Question 1

Who originally finds the One Ring after Sauron loses it?

Accepted Answer

Deagol (then Smeagol). Deagol finds the Ring while fishing in the Anduin; Smeagol murders him to take it. Centuries later, Bilbo discovers it after Gollum loses it in the Misty Mountains.

Question 2

What is the name of Aragorn's reforged sword?

Accepted Answer

Narsil / Anduril. Narsil, broken when Isildur cut the Ring from Sauron, is reforged in Rivendell as Anduril, the Flame of the West, in The Two Towers extended edition and Return of the King.

Question 3

Who carries Frodo up Mount Doom?

Accepted Answer

Samwise Gamgee. Sam famously says, 'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you' before lifting Frodo on his back. It is the emotional climax of the entire trilogy.

Question 4

What is the name of the wizard who serves the White Council and betrays them?

Accepted Answer

Saruman the White. Saruman, head of the Istari and the White Council, secretly serves Sauron from Isengard. His army of Uruk-hai threatens Rohan before being defeated at Helm's Deep.

Question 5

What creature lurks beneath the Doors of Durin at Moria?

Accepted Answer

The Watcher in the Water. The Watcher in the Water, a tentacled creature, ambushes the Fellowship at the western gate of Moria. It grabs Frodo before the Fellowship escapes inside.

Question 6

Where is Boromir killed?

Accepted Answer

Amon Hen. Boromir dies at Amon Hen defending Merry and Pippin from Uruk-hai. Shot three times by Lurtz, his death scene ends Fellowship of the Ring.

Question 7

What is the name of the Rohan king who is freed from Saruman's possession?

Accepted Answer

Theoden. King Theoden, played by Bernard Hill, is restored by Gandalf in Edoras. He later leads the Rohirrim charge at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

Question 8

What name does Eowyn take when she joins the army in disguise?

Accepted Answer

Dernhelm. Eowyn disguises herself as Dernhelm to ride with the Rohirrim. She slays the Witch-king with Merry's help, declaring, 'I am no man.'

Question 9

What is the name of the giant spider that attacks Frodo in the pass of Cirith Ungol?

Accepted Answer

Shelob. Shelob, an ancient spider descended from Ungoliant, traps prey in her tunnels. Sam stabs her to save Frodo, who is then captured by orcs.

Question 10

Who is crowned king at the end of Return of the King?

Accepted Answer

Aragorn. Aragorn is crowned King Elessar of the reunited kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor. He marries Arwen and inaugurates the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.

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