106 The Lord of the Rings Trivia Questions

Delve into the enchanting realms of Middle-earth this captivating look at The Lord of the Rings trivia, where the mystical tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy world comes to life through a series of intriguing questions and little-known facts. Unveil the depths of your knowledge as we journey through the annals of this iconic literary and cinematic masterpiece.

From the tranquil hills of the Shire to the fiery chasms of Mount Doom, The Lord of the Rings trivia promises to be an immersive experience for fans and newcomers alike. Whether you’re a devoted follower of Frodo’s dangerous quest to destroy the One Ring, or simply captivated by the rich lore and intricate characters of Tolkien’s universe, this article offers a chance to test your understanding and learn something new.

These quiz questions are aimed at both lovers of the book and Peter Jackson’s incredible trilogy of films starring the likes of Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Sean Bean.

Explore the intricacies of Elvish languages, unlock the histories of the various races that inhabit Middle-earth, and relive the epic battles that shaped its destiny. Discover lesser-known anecdotes about the creation of the trilogy, behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film adaptations, and the vast influence Lord of the Rings has had on popular culture. So, buckle up for an enlightening adventure into the heart of Middle-earth and test your Lord of the Rings knowledge.

One Ring to Quiz Them All: 100 Enthralling Lord of the Rings Trivia Questions

1. How many members of the Fellowship set out from Rivendell and what are their names?

Nine: Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn and Boromir

2. What is the name of Sam’s favorite pony?

Bill

3. Who is Frodo’s loyal friend that journeyed with him from Middle Earth to Mount Doom?

Samwise Gamgee

4. How many rings of power were made for the elves, dwarves, and men?

Three for the elves, seven for dwarves, and nine for men

5. Gandalf destroys what after the Battle of the Hornburg?

The staff of Saruman

6. After being crowned king, who does Aragorn bow before?

Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin.

7. What is Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ home called?

Bag End

8. Who does Sam marry in The Lord of the Rings

Rosie Cotton

9. What birthday does Bilbo Baggins celebrate in The Fellowship of the Ring?

His eleventy-first (111th) birthday

10. Where do the Hobbits live?

The Shire

11. What elf came to the aid of Strider and the hobbits on their journey from Weathertop to Rivendell?

Glorfindel

12. Who do the hobbits encounter at the Prancing Pony?

Strider

13. Which character cut the One Ring from Sauron’s finger?

Isildur

14. What was the last war against the armies of Mordor called?

The Last Alliance of Men and Elves

15. Where was the One Ring forged?

In the fires of Mount Doom

16. What type of blade is Bilbo Baggins stabbed with?

Morgul Blade

17. Who tried to take the ring from Frodo at Amon Hen?

Boromir

18. Where does Théoden decide to send his people?

Rivendell

19. Smeagol was the original name of which character in The Lord of the Rings?

Gollum

20. Which are referred to as the Two Watchers that form an invisible barrier that couldn’t be passed through?

Carved statues on the entrance to the Cirith Ungol Tower

21. What is the name of Gimli’s father?

Gloin

22. Who married Aragorn towards the end of The Return of the King?

Arwin

23. What does Pippin steal at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf’s giant dragon firecracker and plants.

24. In what year was the first Lord of the Rings book published?

1954

25. Who is the ultimate lord?

Eru Ilúvatar.

26. How many Academy Awards did the Lord of the Rings trilogy win in total?

17

27. What is the name of the Elven character with blonde hair and blue eyes who is lethal with a bow and charming with his looks?

Legolas

28. How many years after the end of The Hobbit is The Lord of The Rings book and movie set?

60

29. What are the wolf-like animals that attack Theoden and his people called?

Wargs

30. In The Fellowship of the Ring, what color is Gandalf associated with?

Grey

31. What is the name of the Ent who befriends Merry and Pippin in Fanghorn forest?

Treebeard

32. Who is sent to Rivendell by Denethor to find answers about a dream he had?

Boromir

33. Which character said, “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the Ages of this world alone?”

Arwen

34. What is Bilbo’s relation to Frodo?

Frodo is Bilbo’s second cousin

35. Where does Gandalf arrange to meet Frodo and Samwise?

At the Prancing Pony Inn

36. What is the name of Gandafl’s horse?

Shadowfax

37. The last bastion between Minas Tirith and Mordor is where?

Osgiliath

38. What is the name of the ancient sword that cut the One Ring from Sauron’s hand?

Narsil

39. Gandalf fights what creature in the Mines of Moria?

A barlog

40. What type of bread are Sam and Frodo eating at the beginning of The Two Towers?

Lembas bread

41. Where does Old Man Willow live?

The Old Forest

42. What is the real name of Mount Doom?

Amon Amarth

43. Which ancient sword is known to be made by Telchar of Nogrod?

Angrist

44. Whose life did Pippin save by telling Gandalf of Denethor’s madness?

Faramir

45. Where would you find the bridge of Khazad-dum?

The Mines of Moria

46. What is the name of Sauron’s fortress in Mordor?

Barad-dûr

47. In the War of the Ring, which forest does Saruman order the Orcs to cut down?

Fangorn Forest

48. What is the name of the fictional metal which the armored chain shirt Frodo wears is made from?

Mithril

49. Who releases King Theoden from the spell of Saruman, which causes his appearance to make him look much older than he is?

Gandalf

50. What fake name does Gandalf advise that Frodo use?

Mr. Underhill

51. Merry and Pippin escape from the Uruk Hai. What is the name of the forest that they hide in?

Fangorn Forest

52. What marks the end of the Third Age?

The Third Age ended when Sauron is killed after the One Ring is destroyed

53. Name Gollum’s friend who he choked to get the Ring of Power?

Déagol

54. What is the name of Boromir’s brother who died en route to Mordor when the Fellowship was born?

Faramir

55. Which armies participated in the Battle of Isengard, also known as the Destruction of Isengard?

The Ents versus Sauron’s forces

56. What is the name of the territories owned by the Horse Lords?

Rohan

57. Who is the king of Rohan?

Theoden

58. What are the names of the two towers?

Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul.

59. How many members of the Fellowship die during the adventure in the trilogy?

Two: Boromire and Aragon

60. Who do Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli find in Fangorn Forest?

Gandalf

61. What is the name of the giant spider in The Return of the King?

Shelob

62. Who gives Aragorn the remade sword and asks him to take the Dimholt road to summon the Army of the Dead to fight for him?

Elrond

63. What are the names of the Lord and Lady of Caras Galadhon?

Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel

64. Which character says, “A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to?”

Gandalf the Grey

65. What is the name of Gandalf’s horse?

Shadowfax

66. Where does Theoden tell the people of Rohan to go and shelter?

At Helm’s Deep

67. What is the Elvish word for friend?

Mellon

68. Who is Gollum’s friend and cousin?

Déagol

69. What day is Aragorn told to look to the east on?

East at dawn on the 5th day

70. How does the Uruk Hai get into Helm’s Deep?

By entering via the sewer and destroying the wall

71. Which city does Faramir try to save in The Return of the King?

Osgiliath

72. How many years did Gollum hold onto the ring?

478 years

73. Where is Saruman’s tower, Orthanc, located?

Isengard

74. What does Arwen’s name mean?

Royal Maiden

75. Who is Saruman’s second in command?

The Witch-King of Angmar

76. What character rides a dragon in The Return of the King?

The Witch-King of Angmar

77. How do Frodo and Sam sneak into Mordor?

They disguise themselves as orcs

78. What does Pippin see in the Palantir?

The White Tree of Gondor

79. In what year of the Third Age did Arwen meet Aragorn?

2951

80. Which character ends up killing the Witch-King of Angmar?

Eowyn

81. Who did Galadriel get married to?

Celeborn

82. What is the first voice we hear in The Fellowship of the Ring?

Galadriel

83. Merry was one of the largest hobbits in history for what reason?

He drank Ent-draughts

84. What does Gollum call the Ring of Power?

“My Precious”

85. For what special occasion does Gandalf return to the Shire?

Frodo’s birthday

86. In The Two Towers, who is Saruman’s spy in Rohan?

Grima Wormtongue

87. How long does it take the Hobbits to get back to the Shire?

13 months

88. Who gives Frodo Baggins the Phial of Galadriel?

Elf-queen Galadriel.

89. Who says, “One does not simply walk into Mordor?”

Boromir

90. When the Elves leave Middle Earth in “The Two Towers,” where do they go?

The Undying Lands/Valinor

91. To whom does Gandalf declare “You shall not pass?”

Barlog

92. What sort of animals sometimes tickle Treebeard?

Field mice

93. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was filmed in which country?

New Zealand

94. What is the name of the ferry the hobbits use to escape the Black Riders?

Buckleberry Ferry

95. Who do we see arrive first for the council of Elrond?

Boromir

96. When they are looking down at the Black Gate, which Hobbit does Sam mention by name?

The Gaffer

97. To whom does Aragorn say, “If by my life or death I can protect you, I will.”

Frodo

98. Who finds Aragon after he is dragged over a cliff fighting a Warg-rider?

Brego

99. What is the name of the book that Bilbo Baggins is writing?

There and Back Again: A Hobbit’s Tale

100. Who kills Grima?

Legolas

101. What horse does Frodo ride to the Ford of Bruinen?

Asfaloth

102. Who tells Aragorn about the Black Ships?

Gandalf and Elrond.

103. Where is Helm’s Deep located?

In the White Mountains below the Thrihyrne.

104. What is unusual about Hobbit feet?

They are very hairy

105. Where was Pippin captured by Orcs?

At Path Galen

106. What are Gollum’s last words?

“Precious”