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Aragorn quiz part 1

As requested by Linda Hoyland and Estelcontar [Passolargo] here is a tough Aragorn quiz. It's 60 questions in total but that's quite a lot to do in one go so I've divided into two parts. One part actually isn't that tough and there are a few easy questions in there, but part two, which I'll post next weekend, is harder.

Answers will go up Wednesday. Feel free to look them up - there are no prizes - but it's probably more fun to see how many you can answer out of your head first.

I must admit, I've had a lot of fun thinking these up so I hope you enjoy doing it.

1. In which chapter of LOTR do we first become aware of Aragorn’s existence?

2. What rank did Aragorn hold in Ecthelion’s army?

3. By what name does Glorfindel address Aragorn when he first greets him on the road to Rivendell?

4. In what year did Aragorn’s parents wed?

5. From whom did Aragorn learn that Frodo had left his home carrying a great burden?

6. Name the two horses that Aragorn rides.

7. What did Elrohir give to Aragorn at the Stone of Erech?

8. Who referred to Aragorn as ‘Stick-at-naught Strider’

9. Who accompanied Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead?

10. What is the third line of the poem Bilbo wrote for Aragorn?

11. Give two different names for the healing plant that has special powers when used by Elendil’s heirs?

12. When Frodo found Aragorn standing silently at the foot of Cerin Amroth, what was he holding in his hand?

13. Who wrote ‘The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen’?

14. Before Aragorn set out into the Wild as a young man, what did Elrond forbid him from doing?

15. Which actor cast to play Aragorn in the film trilogy was replaced by Viggo Mortensen?

16. Name three of Aragorn’s grandparents?

17. A book, made at Aragorn’s request, was brought to him in Minas Tirith in the year 64 IV. By what name was it usually referred?

18. What tale did Aragorn chant for the hobbits at Weathertop?

19. What was the significance of the date on which Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli first meet Gandalf the White?

20. How did Galadriel clothe Aragorn for his first meeting with Arwen?

21. Which character said these words to Aragorn: ‘But handsome is as handsome does…’?

22. What saved Aragorn from the clutches of the orcs when he stumbled on the stairs during the battle at Helm’s Deep?

23. As king, which ancient tradition did Aragorn revive?

24. In Moria, which characters did Aragorn mention when reassuring the rest of the Company that Gandalf would lead them safely back out again?

25. What did Aragorn gift to the Shire in 1452 S.R.?

26. Which of the original seven Palantiri did Aragorn keep to survey his realms?

27. On his long journey taking Gollum from the Dead Marshes to Thranduil’s Realm, Aragorn receives aid from which two Peoples?

28. What was the very first foe; man, orc or beast that Aragorn slew with Andúril?

29. On his own, how many days did Aragorn say it would take him to walk to Rivendell from Weathertop?

30. After the Ring War, on what date does the King of the West finally part company with the remainder of the Fellowship?

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Oh wow, I think I might actually know the answers to a lot of these off the top of my head! Woo hoo! LOL No time at the moment to really dig into it, but this is going to be fun. :)

See, I told you you would! Take your time, answers aren't going up for days yet.

Finally I think I can get more than three right on on one of your amazing quizzes. *beams* Some of these are guesses, but I'll just plunge in...

1. The Shadow of the Past
2. Captain
3. Dunedan
6. Roheryn, Brego
8. Bill Ferny
9. Legolas, Gimli, Elrohir, Elladan, and other Men
10. The old that is strong does not wither
11. Athelas, Kingsfoil
12. A flower
14. Marry his daughter until he was king of Arnor and Gondor
15. Stuart Townsend
16. Dirhael, Ivorwen, and Arador
17. The Red Book of Westmarch
18. The Lay of Leithien (sp?)
19. It was Aragorn's birthday
20. All in white
25. The Ban on Men entering it
26. The Orthanc Stone
29. 14 days?

Way hey for Shirebound! Great stuff! I bet you'll be able to do even more when you think about it.

Ooh, let's see how much of this I can do without looking into the book...

1. In which chapter of LOTR do we first become aware of Aragorn’s existence?
"Shadow of the Past"- Gandalf mentions a man, Aragorn, helping him hunt for Gollum.

2. What rank did Aragorn hold in Ecthelion’s army?
He was a captain.

3. By what name does Glorfindel address Aragorn when he first greets him on the road to Rivendell?
Dunadan! :D Forgive lack of accent...

4. In what year did Aragorn’s parents wed?
IIRC, it was 4 years before Aragorn was born, so 2927.

5. From whom did Aragorn learn that Frodo had left his home carrying a great burden?
Goodness goodness goodness... *wracks brain* Gandalf was already gone.. it was either Gandalf way back when in May or this is a trick question and it's Frodo because Frodo opened his big mouth :P Or I don't remember... :(

6. Name the two horses that Aragorn rides.
Hasufel and Roheryn. Brego is a movie-creation.

7. What did Elrohir give to Aragorn at the Stone of Erech?
A horn. I just reread this chapter for my crossover fic since this is the chapter I'm at XD

8. Who referred to Aragorn as ‘Stick-at-naught Strider’
Bill Ferny! ... *shudders* I sporked an awful, icky fic about this -_-

9. Who accompanied Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead?
Halbarad, Legolas, Gimli, Elrond's sons, and nameless Rangers. About 30 of them.

10. What is the third line of the poem Bilbo wrote for Aragorn?
The old that is strong does not wither.

11. Give two different names for the healing plant that has special powers when used by Elendil’s heirs?
athelas, galenas, kingsfoil, asea aranion...

12. When Frodo found Aragorn standing silently at the foot of Cerin Amroth, what was he holding in his hand?
A flower, IIRC- elanor?

13. Who wrote ‘The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen’?
Barahir, grandson of Faramir.

14. Before Aragorn set out into the Wild as a young man, what did Elrond forbid him from doing?
Binding himself to a woman. Poor sod.

15. Which actor cast to play Aragorn in the film trilogy was replaced by Viggo Mortensen?
Stewart Townsend. Thank. God.

16. Name three of Aragorn’s grandparents?
Pshh. I know all of them. Dirhael, Ivorwen, Arathorn, Gilraen.

17. A book, made at Aragorn’s request, was brought to him in Minas Tirith in the year 64 IV. By what name was it usually referred?
... O.o Dang! Uh... a copy of the Red Book? The original stayed with Sam's family...

18. What tale did Aragorn chant for the hobbits at Weathertop?
Beren and Luthien! The leaves were long, the grass was green... and that's all I know.

19. What was the significance of the date on which Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli first meet Gandalf the White?
It was his birthday ^^ 88 years old.

More coming...

20. How did Galadriel clothe Aragorn for his first meeting with Arwen?
Grey and white, with a pretty little circlet; he looked more like an elf-lord.

21. Which character said these words to Aragorn: ‘But handsome is as handsome does…’?
One of the hobbits... Pippin?

22. What saved Aragorn from the clutches of the orcs when he stumbled on the stairs during the battle at Helm’s Deep?
Falling rocks and Legolas shooting an arrow. I think. Haven't read that passage in a few months...

23. As king, which ancient tradition did Aragorn revive?
Uh... men not entering the Shire is new... travelling to Annuminas? XD Dang it! Need to read some parts of the appendices again :P

24. In Moria, which characters did Aragorn mention when reassuring the rest of the Company that Gandalf would lead them safely back out again?
Uh... been a long time since I've read this chapter... Frodo?

25. What did Aragorn gift to the Shire in 1452 S.R.?
The Tower Hills, yea?

26. Which of the original seven Palantiri did Aragorn keep to survey his realms?
The one from Orthanc, I believe. I don't remember what happened to the one Denethor had.

27. On his long journey taking Gollum from the Dead Marshes to Thranduil’s Realm, Aragorn receives aid from which two Peoples?
Elves and Beornings. But this is not technically LOTR canon and can be disputed by folks who don't hold UT as canon... :P

28. What was the very first foe; man, orc or beast that Aragorn slew with Andúril?
Beast. Wargies.

29. On his own, how many days did Aragorn say it would take him to walk to Rivendell from Weathertop?
Wasn't it 14 or some absurd amount? Why don't I remember this?! :o

30. After the Ring War, on what date does the King of the West finally part company with the remainder of the Fellowship?
Just reread the appendices for my big-arse story... I remember marking the 18th of August... not sure if that is Edoras or not... but let's go with that.

Dang girl! This was difficult! I applaud your efforts. Now I feel like less of an Aragorn fan girl because I probably got a few wrong :(

No, your a pretty good Aragorn fangirl! Off the top of your head that was extremely impressive.

As to canon, well if the Prof wrote it, in my book, it's canon. Just wait until the second half of the quiz when we get into the HOME questions *evil grin*!

"As to canon, well if the Prof wrote it, in my book, it's canon."

Hear, hear. I couldn't have put it better.

Gah! That's what I get for doing this at 7am.

16. Arador. DUH. Wow... I think I'm going back to bed now. I can't believe I put his parents... *sigh*

Your doing great, Laire, but you may want to check one or two!

1. "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony"

2. Captain

3. Dúnadan

4. ...I'm horrible with dates....

5. Gandalf?

6. Roheryn and Hasfuel (sp?)...if this is bookverse.

7. I should know this one...the...*scratches head*

8. Bill Ferny

9. Rangers, Elrondionnath, Legolas, Gimli

10. The old...something. <.< I should know this, argh!!

11. Kingsfoil, athelas

12. Elanor...or maybe it was another flower...

13. Barahir, Faramir's grandson.

14. Marrying Arwen.

15. Stuart Townsend, I think.

16. Arador, Dirhael, Ivorwen.

17. ...not sure. It's probably something obvious.

18. Lay of Leithien.

19. No clue. Again, probably something obvious.

20. Like an elven prince--something like.

21. ? How come I don't remember this?

22. Is this movieverse? Then Gimli.

23. Something to do with the White Tree, I think.

24. Don't remember this one.

25. Um...banning Men from entering it, I think?

26. The Orthanc one?

27. Elves...and Gandalf?

28. Book--Beast (wolves). Movie--orcs

29. 16 days. Two weeks.--I can't remember.

30. Again, I'm bad with dates, so I can't remember this one. :(

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Huh, and I thought I knew my canon well. With these questions, I realize I'm pathetic. :O Oh, woe is me!!!

*grins in spite of it all*

Isn't it so frustrating when the answer is on the tip of your tongue? You did really great though, Cal, and thanks for playing along. I should have said the questions were all bookverse but I didn't think of it as to me there is only bookverse! It never occurred to me to include questions from the movies - that would have been very interesting [umm...goes away to think of yet more questions LOL!]

Here we go:

1)In chapter II - The Shadow of the Past when Gandalf describes him as "Aragorn, the greatest traveller and huntsman of this age of the world."

2) Captain

3) Dúnadan. He is The Dúnadan, like the Scottish Chieftains used to be The MacGregor, The McDonald, etc. It's a tittle.

4) 2929

5) From Gildor Inglorion

6) Hasufel and Roherny

7) A Silver Horn

8) Bill Ferny

9) The Grey Company, i.e. Halbarad and the 30 Rangers of the North, Elladan, Elrohir, Legolas and Gimli

10) ...The old that is strong does not wither...

11) Athelas (Sindarin) Kingsfoil (Westron) Asëa Aranion (Quenya)

12) A small golden bloom of elanor

13) Barahir, grandson of Faramir

14) He should “be betrothed to no man’s child.”

15) Stuart Townsend

16) Arador, Dírhael, and Ivorwen

17) The Thain’s Book

18) According to his own words, ‘the tale of Tinúviel’ i.e. the Tale of Beren and Lúthien – the precursor of the poem he recites is Tolkien’s Light as Leaf On Lindentree published in the Leeds magazine The Gryphon, jun. 1925, based on versions dating back to 919-20.

19) It was March 1st, Aragorn’s 88th birthday

20) “In silver and white with a cloak of elven-grey and a bright gem on his brow”

21)

22) Legolas’s last arrow and a great boulder, cast from the outer wall above

23) As priest-king he renewed the worship of God (The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien, letter 156, p. 206) – “…It later appears that there had been a ‘hallow’ on Mindolluin, only approachable by the King, where he had anciently offered thanks and praise on behalf of his people; but it had been forgotten. It was re-entered by Aragorn, and he found a sapling of the White Tree, and replanted it in the Court of The Fountain. It is to be presumed that with the reemergence of the lineal priest kings (of whom Lúthien the Blessed Elf-maiden was a foremother) the worship of God would be renewed and His Name (or tittle) be again more often heard. But there would be no temple of the True God while Númenórean influence lasted.”

24) The cats of Queen Berúthiel

25) The Westmarch from the Far Downs to the Tower Hills (Emyn Beraid)

26) The Orthanc Stone I believe, though he was strong enough I also believe not to see Denethor’s burning hands in the Anor-stone.

27) The Elves of Lórien and the Beornings

28) A huge leader of the pack of wargs which attacked the company on the way to Moria

29) “twelve days from here to the Ford of Bruinen” in his own words.

30) May 22nd 3019

Can't remember nbr 21, but I have till Wednesday to find out, don't I? I'll try. *grin*

1. In which chapter of LOTR do we first become aware of Aragorn’s existence?

The Shadow of the Past

2. What rank did Aragorn hold in Ecthelion’s army?

Captain

3. By what name does Glorfindel address Aragorn when he first greets him on the road to Rivendell?

Estel

4. In what year did Aragorn’s parents wed?

Don't know

5. From whom did Aragorn learn that Frodo had left his home carrying a great burden?

Gandalf

6. Name the two horses that Aragorn rides.
Hausfel and Roheryn

7. What did Elrohir give to Aragorn at the Stone of Erech?

A horn

8. Who referred to Aragorn as ‘Stick-at-naught Strider’

Bill Ferny

9. Who accompanied Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead?
Leoglas,Gimli, Halbarad and his company and the twins

10. What is the third line of the poem Bilbo wrote for Aragorn?

Deep Roots are not killed by the frost
11. Give two different names for the healing plant that has special powers when used by Elendil’s heirs?

athelas ,kingsfoil

12. When Frodo found Aragorn standing silently at the foot of Cerin Amroth, what was he holding in his hand?

The Ring

13. Who wrote ‘The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen’?

Barahir

14. Before Aragorn set out into the Wild as a young man, what did Elrond forbid him from doing?

Taking any woman as wife

15. Which actor cast to play Aragorn in the film trilogy was replaced by Viggo Mortensen?
Stuart Townsend

16. Name three of Aragorn’s grandparents?

Ivorwen ??

17. A book, made at Aragorn’s request, was brought to him in Minas Tirith in the year 64 IV. By what name was it usually referred?

The Red Book

18. What tale did Aragorn chant for the hobbits at Weathertop?

The Lay of Luthien

19. What was the significance of the date on which Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli first meet Gandalf the White?

It was Aragorn's birthday

20. How did Galadriel clothe Aragorn for his first meeting with Arwen?

In white robes like an Elven lord

21. Which character said these words to Aragorn: ‘But handsome is as handsome does…’?

Pippin?

22. What saved Aragorn from the clutches of the orcs when he stumbled on the stairs during the battle at Helm’s Deep?

Eomer?

23. As king, which ancient tradition did Aragorn revive?
Visiting the Hallow?

24. In Moria, which characters did Aragorn mention when reassuring the rest of the Company that Gandalf would lead them safely back out again?

Bilbo and the dwarves?

25. What did Aragorn gift to the Shire in 1452 S.R.?

More land

26. Which of the original seven Palantiri did Aragorn keep to survey his realms?

The stone that Sauraman had kept at Isengard

27. On his long journey taking Gollum from the Dead Marshes to Thranduil’s Realm, Aragorn receives aid from which two Peoples?

Sindarin Elves and Dalesfolk?

28. What was the very first foe; man, orc or beast that Aragorn slew with Andúril?

Orc

29. On his own, how many days did Aragorn say it would take him to walk to Rivendell from Weathertop?
14 ?

30. After the Ring War, on what date does the King of the West finally part company with the remainder of the Fellowship?

Sometime in August

And a very good attempt it is too without looking!

I'm very relieved you didn't just find this a complete walkover - hard Aragorn questions are actually very difficult to come up with, so many have ambiguous answers or the answer is given away in the question.

I won't post the answers until Wednesday so hopefully you'll have time to check the rest if you want too.

Oh well, I might as well, risk it before finally going to bed. I'm not sure about 21, but I don't want to do much researching and it sounds much like something Sam would say, so, I'll go with him.

21) Sam

As for number 5 - It was Gildor Inglorion, or in Aragorn's word his "Elven folk"

Obsession Thy Name is Estelcontar. *grin*

P.s I wanted to edit my original entry, but haven't the foggiest idea how to do it.I'm a total LJ and computer moron, I am. *grin* So, I originally posted this by mistake as a reply to Linda's post. I deleted it and posted again as a normal commentary. In the meanwhile Inzilbeth replied to it it, and things got messed up.

I'm dangerous when it comes to LJs. Sorry, Inzilbeth. I'd better go to sleep.

Oh you've done real good! And thanks for all the extra info you've included in your answers. They're better than mine which just have the bare facts. [*Whispers* You might just want to check one of them though!]

These aren't easy! Some of them I couldn't answer at all. I did know a very few of them. And I didn't peek at the other comments.

Warning: Some Irreverence Ahead!!!!

1. The Inn of the Prancing Pony?

2. Captain

3. I don't know. Sweetie?

4. Think it was 2929 or 2930. He-of-many-names was born in 2931, wasn't he?

5. Hey ho, Tom Bombadillo!

6. Hasufel and Brego-er-Roheryn.

7. some ghost repellent.

8. Bill Ferny

9. The Peredhil twins, Halbarad, 29 Dunedain, at least two horses, Legolas, and Gimli

10. There shall counsels be taken, stronger than Morgul-spells

11. Athelas and kingsfoil

12. either elanor or niphredil flowers, or both

13. Barahir, grandson of Faramir!!!

14. Going upstairs with Arwen.

15. Ben Affleck. (seriously, it was the fellow who was in The Queen of the Damned - wasn't his name Stuart Townsend?)

16. Arador, Ivorwen and Dirhael

17. Thain Peregrin's Little Black Book. (actually, either the Red Book or The Thain's Book I think)

18. The Tale of Luthien and Tinuviel

20. Ranger Evening Wear from The Gap of Rohan

21. Sam

22. Arwen's voice in his head yelling loudly "Orcs on the left, dummy!". (well, we know she watched over him in thought)

23. The Steward and the King's Friday Drinking Night and Jam Session. (I bet Faramir is h*ll on the drums)

25. A bowling alley!

26. The Anor-stone and the Orthanc-stone

27. The Beornings and the Mirkwood Elves

28. A pushy fangurl

Edited 2009-06-21 02:23 (UTC)

LOL! Hoo hoo, Raksha, I'm still laughing over some of your replies but these were especially priceless!

The Steward and the King's Friday Drinking Night and Jam Session. (I bet Faramir is h*ll on the drums)

Oh I hope so!

A bowling alley!

Much more fun!

Ghost repellent.

Now why didn't Elrond think of that?

Going upstairs with Arwen.

Goodness, the very idea!

Thanks so much for playing along. [Oh and you got quite a lot right too!]

ROTFLMAO!!!!! Raksha, you've just made my day.

... and I bet Aragorn is h*ll on the piano. He would do Ellington and Monk proud.

Before I go to bed I must correct one of my replies. It was not in May that Aragorn took leave of the Company. It was in September. So, the correct answer is:

30) September 22nd 3019. SR 1419.

Have I mentioned that when it comes to Aragorn, I'm totally and completely obsessive? *grin*

LOL! Yes you have, but I'm afraid you're still not right!

Of course I'm not. That's what comes from checking appendix B at 5 am in the morning. The correct answer to the last question is:

30) Aug. 22nd, 3019, SR 1419

The ridiculous thing is that I read twice my original answers and let May pass. *rolleyes*

Can any one tell me how to edit a LJ entry so that I don't mess things up again.

LOL! You had a late night last night! I've no idea how to edit an entry. I just have to delete and start again.

As I always say, I'm not crazy about sleeping, I much rather read. LOL

I see we use the same technique. *grin*

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