J.R.R. Tolkien
Behind the Scenes
Rings
Character Riddles
Misc.
100

What does the R.R. in J.R.R. Tolkien stand for?

Ronald Reuel

100

Who directed the 'Lord Of The Rings' trilogy?

Peter Jackson

100

How many of the Great Rings were given to the race of Men?

9

100

The girls all think I'm lovely, My locks are bright and blonde, And up until quite recently, Of Dwarves I was not fond.

Who is Legolas?

100

What color is Faramir's hair?

Raven

200

At what age could J.R.R. Tolkien read and write fluently by?

Four years old

200

______ turned down the role of Gandalf because he didn't understand the script, even after reading the books.

Sean Connery

200

Where was the Ring of Power forged?

Mount Doom

200

My mind is playing tricks on me, I seem evil but I swear I'm not! I only want the Ring, you see And for that I've devised a plot.

Who is Smeagol/Gollum?

200

What was Sauron's original name?

Mairon

300

In what school did J.R.R. Tolkien earn his English Language and Literature degree?

Exeter College, Oxford

300

Lots of "extras" were cast in the Lord of the Rings. The Riders of Rohan were made up of this type of extra:

Women in beards

300

What is the only thing that reveals the One Ring's markings?

Fire

300

I appear extremely old and worn But I'm still quite quick on my feet, I never lose hope, or stop fighting in war, Until my task is complete.

Who is Gandalf?

300

What is a common way to say goodbye in Elvish?

Namaarie

400

In 2003, Tolkien Reading Day was announced in schools. What day do schools celebrate this?

March 25

400

The Lord of the Rings trilogy came before the times of CGI. How many prosthetic facial appliances were made for the films?

Around 10,000

400

How many rings of power were created?

20

400

I was banished from my own kingdom By a wormy little traitor, I had to leave my uncle and sister But knew I'd see them later.

Who is Eomer?

400

What language is the inscription of the One Ring written in?

Black Speech

500

Name the first language that J.R.R. Tolkien created by himself.

Naffarin

500

This actor did his own stunts and used a real steel sword while filming, rather than rubber like everyone else.

Viggo Mortensen

500

What is the name of the ring that Gandalf wears?

Narya

500

I am a rather respected Elf Who feels Dwarfs are a royal pain. Then the day I helped to fight at Helm's Deep I was, most unfortunately, slain.

Who is Haldir?

500

Who is the tallest member of the Lord of the Rings cast?

John Rhys-Davies, the dwarf, at 6"1', or 1.85 m