Aragorn quiz part 1
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inzilbethAnswers 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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Date: 2009-06-20 01:52 pm (UTC)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...
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Date: 2009-06-20 01:52 pm (UTC)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 :(
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Date: 2009-06-20 02:05 pm (UTC)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*!
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Date: 2009-06-20 11:25 pm (UTC)Hear, hear. I couldn't have put it better.
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Date: 2009-06-20 01:55 pm (UTC)16. Arador. DUH. Wow... I think I'm going back to bed now. I can't believe I put his parents... *sigh*
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Date: 2009-06-20 02:02 pm (UTC)