Aragorn quiz part 2

[inzilbeth]

Here is the second part of my Aragorn quiz. It's hard! While writing 'Aspects of Aragorn', I researched the character thoroughly, not only reading and re reading every published word the Professor wrote about him, but also delving into literally dozens of books about Tolkien and his works so as to be absolutely certain that my interpretations of the character were compatible with the conventional ones held by Tolkien scholars. So I thought it would be fun, therefore, to include some of the lesser known facts that I unearthed about Aragorn in this quiz.

Good luck!

1. To which character did Tolkien originally give the name ‘Aragorn’?

 

2. Of his distant kin, which two characters is Aragorn said to most resemble?

 

3. To whom did Aragorn say the words: ‘Good and ill have not changed since yester-year.’

 

4. In his letters, Tolkien explains the problems of informing the reader of Aragorn’s adventures after he passed through the Paths of the Dead and yet also of bringing him unexpectedly to battle on the Pelennor. Provided in full, to what tale did he say this story would belong?

 

5. As a king in the Numenorean tradition, what additional role would Aragorn automatically have assumed on becoming monarch?

 

6. Which of these characters are not generally considered to have been among Tolkien’s inspirations for Aragorn?

 

1. Beowulf
2. Charlemagne
3. Sigurd
4. Tristan
5. King Arthur
6. Henry V

 

7. ‘Nay, it is the last move in a great jeopardy, and for one side or the other it will bring the end of the game.

 

What did Aragorn do immediately after speaking these words?

 

8. How many Chieftains of the Dúnedain had been fostered at Rivendell prior to Aragorn?

 

9. In the early days of his evolution, which of the following names were given to, or considered for, the character that later became Aragorn son of Arathorn?

 

1. Trotter
2. Peregrin Boffin
3. Ingold son of Ingrim
4. Padathir
5. Aragorn son of Aramir
6. Fosco Took
7. Tarkil
8. Rimbedir
9. Aragorn son of Celegorn
10. Eldamir son of Eldakar
11. Bilbo

 

10. The book ‘The Master of Middle-earth’ includes a chapter entitled ‘Aragorn’. Name the author.

 

11. Who was the lord of Lamedon whom Aragorn named ‘the fearless’?

 

12. Who did Aragorn make Chief Councilor of the Great Council of Gondor?

 

13. Which actors provide the voice of Aragorn in:-

1. The 1978 Ralph Bakshi film
2. The 1981 BBC radio adaptation

 

14. What was the original reason the character who later became Strider was missing from the feast at Rivendell?

 

15. ‘For a moment it seemed to the eyes of Legolas that a white flame flickered on the brows of Aragorn like a shining crown.’

 

In which chapter would you find this sentence?

 

16. What is the only known definition that Tolkien ever gave to explain the meaning of the name ‘Aragorn’?

 

17. Of Aragorn’s many talents, name three unusual abilities he possessed which were inherited traits.

 

18. What does Envinyatar mean and to what does it specifically refer?

 

19. Explain how each of the two Elendilmirs came to be in Aragorn’s possession.

 

20. In the early drafts of LOTR, which other member of the fellowship is given an emerald brooch and names himself ‘Elfstone’?

 

21. At Aragorn’s coronation, he repeated the following words first spoken by Elendil: Et Earello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn’ Ambar-metta!

 

What does this mean in English?

 

22. In the ‘The War of the Ring’, which injured horse does Aragorn tend?

 

23. What was the original name Tolkien gave to Narsil reforged?

 

24. Which king fashioned the crown used at Aragorn’s coronation?

 

25. When Aragorn told Legolas and Gimli  that he had dared to look in the Palantir, Gimli was surprised, but Aragorn replied: ‘you forget to whom you speak.’ However in the first published edition of LOTR his reply was quite different. What were his original words?

 

26. How tall was Aragorn;

   a. In feet and inches

   b. In relation to the rest of the Company

 

27. According to the various versions in UT and HOME, the Elessar might have been made by one of three different Elves. What were their names?

 

28. Who was Aragorn’s paternal great grandfather?

 

29. After Eowyn is troth plighted to Faramir, she says to Aragorn: ‘Wish me joy, my liege-lord and healer!’

 

How does Aragorn reply?

 

30. ‘And long there he lay, an image of the splendour of the Kings of Men in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world.’

 

To what does ‘the breaking of the world’ refer?

 

 

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Comments

[ainu-laire.livejournal.com]

16. What is the only known definition that Tolkien ever gave to explain the meaning of the name ‘Aragorn’?
Kingly valour :D Not kingly tree. Hahah.

17. Of Aragorn’s many talents, name three unusual abilities he possessed which were inherited traits.
Foresight (hopefully that isn't fanon), healing abilities with athelas, and the ability to let go of life when he wanted to. Also, rugged good looks ;)

18. What does Envinyatar mean and to what does it specifically refer?
The Renewer! And... well, the first mention of it happened in ROTK. Houses of Healing, IIRC. So let's go with healing abilities.

19. Explain how each of the two Elendilmirs came to be in Aragorn’s possession.
*also knows this- thanks fanfic*. One was crafted after the original was lost, and Elrond's sons gave it to him. The other was found in Isengard because Saruman sucks.

20. In the early drafts of LOTR, which other member of the fellowship is given an emerald brooch and names himself ‘Elfstone’?
... whhaa? Imposter! .. Frodo? xD

21. At Aragorn’s coronation, he repeated the following words first spoken by Elendil: Et Earello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn’ Ambar-metta!
I know this! To Middle-earth I am come. Here I will abide, and my heirs, until the ending of the world.

22. In the ‘The War of the Ring’, which injured horse does Aragorn tend?
I don't know. I don't own the book :o Let's say Shadowfax.

23. What was the original name Tolkien gave to Narsil reforged?
"Kingly Sword of Awesome Sauce".

24. Which king fashioned the crown used at Aragorn’s coronation?
Hahaha. Hahah. Uh. Was Anarion's son Meneldil? Let's go with him.

25. When Aragorn told Legolas and Gimli that he had dared to look in the Palantir, Gimli was surprised, but Aragorn replied: ‘you forget to whom you speak.’ However in the first published edition of LOTR his reply was quite different. What were his original words?
I don't remember his words, but apparently they were really scathing and mocking. And unAragornish.

26. How tall was Aragorn;
Tallest, and 6'6. Two inches taller than my dad XD

27. According to the various versions in UT and HOME, the Elessar might have been made by one of three different Elves. What were their names?
Oh goodness. Celebrimbor was one. Were the others Feanor and Forgotten Elf? xD

28. Who was Aragorn’s paternal great grandfather?
Argonui :D

29. After Eowyn is troth plighted to Faramir, she says to Aragorn: ‘Wish me joy, my liege-lord and healer!’
'I have wished thee joy ever since I met thee' or something like that.

30. ‘And long there he lay, an image of the splendour of the Kings of Men in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world.’
To what does ‘the breaking of the world’ refer?
Dagor Dagorath, when Morgoth comes back. Yay Christian parallels!

You make me feel like a failed fangirl. Must read HoMe... I have the first 7 books. Read the first three about 5 years ago before my brain collapsed. I was 14 XD

[shirebound]

Also, rugged good looks

Of course! :)

[estelcontar1.livejournal.com]

Lol Läire, I can't agree with you more totally on number 5, and 17. *grin* And I must say, I would love to read the scene of Aragorn making out with an uncreated Arwen.

"Kingly Sword of Awesome Sauce" - It sounds much better than Branding. LOL

And I myself think that for someone who hasn't read mostof the LOTR HOME books, you know an awesome lot about Aragorn. Go, Läire, go. *grin*

[inzilbeth-liz.livejournal.com]

I'll second that. You did a great job, and I see I'm going to have to include 'rugged good looks' by popular demand!

[estelcontar1.livejournal.com]

I thought you would agree with me, Inzilbeth. 'Rugged looks' must be included. *grin*

[ainu-laire.livejournal.com]

Hahah, awesome.

I mean, looking at the actor who plays Arathorn in the fan film- that guy is good looking too!

Definite requirement. Must have come from Luthien or something. And honestly, why wouldn't Luthien fall for Beren unless he was Amazingly Handsome?

[inzilbeth-liz.livejournal.com]

You are so right! And don't forget Tuor and Idril. They were hunky guys alright.

The guy who played Aragorn in PJ's little effort wasn't too bad either.

[ainu-laire.livejournal.com]

Eww, it was Branding? *shudders* Kingly Sword of Awesome Sauce it is!

Fan fic and The Internet really helped me learn all those obscure facts. Thanks Wikipedia XD

[ainu-laire.livejournal.com]

I bet there is a document out there that describes the strange trait of all direct heirs of Elros looking "unusually handsome". And the unusual trait of elf women, married or no, acting very fan girly around them *nod*

[estelcontar1.livejournal.com]

Kingly Sword oF Awesome Sauce Rules!

Must check Arathorn! *grin*

You took the words out of my mind. Such a wise Lady as Lúthien was must have loved beauty even more than most Elves do, so, it goes without saying that Beren must have been Handsomeness itself. *grin*

Well as I said Elves are aesthetically minded folk, so there's your explanating for elf women acting fan girly around the 'genetically handsome' heirs of Elros. Can't say I blame them. *grin*

[inzilbeth-liz.livejournal.com]

This must be another thing Christopher Tolkien is sitting on, along with the full version of The tale of Aragorn and Arwen.

I really think we should see this. Shall I write to him or will you!