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?

 

.

Comments

First Attempt - Without looking at my my book

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

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

Re: First Attempt - Without looking at my my book

[inzilbeth-liz.livejournal.com]

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.

Re: First Attempt - Without looking at my my book

[estelcontar1.livejournal.com]

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.