Who is Galadriel?
Queen of Lothlorien. Bearer of one of the 3 Elven rings.
Who owned the original 20 rings? (number and owner)
3 Elves, 7 Dwarves, 9 Mortal Men, 1 to rule them all
How many rings belonged to the Dwarves?
7
What makes Tom Bombadil unique?
he is not affected by the power of the ring (he does not turn invisible when he puts it on)
What happens when someone puts the Ring on their finger?
they turn invisible
What happens to Frodo while he is singing at the Prancing Pony?
he falls and accidentally slips the ring on his finger causing him to disappear
Who or what captures the Hobbits in the woods?
Old Man Willow
What is the significance of the name change from Moria to Khazad-dum?
It became a place of death and evil. (Dum=Doom)
Which of the characters at the council wishes to use the ring to defeat the Dark Lord?
Boromir
What does Tom Bombadil give to the Hobbits before they leave his house?
a song
What happens to Frodo in the attack upon Weathertop?
he is stabbed in the shoulder with a Morgul blade
Why does Gandalf refuse the ring?
it will make him too powerful
What happens to Gandalf?
He is pulled down into the abyss with the Balrog.
What races are represented at the Council at Rivendell?
Hobbit, Mortal Men, Elve, Dwarve, Wizard
What is the mirror of Galadriel?
A basin of water.
Who attacks the Hobbits upon Weathertop?
the black riders
Who is Tom Bombadil’s wife?
Goldberry
Whose presence do they find signs of upon Weathertop?
Gandalf
At the end of the book, who betrays Frodo?
Boromir
Who is chasing the Hobbits along the road?
black riders
What is the inscription on the one ring? (word for word)
One ring to rule them all,/One ring to find them,/One ring to bring them all,/and in the darkness bind them.
Of what significance to Aragorn are the Pillars of the Kings?
They are his ancestors.
What disguise does Gollum use as he follows the company along the Great River?
a log
Word for word, what is the inscription on the ring?
One ring to rule them all/One ring to find them/One ring to bring them all/and in the darkness bind them.
How many rings belonged to the Elves?
3
How old is Bilbo Baggins?
111/eleventy-one
What conditions must the company agree to before being permitted to travel through Lothlorien?
Gimli must be blindfolded. Aragorn and Legolas are responsible for Gimli.
What mysterious man do the Hobbits encounter at the Prancing Pony?
Strider
What do the Hobbits plan to travel through to leave the Shire?
the Old Forest
Strider tells the story of the love between Tinuviel and Beren. Of what races were these two lovers?
Mortal Man and Elve
How many rings belonged to the Hobbits?
none
What gift does Gimli request from Galadriel?
A strand of her hair.
Through whose farm do the Hobbits take a short cut?
Farmer Maggot
What does Gandalf tell Frodo about the background of the Black Riders?
They were once the nine mortal kings.
What will happen to Galadriel if Frodo destroys the ring?
She will lose her powers and fade from Middle Earth.
What was Moria?
A great Dwarven kingdom. A Dwarven mithril mine.
What happens to the Hobbits as they try to cross the Barrow-Downs?
they are captured by a Barrow-Wight
Who are the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring?
Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf
What wound does Gimli receive in leaving Lothlorien?
A broken heart.
From whom did Bilbo get the possession?
Gollum
Why is Tom Bombadil not affected by the ring?
he is older than the power of the ring
What is Frodo Baggins' relationship to Bilbo Baggins?
He is Bilbo's cousin. He is Bilbo's adopted heir.
What saves Frodo from the riders in the Ford?
Cavalry of Waves (a flood)
Aside from the nine, who else will be going on the journey? (two possible answers)
Gollum or Bill the pony
How many rings belonged to the Mortal Men?
9
What type of Elves are the Elves of Lothlorien?
Tree or wood elves. Silvan elves.
What is the decision of the council concerning the ring?
It must be destroyed./It must be thrown into the fires of Mount Doom.
How many rings were originally made?
20
What prized possession does Frodo inherit from Bilbo?
a ring
What must be done to the ring in order to see the inscription?
It must be put into fire.
At the end of the book, where is Frodo going now that he has parted from the Fellowship?
Mordor
What decision must the company make at the end of the book?
Which way to go.
What is Strider concerned Frodo's wound will cause him to do?
turn the ring over to the riders
Who is Frodo Baggins?
He is a Hobbit. He is the main character.
What type of party is the "long expected party"?
birthday party
What is the purpose of the meeting at Rivendell?
To decide what to do with the ring.
Who saves Frodo with the flood in the forge and cures his injuries?
Elrond
Who is Tom Bombadil?
the master of wood, water, and hill
At the end of the book, who is going with Frodo to Mordor?
Sam