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The Lord of the Rings Cinema Trivia

Test your mastery of Peter Jackson's epic film adaptation of Middle-earth, the Fellowship, and the War of the Ring.

This is a free, 9-question multiple-choice quiz. Answer each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation for every answer. There is no sign-up and no time limit — take it as many times as you like, and scroll down for the full answer key once you are done.

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What gift does Lady Galadriel give to Gimli before the Fellowship departs Lothlórien?

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  1. 1.What gift does Lady Galadriel give to Gimli before the Fellowship departs Lothlórien?

    • AA belt of gold
    • BThree strands of her hair✓ Correct
    • CA jewel of elven light
    • DA dagger of the Galadhrim

    Correct answer: Three strands of her hair

    Gimli asks only for a single strand of Galadriel's golden hair to treasure, and she graciously gifts him three strands instead.

  2. 2.Which kingdom of Men does Théoden rule as king in The Two Towers?

    • AGondor
    • BArnor
    • CRohan✓ Correct
    • DDale

    Correct answer: Rohan

    Théoden is King of Rohan, the land of the horse-lords, before Gandalf releases him from Saruman's magical influence.

  3. 3.What is the name of the colossal spider that paralyzes Frodo near the pass of Cirith Ungol?

    • AUngoliant
    • BShelob✓ Correct
    • CCarcharoth
    • DGlaurung

    Correct answer: Shelob

    Gollum leads Frodo into the lair of Shelob, a monstrous arachnid descended from Ungoliant, who stings Frodo before Sam fights her off.

  4. 4.Which sword of Elendil is reforged for Aragorn in Return of the King?

    • AGlamdring
    • BNarsil✓ Correct
    • CSting
    • DOrcrist

    Correct answer: Narsil

    The shards of Narsil, which cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand, are reforged by Elven smiths into Andúril, the Flame of the West.

  5. 5.Who delivers the fatal blow to the Witch-king of Angmar on the Pelennor Fields?

    • AÉowyn✓ Correct
    • BMerry Brandybuck
    • CAragorn
    • DFaramir

    Correct answer: Éowyn

    Fulfilling the prophecy that no man could kill him, Éowyn declares 'I am no man' and drives her sword into his faceplate after Merry stabs his knee.

  6. 6.What creature was Sméagol before the corruptive influence of the One Ring transformed him into Gollum?

    • AAn Orc
    • BA Stoor Hobbit✓ Correct
    • CA Silvan Elf
    • DA Dunlending

    Correct answer: A Stoor Hobbit

    Sméagol belonged to a river-dwelling branch of proto-Hobbits known as Stoors before finding the Ring on the Gladden Fields.

  7. 7.What is the primary entrance phrase spoken to open the Doors of Durin into Moria?

    • AMellon✓ Correct
    • BElen sila
    • CNamarie
    • DMae govannen

    Correct answer: Mellon

    The inscription reads 'Speak, friend, and enter,' and Gandalf realizes that saying the Elvish word for friend, 'Mellon', unlocks the doors.

  8. 8.Which ancient being awakens the Ents to march against Saruman's fortress of Isengard?

    • AQuickbeam
    • BTreebeard✓ Correct
    • CFimbrethil
    • DSkinbark

    Correct answer: Treebeard

    Treebeard, the oldest living Ent, calls the Entmoot and leads the assault after seeing the devastation Saruman caused to the forest.

  9. 9.How many total Rings of Power were originally crafted for the Dwarf-lords?

    • AThree
    • BSeven✓ Correct
    • CNine
    • DOne

    Correct answer: Seven

    The opening poem details three rings for Elven-kings, seven for the Dwarf-lords, nine for mortal Men, and One for the Dark Lord Sauron.

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