140+ The Lord of The Rings Trivia Questions and Answers

The Lord of The Rings is a highly successful fantasy book and among the best movie series of our time. This masterpiece has been listed as a high-grossing movie breaking numerous records at the box office. LOTR’s popularity has amassed fans all over the globe.

Talking of die-hard fanatics, Christopher Lee (who played Saruman) was a huge fan of the source material that he wanted a role in the film so badly that he campaigned for it. In the 90s, he purposely auditioned for wizard-adjacent roles, which land him the role of Olwyn in The New Adventures of Robin Hood. He became the only cast member to have met the author J. R. R. Tolkien.

Lord of The Rings Facts Trivia Questions and Answers

Did you know that Andy Serkis auditioned in person for a voice-over, only for Peter to be blown away that he decided to use performance-capture technology so that Andy could play the character on set?

This series had a great influence on pop culture that the Beatles band wanted to make an adaptation of it. Unfortunately, author J. R. R. Tolkien rejected the idea.

The following Lord of the Rings trivia will test your knowledge of the finer details of the series. Also, check out a similar fantasy series; Game of Thrones Trivia to jog your mind.

1. During Bilbo’s birthday party, who was tasked to wash the dishes for stealing some fireworks from the back of Gandalf’s wagon?

Merry and Pippin

 

2. He is Frodo’s loyal friend who journeyed with him from Middle Earth to Mount Doom.

Samwise Gamgee

 

3. Who was the director of ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’?

Peter Jackson

 

4. What is the name of the Ent who carries Pippin and Merry through Fangorn Forest?

Treebeard

 

5. What is the name of the Elven character with the blonde hair and blue eyes who was lethal with a bow and charming with his looks?

Legolas

 

6. How much did ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ earn worldwide?

897.7 million (USD).

 

7. While traveling through the mines of Moria, which member of the Fellowship of the Ring is killed by the Balrog?

Gandalf

 

8. Which actor played Samwise Gamgee?

Sean Astin

 

9. In ‘The Hobbit,’ what was the name of Thorin’s Elven sword that originally came from Gondolin?

Orcrist

 

10. How many rings of power were made for the Elves, Dwarves, and Men?

Three for the Elves, Seven for Dwarves, and Nine for Men.

 

11. Who created the background score in the movie?

Howard Shore

 

12. What do Merry and Pippin steal from Gandalf?

A giant dragon firecracker

 

13. How many Academy Award nominations did the movie receive?

13 nominations

 

14. In The Return of the King, who kills the Witch King?

Eowyn

 

15. Which are referred to as the Two Watchers that form an invisible barrier that couldn’t be passed through?

Carved statues on the entrance to the Cirith Ungol Tower

 

16. How many Academy Awards did the movie receive?

Four Academy Awards

 

17. Who does Sam marry at the end of The Return of the King?

Rosie Cottons

 

18. In The Two Towers, who is Saruman’s spy in Rohan?

Grima Wormtongue

 

19. The Lord of the Rings films are based on a novel written by which author?

J. R. R. Tolkien

 

20. Which categories did ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ receive Academy Awards in?

Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects.

 

21. How did Farmer Maggot protect the Bamfurlong farm from people?

By placing three trained dogs called Wolf, Fang, and Grip

 

22. Which country was ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ movie shot in?

New Zealand

 

23. Which hero tries to steal the Ring from Frodo?

Boromir

 

24. How many rings of power were made for the Elves, Dwarves, and Men?

Three for the Elves, Seven for Dwarves, and Nine for Men.

 

25. What is Bilbo’s relation to Frodo?

Frodo is Bilbo’s second cousin.

 

26. Which famous composer turned down the offer to compose the music for the film?

James Horner

 

27. What happened to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins after the War of the Rings?

She died and donated her money to help the Hobbits affected by Lotho – her son.

 

28. In the ‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,’ who said, “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the Ages of this world alone”?

Arwen

 

29. How many Academy Awards did The Lord of the Rings trilogy win?

Seventeen Academy Awards

 

30. What marks the end of the Third Age?

The Third Age ended when Sauron is killed after the One Ring is destroyed.

 

31. What happened to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins after the War of the Rings?

She died and donated her money to help the Hobbits affected by Lotho – her son.

 

32. Name the last war against the armies of Mordor.

The Last Alliance of Men and Elves.

 

33. Who was the cinematographer of the movie ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’?

Andrew Lesnie.

 

34. Who are the two War of the Ring heroes?

Boromir and Faramir.

 

35. In ‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,’ Bilbo gives Frodo a powerful sword named “Sting.” Does this weapon have the magical ability to glow blue when which specific race is nearby?

Orcs

 

36. How did Farmer Maggot protect the Bamfurlong farm from people?

By placing three trained dogs called Wolf, Fang, and Grip.

 

37. Which ancient sword is known to be made by Telchar of Nogrod?

Angrist

 

38. When was the ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ movie released?

19 December 2001

 

39. In Mordor, what kind of food does Frodo say he can’t remember the taste of?

Strawberries

 

40. Which woman was Sam talking about in The Green Dragon?

Rosie Cotton

 

41. In what place was the set of Hobbiton village taken?

In the hillsides of the Waikato, Matamata (Northern New Zealand)

 

42. What are the objects that Pippin drops into the well from the mines of Moria?

Skeleton, chain, and bucket.

 

43. In ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King,’ which army does Aragorn summon using the Sword of Elendil?

The Army of the Dead.

 

44. Who gave Frodo Baggins the Phial of Galadriel?

Elf-queen Galadriel

 

45. What was the color of Legolas’s horse when he rode to Rivendell?

White

 

46. How many rings were given to the Elves at the very beginning during the forging of the Great Rings?

Three

 

47. How many hobbits INITIALLY set out from the Shire?

Two

 

48. Which armies participated in the Battle of Isengard, also known as the Destruction of Isengard?

The Ents vs. Sauron’s forces

 

49. What was the mountain in Middle Earth called where Gollum took the Ring?

Mount Doom

50. How many wizards are there in Middle Earth?

Five

 

51. What is the name of the bridge that Gandalf destroys in the battle with Balrog?

Khazad-dum Bridge

 

52. How many Nazgul are there?

Nine

 

53. In the War of the Ring, which forest does Saruman order the Orcs to cut down?

Fangorn Forest

 

54. What comparison does Bilbo draw of himself when he reasons why he wants to leave the Shire?

Butter

 

55. Where does the Fellowship of the Ring break up?

Amon Hen

 

56. Who used to own the Ring of Power until Bilbo Baggins picked it up in the cave?

Gollum

 

57. What does the Elvish word ‘mellon’ mean?

Friend

 

58. What was the riddle that Gandalf could not figure out to open the door?

“speak friend and enter”

 

59. On which finger is Sauron seen wearing the Ring?

Index finger

 

60. What is the name of the remade version of “the sword that was broken”?

“speak friend and enter”

 

61. Who was the only elf in the Fellowship?

Legolas Greenleaf from Mirkwood.

 

62. What is the name of the fictional metal which the armored chain shirt of Frodo is made from?

Mithril

 

63. What activity is Frodo engaged in when we see him for the first time?

Frodo is reading a book

 

64. What was Frodo stabbed with at the Skirmish at Weathertop?

Morgul-knife

 

65. How is Arwen related to Galadriel?

Galadriel is the grandmother of Arwen

 

66. What was the name of Boromir’s brother who died en route to Mordor When the Fellowship was torn?

Faramir

 

67. How are Pippin and Merry punished by Gandalf for stealing his fireworks?

Pippin and Merry are asked to clean dishes.

 

68. Name Gollum’s friend who he choked to get the Ring of Power?

Déagol

 

69. The Fellowship consists of how many members?

Nine

 

70. What is the fake name that Frodo Baggins used after departing from the Shire?

Mr. Underhill

 

71. How many BAFTA awards did the movie win?

Two

 

72. Who were the acclaimed VFX creators for ‘The Two Towers’?

Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook, Alex Funke, and Jim Rygiel.

 

73. Name the spider, a fictional demon that Frodo fought bravely to recover the One Ring.

Shelob

 

74. Who are the screenplay writers of the movie?

Stephen Sinclair, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson.

 

75. What box office record did the movie set?

‘The Two Towers’ became the highest-grossing film of 2002.

 

76. Where did the movie premiere?

Ziegfeld Theatre, New York.

 

77. Name the Lord and Lady of Caras Galadhon.

Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel

 

78. What injury did Orlando Bloom sustain while making the film?

Broken ribs

 

79. Who gives Aragorn the remade sword and asks him to take the Dimholt road to summon the Army of the Dead to fight for him?

Elrond

 

80. Who is Eomer banished from the Kingdom of Rohan in Middle Earth by?

Grima Wormtongue

 

81. Name Sam’s favorite pony.

Bill

 

82. What do Merry and Pippin find in Isengard in Middle Earth?

Longbottom Leaf.

 

83. What is Theodon’s nephew’s name?

Eomer

 

84. Na meSauron’s second-in-command.

The Witch-King of Angmar

 

85. What is Legolas’s horse’s name?

Arod

 

86. What is the pool in which Gollum is fishing?

The Forbidden Pool

 

87. In ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King,’ which army does Aragorn summon using the Sword of Elendil?

The Army of the Dead

 

88. What is the relation between Eowyn and Eomer?

They are sisters

 

89. What is the total strength of Eomer’s Cavalry, which is pivotal in winning the Battle of Helm’s Deep?

The Riders of Rohan had a total strength of 2,000.

 

90. Whom does Arwen pledge her heart to?

Aragorn

 

91. What is one of the properties of Elven rope?

Untying itself

 

92. How does Boromir meet his end?

Arrows

 

93. What is the unusual thing that Frodo feels about the Ring?

It was getting heavier

 

94. In which decade of life is Aragorn?

80s

 

95. What is Uruk-Hai of Isengard’s sign?

White Hand

 

96. How does Frodo know Sam?

Sam is Frodo’s gardener

 

97. How much money did the movie earn at the box office?

1.146 billion (USD)

 

98. Which famous animator created the “Lord of the Rings” animated movie?

Ralph Bakshi

 

99. Where was the movie first premiered?

Embassy Theatre in Wellington

100. Who played Saruman in the Lord of the Rings?

Christopher Lee

 

101. Who was the editor of ‘The Return of the King’?

Jamie Selkirk

 

102. Who does Pippin dance with inside the Golden Hall?

Merry

 

103. Who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings?

 

104. How does Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, along with the Army of the Dead, reach the Battle of Pelennor Fields?

Ships of the Corsairs of Umber

 

105. Who produced the Lord of the Rings trilogy?

New Line Cinema.

 

106. What is the object on Denethor’s lap when Gandalf and Pippin visit Denethor?

Broken horn

 

107. What is the name of the first movie in the trilogy?

The Fellowship of the Ring

 

108. What is the name of King Elendil’s sword in Middle Earth?

Narsil

 

109. What does Aragorn say when he releases the Army of the Dead in Middle Earth?

“I hold your oath fulfilled.”

 

110. Aragorn first met Frodo where?

Bree

 

111. Who stabs Frodo in Weathertop?

The Witch-King.

 

112. What is the name of the bridge that Gandalf destroys in the battle with Balrog?

Khazad-dum Bridge.

 

113. Who plays the role of Arwen?

Liv Tyler

 

114. In “The Fellowship of the Ring”, Frodo and Sam run into Merry and Pippin while fleeing farmer Maggot’s place. What do they find shortly after that?

Mushrooms

 

115. Who plays the role of Celeborn?

Marton Csokas

 

116. What injury did Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) get?

He broke two of his toes

 

117. Who plays the role of Elrond?

Hugo Weaving

 

118. Who voices the One Ring?

Alan Howard

 

119. Who plays the role of Eomer?

Karl Urban

 

120. Who plays the role of Gamling?

Bruce Hopkins

 

121. Who plays the role of Theoden?

Bernard Hill

 

122. In “The Fellowship of the Ring”, what is the name of the ferry the hobbits use to escape the Black Riders?

Bucklebury Ferry

 

123. The documentary shows long excerpts of a live performance of the Symphony in which city?

Montreal, Canada

 

124. In “The Fellowship of the Ring”, Merry and Pippin are punished for taking some fireworks. What type of punishment do they receive?

Washing dishes

 

125. The composer was obviously interviewed for the “Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony” DVD. Who else was interviewed?

No one else was interviewed

 

126. When did the animated version come out?

1978

 

127. It is Bilbo’s 111th birthday. What is the year according to Shire’s reckoning?

1400

 

128. What was the animation technique used in the animated version of “LOTR”?

Rotoscoping

 

129. A flock of blackbirds, spies of Saruman, fly over the Fellowship. What sort of birds are they?

Crebain

 

130. He was 30 years old when “The Lord of the Rings” started shooting and is the oldest of the four actors playing the hobbits in the Fellowship.

Peregrin Took

 

131. Who wrote the soundtrack for the animated “LOTR”?

Leonard Rosenman and Paul Kont

 

132. What sort of insect does Gandalf send for help when he is being held prisoner by Saruman?

A moth

 

133. What relation is Gimli to Balin?

Cousin

 

134. Who provides the voice of Fangorn, a.k.a. TreeBeard?

John Rhys-Davies

 

135. I accidentally knocked a piece of armor down the well in Moria!

Pippin Took

 

136. Where were the Misty Mountains filmed?

Southern Alps

 

137. On what date does Frodo wake up and find he is in Rivendell?

October 24

 

138. What are the enormous animals that Frodo, Sam, and Gollum see in “The Two Towers” called?

Oliphaunts

 

139. Do not let our height fool you, For we are bold, brave and strong. Yet we do admit, that at one time, We thought mingling with Elves was wrong. Who are we?

Dwarves

 

140. What are the wolf-like animals that attack Theoden and his people called?

Wargs

 

141. Which place in Middle Earth is famous for its horses?

Rohan

 

142. Which music theme is punctuated by the use of metal plates and chain links inside a piano?

Isengard

 

143. What sort of animals sometimes tickle Treebeard?

Field mice

 

144. According to Andy Serkis, what was the most challenging thing he had to do as Gollum?

(‘TTT’) the scene where Gollum is catching a fish in the river

 

145. The rendition of “The Breaking of the Fellowship” theme in the documentary might be somewhat disappointing to those who are accustomed to the original version in “The Fellowship of the Ring” movie and soundtrack CD. What is different with the rendition in the documentary?

It is played faster

 

146. After spending many hours composing the music in solitude, or in a studio, Howard Shore was quite enthusiastic about conducting the live Symphony. How many performers were involved in the performance, on the “Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony” DVD?

Over 200

 

 

 

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