Aragorn quiz part 1

[inzilbeth]

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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Comments

[shirebound]

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?

[inzilbeth-liz.livejournal.com]

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