geysers, including Old Faithful.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
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This mountain range is home to the Lonely Mountain, also known by the Sindarin name "Erebor," which plays a central role in The Hobbit.
What are The Misty Mountains?
2
This king of Israel, known for his wisdom, built the first temple in Jerusalem and wrote many of the Proverbs in the Bible.
Who is King Solomon?
3
This river, flowing more than 2,500 miles, is the longest in the United States, flowing through ten states.
What is the Missouri River?
3
This regal and enigmatic elf, known for his keen wisdom and formidable presence, ruled over the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood and was the father of Legolas, a hero of The Lord of the Rings.
Who is Thranduil?
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This mountain is where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, also known as Mount Horeb.
What is Mount Sinai?
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This National Park containing this site is located in which state?
What is Arizona?
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This character was once a powerful king, but after his corruption, he became a wraith serving Sauron. He is one of the Nazgûl, chief of the Nine, and was ultimately defeated by someone who insisted upon coining a catchphrase before stabbing him in the face.
Who is The Witch-king of Angmar?
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This prophet was the one who succeeded Elijah, and through whom God performed miracles such as healing Naaman of leprosy. This prophet also pronounced a curse in the name of the Lord on some youths who called him a "baldhead," and two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths.
Who is Elisha?
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The Old North Church, a location for which the instruction was given to light lanterns to warn of the arrival of the British military, "one if by land, two if by sea," is located in which historic American city?
What is Boston, Massachusetts?
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This gate belongs to what fortress, home of the leader of the Nine?
What is Minas Morgul? (or the Dead City)
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These three Hebrew men were thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar. Their Babylonian names were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Their Hebrew names were Hananiah, Mishael, and this third name.
What is Azariah?