There And Back Again

[TolkienGurl]

We are doing The Hobbit trivia. That's LotR.

[Eruwen]

Oh, I thought it meant it had to be about Hobbits. Cause the last question was from ROTK wasn't it? Ok, what's the deal?

[TolkienGurl]

That last question had a little to do with The Hobbit because it asked what age Bilbo was when he set off on his journey. The rest of the question was from Rotk, though. So technically, that was not a good question to ask:

This is a thread strictly for trivia questions concerning The Hobbit. Knowledge of Tolkien's other works should not be necessary to answer any trivia in this thread.
quoth Musnud, the starter of this thread.

If you look at the rest of this thread, I'm pretty sure most of the questions are from The Hobbit.

Only trying to help! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Liriodendron]

Yes, yes! Let's have a good question from "The Hobbit" ! smilies/biggrin.gif (somebody!)

[Eruwen]

ok then...some one else can go because I havn't had time to think of a good question. And thanks, Tolkiengurl. Sorry I didn't know.

[TolkienGurl]

I'll go! smilies/biggrin.gif

Whom does Gandalf wish were banished from this world?

It is from The Hobbit, so you need not search throughout all of Tolkien's works!

Eruwen: There's nothing to forgive! smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

The Necromancer.

[Beren87]

Well, its been a week and I know Im correct so Im going to just go.

What did the raftman say there was no time for?

[ January 01, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[Lindolirian]

For opening the barrels and checking to see why they were so heavy.

[Beren87]

Yes, you are correct.

[Lindolirian]

How does Beorn first learn of the arrival of Thorin and Co.?

[Bruce MacCulloch]

The horses went to tell him of the arrival of strangers.

[Lindolirian]

Correct, Bruce!

[Bruce MacCulloch]

To what did Bilbo compare the bare patch on Smaug's chest?

[hobbitlass]

Why there is a large patch in the hollow of his left breast as bare as a snail out of its shell!

[Bruce MacCulloch]

Merely 'a snail out of its shell' would have sufficed. smilies/tongue.gif
Your turn.

[hobbitlass]

I knew it was something about a snail, and since I had to look it up anyway, I decided to post it. smilies/biggrin.gif Now for mine....
Who was the last dwarf to set foot in Bag-end?

[ January 03, 2003: Message edited by: hobbitlass ]

[TolkienGurl]

Thorin Oakenshield, I believe.

[hobbitlass]

Nope, this one is a bit tricky.

[Liriodendron]

Balin?

[TolkienGurl]

Oh goodness. I was just thinking about the first chapter. I forgot Balin comes to visit! *sulks in corner* smilies/wink.gif I guess I'd better brush up on my Hobbit skills!

[Lauren Barlow]

bilbo found a key

[hobbitlass]

Liriodendron, you got it, your turn.
And Tolkiengurl, no sulking allowed! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Liriodendron]

OK! smilies/smile.gif Where did old Carc and his wife live?

[Russandol]

Above the guard-chamber of the look-out post on Ravenhill.

[Liriodendron]

Well done Russandol! Welcome. You may ask the next question. smilies/smile.gif

[Russandol]

Which troll had the talking purse?

[Beren87]

I believe it was William.

[Russandol]

You believe most correctly.

[Beren87]

Ahh lovely.

What did Beorn "tease" Bilbo about the morning of the second day there?

[Liriodendron]

His weight. "Little bunny is getting nice and fat again on bread and honey," smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Either that or his fear of the bears/orcs/etc would have worked.

Your turn Liriodendron.

[Liriodendron]

All right......Hmmmm, What was Gandalf doing when he got the map (and key) of The Lonely Mountain from Thrain?

[Lindolirian]

Meeting the Necromancer for tea, of course. He has a nasty habit of showing up for things like that, just ask Bilbo.

Now seriously. He was spying to see who the Necromancer really was. Sauron or a Nazgul, or just some random evil bad guy? It was of course Sauron.

[Liriodendron]

I was looking for the specific words Gandalf used to describe his "spying". Sort of cute for a crotchety wizard. smilies/smile.gif

[Lindolirian]

Ok, so he was finding things out as usual, and a nasty dangerous business it was too!

[Liriodendron]

Yes, the wonderful "Finder Outer"! The next question belongs to you.

[Lindolirian]

What languages does Gandalf claim to know (in the Hobbit only) other than the Common Speech?

[hobbitlass]

I believe it was the wargs' (wolves) speech.

[Lindolirian]

That is true, but it is only one language. More!

[Liriodendron]

....."a great grey wolf. He spoke to them in the dreadful language of the Wargs. Gandalf understood it. Bilbo did not, but it sounded terrible to him",

Exactly what kind of "more" do you want! smilies/smile.gif smilies/confused.gif

[Lindolirian]

Other languages he knows. From the Hobbit only!

[Russandol]

I think he also understood the language of Bears.

I once saw him sitting all alone on the top of the Carrock at night watching the moon sinking towards the Misty Mountains, and I heard him growl in the tongue of bears; 'The day will come when they will perish and I shall go back!'

[Liriodendron]

He knew the "correct" thing to say to an eagle! smilies/wink.gif

"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks."

But the eagles are speaking the common tounge (I think!) smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/tongue.gif

[hobbitlass]

It has been a couple of days and I really like this thread. Since I got the first (of many) correct answers, I'm going to go ahead and ask a question.
After the riddle competition had officially started, what idea was rather on Bilbo's mind?

[Liriodendron]

Ha! Eating of course! That's the way Hobbits are! smilies/smile.gif

[hobbitlass]

Ha-Ha, Yes as always. Except on this occasion Bilbo was afraid of being eaten.

[Liriodendron]

So.......How many "grim" dwarves did Dain have with him?

[Dain B.C]

I am thinking it is 500? Is that right Liriodendron?

[ January 20, 2003: Message edited by: Dain B.C ]

[Liriodendron]

Hi Dain BC! Yes, that's the correct number. Your turn to ask a question. smilies/smile.gif

[Dain B.C]

Allright. Heres a similar sort of question:

What two weapons were each dwarf in Dain's army armed with?

[Beren87]

Two-handed Mattocks and a short broad sword

[Dain B.C]

Thats exactly right Beren! Your turn.

[Beren87]

Wonderful! With my luck I'm going to end up giving one thats already been said.

How many of the men of Lake Town stayed the night with the Dwarves and Bilbo after rowing up the river to the Lonely Mt?

[Russandol]

none and none!

[Beren87]

AH! trickssssy.

Your turn.

[Russandol]

What food did Bofur request from Bilbo during the meeting at Bag End ?

[Liriodendron]

mince-pies and cheese?

[Russandol]

Exactly.

[Liriodendron]

Cool! smilies/cool.gif ....So, what did goblins go on raids for?

[Russandol]

With the exception of Gandalf & Co. their usual purpose was to look for food & prisoners to work in their mines.

[Liriodendron]

yes! food and slaves.....what horrible creatures! smilies/eek.gif Your turn for the next question again, Russandol

[Russandol]

what gift did Bilbo present to the Elven King ?

[Liriodendron]

A necklace of silver and pearls that Dain had given him at their parting. (I could have sworn I answered this a couple of hours ago! smilies/confused.gif )

[Russandol]

It's not the most expansive of works is it? But of course, pearls are correct. Feel free to conjure up something really obscure smilies/tongue.gif

[Liriodendron]

No! ha ha, I really meant a "posting" problem! But you are right, Coming up with a good question is more of a challenge than finding the answers! smilies/biggrin.gif (sometimes) smilies/smile.gif Well, here's something I always thought hilarious....Who was called a "descendant of rats"?

[Pallando B.C]

Bilbo I think.

[Liriodendron]

Yes! That is right. Do you recall who called him that, and why??? smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Thorin called him that 'cause he stole the Arkenstone. Bilbo took it quite well I think, smilies/biggrin.gif

[Pallando B.C]

Extra points for Beren, but I think I will go.

After Bilbo and co. were rescued by the Eagles, the next day, what did Bilbo go to do when he woke up?

[Entmoot]

Bilbo went to look at the time and put the kettle on. He thought he was home...

[Pallando B.C]

Good job Entmoot!

[Entmoot]

What were described as being too small for trolls?

[Beren87]

The clothes hanging on the wall in the Troll's cave.

That one took me a bit to find as I kept reading the part before, forgetting about the cave.

[Entmoot]

That is correct Beren

[Beren87]

Who pointed out the ruins of Dale?

[Beren87]

Hint: It was a Dwarf.

[hobbitlass]

Really?! I thought it would be Beorn. smilies/wink.gif
But alas, it was a dwarf. They seem to be all over this story don't they?
Balin pointed out all that was left of Dale.

[Beren87]

How'd you ever get it? It was such a subtle hint smilies/tongue.gif

Your turn hobbitlass.

[hobbitlass]

What did Bilbo really mean when Gandalf said, 'Yes, you do! If you want to get to the other side. You must either go through or give up your quest. And I am not going to allow you to back out now, Mr. Baggins. I am ashamed of you for thinking of it. You have got to look after these dwarves for me.'

[Liriodendron]

Bilbo was wondering if there was another way to get around Mirkwood. He said...."is there no way round?"

[hobbitlass]

Aye, that would be it. Your go...

[Hirilaelin]

Yay! Hobbit trivia! I know it better than LotR certainly, but that may be because I have read it and heard it read maybe ten times total, (one of the first books I ever heard!) so... Anyway, can I just jump in?

Suilad,

~Eruanne

[Beren87]

Welcome Hirilaelin! Please read the Quiz Room Rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386) before entering on any thread. You can join into any thread by answering (or attempting to answer) a question. As soon as Liriodendron asks his question you can attempt to answer! Have fun!

[Liriodendron]

Liriodendron is a lady! smilies/smile.gif So....who lent Bilbo a red silk handerchief?

[Hirilaelin]

Thank you! So... Balin perhaps? I keep thinking it was him, but it might be Thorin, or Gandalf perhaps, or... Too many characters!

Suilad,

Eruanne

[Liriodendron]

Good guesses, but it was none of those characters! hee hee smilies/smile.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Wow... Not any of them? REALLY?! Strange... Hmmm... Dwalin?

[Liriodendron]

It was not a dwarf! smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Elrond

[Liriodendron]

Yea! smilies/biggrin.gif You got it! The next question is yours. smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

From what three directions did the wolves come?

[elven maiden Earwen]

north east and south

[Beren87]

Well, I believe it says left, right, and back. But considering the direction they were going in I believe your correct.

[elven maiden Earwen]

ok so what were the names of thorin and gandalfs swords in the tounges of goblins? sorry if this has been asked before smilies/smile.gif

[LadyElbereth]

Beater (Gandalf's) and Biter (Thorin's)

[Hirilaelin]

I was about to say Elrond. Hmph. Pondered over it all night. But, you beat me to it! Good job!

[elven maiden Earwen]

good job ladyelberth your turn

[LadyElbereth]

Where do the Great Wereworms dwell?

[Beren87]

The far-east of ME? I'm not sure if it said a particular place and I don't have my copy of the Hobbit to look it up...

[Liriodendron]

East of east, in the last Desert.

[Hirilaelin]

Come on people! This thread is geting stagnant!

Hiri smilies/smile.gif

[LadyElbereth]

Liriodendron is correct!! Your turn!

[Liriodendron]

Why did Thorin and company quit lighting "watch fires" in Mirkwood?

[Hirilaelin]

"Although it was not yet very cold, they tried lighting watch-fires at night, but they soon gave that up. It seemed to bring hundreds of eyes all round them, though the creatures, whatever they were, were careful never to let their bodies show in the little flicker of the flames. Worse still it brought thousands of dark-grey and black moths, some nearly big as your hand, flapping and whirring round their ears. They could not stand that, nor the huge bats, black as top hats, either; so they gave up fires and sat at night and dozed in the enormous uncanny darkness."

I believe that is the answer you are looking for.

[ February 14, 2003: Message edited by: Hirilaelin ]

[Liriodendron]

Yes! Scores of creepy eyes, and giant black dusty moths! Yuck! I'd put a bag over my haed! Your question! smilies/wink.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Thank you, and sorry I took so long to post this question.

Very easy, as I'm quite drained of ideas: Which dwarf alerted the trolls to the presense of the reast of the dwarves?

[Nilwen]

I think tha answer is Balin. Right in the middle of the fight up came Balin.....No sooner did Tom see Balin come into the light than he gave an awful howl. This is all after the trolls caght Bilbo and were fighting, but the first dwarve was Balin.

[Hirilaelin]

Correct, your question Nilwen!

[Nilwen]

What was the last thing Balin said to Bilbo?

[Hirilaelin]

Do you perhaps mean Thorin? Anyway, the last thing that Balin said to Bilbo in the book was...

"The new Master is of wiser kind,' said Balin, "and very popular, for, of course, he gets most of the credit for the present prosperity. They are making songs which say that in his day the rivers run with gold."

If you meant Thorin...

"No!" said Thorin. "There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more men valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. But sad or merry, I must leave it now. Farewell!"

Hiri smilies/smile.gif

[Nilwen]

I ment Balin.Your go.

[Hirilaelin]

Thank you. What was Thorin's answer to all the elven king's questions?

Hiri, Roaming Bard-Mistress smilies/smile.gif

[Nilwen]

That he was staving?

[Hirilaelin]

Yes, that they were starving. Your question.

Hiri, Lore-Mistress of Yore

[Nilwen]

How many giant spiders were there when the dwarves got caght?

[Hirilaelin]

Would that be four? I assumed that you were talking about when the spiders were talking about the strung-up dwarves.

[Nilwen]

Yes.Go.

[Hirilaelin]

All right. What did Thorin say to Bilbo that he later repented?

[Beren87]

That they (the dwarves) should give him little of the treasure 'cause he was no longer their friend (squabbling little dwarves are like children, honestly).

[Hirilaelin]

Yes, dwarves can be very petty indeed. Your question!

[Beren87]

How many dwarves decided upon a direction the day after they were attacked by the spiders?

[LadyElbereth]

erm, I don't have the book with me but is the answer twelve?

[gralin musicteeth]

8

[Hirilaelin]

Should we perhaps have the next question, or answer?

[alaklondewen]

Hirilaelin, please read the Quiz Room Rules (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386). We give ten days before we move on, and that applies to all threads in the Quiz Room.

[wass_up666]

10 dayz
aint that a lil toooooooooooooo long?
lol smilies/redface.gif

[gralin musicteeth]

I don't know if 8 is the answer Beren87 is looking for, but here is where I got it:
The day after the battle with the spiders Bilbo and the dwarves made one last despairing effort to find a way out before they died of hunger and thirst. They got up and staggered on in the direction which eight out of the thirteen of them guessed to be the one in which the path lay;...
Chapter 9: Barrels Out of Bond

It says "eight out of the thirteen of them" not "eight dwarves" so it a little iffy.

[Hirilaelin]

Sorry. I'll try to be less impatient in the future. But, I agree with wass_up66. Sorry again!

[Liriodendron]

I agree, ten days is too long! smilies/smile.gif I feel more comfortable with three. Players like to play! smilies/wink.gif Anyway, I didn't make the rules, so it doesn't really matter what I think! smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

Exactly, lol, I made the rules smilies/wink.gif

Yep! That was the answer I wanted, sorry I've been rather ill. So I believe it's gralin's turn!

[Hirilaelin]

Aw, I'm sorry Beren! Hope you feeling better, and sorry for my impatience.

Cheers,
Hiri

[gralin musicteeth]

Which Dwarf wore a silver hood with a light blue tassel?

[Hirilaelin]

That would be Thorin.

Who served the guests when they lodged at Beorn's house?

[Beren87]

Hirilaelin, you should wait for gralin's conformation next time! Thanks.

[gralin musicteeth]

Sorry Hirilaelin, that's not the right answer.

[Hirilaelin]

all right, but i really thought that was the answer.... know i'm all confused! and I don't think that any dwarf had a silver hood with light blue tassel. counld have sworn so...

Then they hung up two yellow hoods and a pale green one; and also a sky-blue one with a long silver tassel. This one belonged to Thorin, an enormously important dwarf...

smilies/confused.gif but O.K.

[ March 02, 2003: Message edited by: Hirilaelin ]

[Beren87]

Heh, I think gralin's a bit bass ackwards. smilies/wink.gif

[Hirilaelin]

lol, I was wondering about that!

[Liriodendron]

Hoods: dark green (Dwalin), scarlet (Balin), 2 blue (Fili and Kili), 2 purple (Dori and Nori), grey (Ori), brown (Oin), white (Gloin), 2 yellow (Bifur and Bofur), pale green (Bombur), sky-blue with a long silver tassel (Thorin).
This is from the long expected party, I don't remember any other dwarf hood colors being discussed. Did Dain's crew wear colored hoods? I just remember mention of weapons and armour type garb! I think you two are on to something! smilies/smile.gif

[gralin musicteeth]

Well, now Hiri has it. It was a trick question. Your turn!


P.S: Sorry to confuzzle. I like playing mind games... smilies/evil.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Hirilaelin]

I'm still confused.... But anyway, my question.

Who serves the guests at Beorn's home?

[Beren87]

Ponies, Dogs, Sheep, and a Ram!

[Hirilaelin]

Yup! Your go Beren!

[Hirilaelin]

Beren? Are you there? Not ill again I hope...

[Liriodendron]

I could do with a question! I think this has become "The Patience Thread" of late! smilies/tongue.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Beren??? Oh where for art thou Beren? We need a new question! Anyone?

[Pallando B.C]

If you read this (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000406) thread, you will understand why Beren can't continue his threads.

At what stage in The Hobbit a hidden rock mentioned.

[Hirilaelin]

Thank you Pallando, for both the answer and the question. As for the answer...

Would it be with the trolls? I'm thinking not... Well, here's my other guess. The hidden rock door? I really have no clue. Must read the book again!

[Pallando B.C]

That's quite alright. but no that's not the right answer.

Sorry for my terrible english before, the question should read.

At what stage in The Hobbit was a Hidden Rock mentioned.

[Liriodendron]

Would that be the rock Bilbo trips over when running from Gollum? It's refered to as a "snag in the floor", so I guess not! smilies/rolleyes.gif Hmmmmm

[Malva Headstrong]

In the Toll´s Lair, when it´s said, that Sting, Glamdring and Orcrist are from Gondolin?

[Pallando B.C]

Nice guess, Liriodendron, but Malva Headstrong has the right answer.

By Hidden Rock, I meant Gondolin. Your Go!

[Hirilaelin]

Malva, are you there? Or anywhere for that matter...

[Beren87]

Over 10 days, this game is up for grabs technically.

[Firondoiel]

Okay I'm grabbing!

Which riddle proved to be a nasty poser for Gollum?

[elven maiden Earwen]

one green eye says hi to one red eye or something like that. the one about the flowers in the sun.

[Firondoiel]

Gollum did have a little trouble with that one, but that's not the "nasty poser".

[alaklondewen]

I believe this is what you are looking for.

A box without hinges, key, or lid,
Yet golden treasure inside is hid,

And of course "Eggses" is the answer.

[Firondoiel]

Yup! That's what I'm looking for! Carry on!

[Lady Dakai]

I have a question!!!!

How many dwarves come to Bilbo's Hobbit Hole?

[Firondoiel]

Welcome to the Barrow Downs Lady Dakai! I'm sorry but it's alaklondewen's turn because she(?) answered the last question. You can check out the Quiz Room rules here (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000386). Have fun posting and discussing Tolkien's works!

[Beren87]

alaklondewen's turn because she(?)

Just to insert my two cents, Alak is indeed female. smilies/wink.gif

[alaklondewen]

Thank you, Firondoiel. Welcome to the Downs, Lady Dakai! Feel free to jump in any time and answer a question.

What did Bilbo stuff in the barrels (other than Dwarves)?

[Firondoiel]

You're welcome alak. smilies/smile.gif The answer is straw.

[ April 05, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

[alaklondewen]

That's right! Please, proceed. smilies/smile.gif

[Firondoiel]

Thank you alak! smilies/smile.gif

When the goblins captured the dwarves in the Misty Mountains, how many goblins grabbed Bilbo?

[alaklondewen]

Great question! I had to look it up. smilies/wink.gif The answer is two Goblins grabbed Bilbo, and six to each Dwarf.

[Firondoiel]

Great question! I had to look it up.

Thanks! The thread is yours.

[alaklondewen]

You are quite welcome.

What was the belt Thorin gave Bilbo made of?

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Sorry if I'm butting in, but was the belt made of pearls and crystals?

[alaklondewen]

Yes, it was! Welcome to the thread Tinuviel, the floor is yours. smilies/smile.gif

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Sorry for taking years to respond everyone my apologies. The question is:
What is the name of the really old raven that used to have a friendship with Thorin?
(The actual raven, not his son)

[Arwen_Evenstar]

*scurries to room to find copy of 'the hobbit'*
Ok...um...good question...the answer is...i don't know. grrr!!! I will check more thouroughly and be back later. Someone will prob beat me to it now. Ah well.
~nat~

[ April 14, 2003: Message edited by: Arwen_Evenstar ]

[Arwen_Evenstar]

AHA! Found it: I am Roäc son of Carc

Hence, the answer is Carc.
Correct?
~Nat~

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

Correct Arwen_Evenstar. Over to you.

[Arwen_Evenstar]

Okie dokie, and easy-peasy one:
When Bilbo is conversing with Smaug and names himself 'The Barrel Rider,' what does Smaug suggest this means?

Gee, this'll take you guys like a second!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

He thinks Bilbo is one of the Lakemen, from Esgaroth.

[Arwen_Evenstar]

Um..well he does think that...but that is not his explanation for the title 'barrel-rider'....try again...and a back-up quote would be good. smilies/smile.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Having just read that very chapter to my daughter this evening, I think I can oblige.

Maybe barrel was your pony's name; and maybe not, though it was fat enough.

So, he thought it might have meant rider of a fat pony. smilies/biggrin.gif

And what a fantastic chapter that is. It was great to read it again. smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen_Evenstar]

Correct Saucepan man!
My favourite chappie too!
Ur go!
smilies/biggrin.gif

[Firondoiel]

It's your go Saucepan Man.

*bumps thread to top*

[The Saucepan Man]

Oops. Sorry, lost track of this thread.

OK, an easy one. What was the name of Thranduil's butler?

[Beren87]

Ha! Easy indeed, that one cause me a fair bit of searching.

But, Galion was his name.

[The Saucepan Man]

Galion it is, Beren. smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

How many yells did the front orcs give before Gandalf and Thorin cleaved them down as they were running away inside the Misty Mountains?

[alaklondewen]

They "gave one yell before they were killed". smilies/smile.gif

[alaklondewen]

Beren, did you forget about me?

[Beren87]

Somehow I did! Very sorry Alak, but your correct.

[alaklondewen]

My dear, Beren, you were supposed to say, But Alak, I would never forget about you! smilies/rolleyes.gif

Who went in to the secret passage with Bilbo on the first time in?

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Balin? smilies/confused.gif

~Menelien, swinging on chandeliers

[alaklondewen]

Yes! Balin is correct...Please carry on when you have returned to safety from the unstable chandelier smilies/wink.gif

[Beren87]

GaladOTO, it's your turn.

*Heaves the thread to the top*

[Tinuviel Took]

I believe it has been ten days from the last post, so I would like to try an easy one.

What color was the large notice on on Bilbo's gate?

[Eruanna]

It was a large notice in black and red. smilies/smile.gif

[Tinuviel Took]

Eruanna's turn.

[Eruanna]

Thank you. smilies/smile.gif

How long did Bilbo and company stay in Rivendell on their outward journey?

[Tinuviel Took]

They stayed long in that good house, fourteen days at least

[Eruanna]

Indeedy...your go. smilies/smile.gif

[Tinuviel Took]

Someone else go, as I just lent my copy of the Hobbit to a friend who can't find hers.

[Liriodendron]

Who showed Thorin the Arkenstone?

[Finwe]

Bilbo, I believe?

[elven maiden Earwen]

Bard wasn't it? Or Thranduil?

[Liriodendron]

No..try again! smilies/smile.gif

[alaklondewen]

It was Gandalf who was cloaked and hooded as an old man.

[Finwe]

No one showed it to him, he saw it himself.

(I'm wondering if this is a trick question.)

[Liriodendron]

Now Finwe, I would never ask a "trick" question! smilies/wink.gif A specific, and interesting "someone" literally "showed" the Arkenstone to Thorin! smilies/smile.gif

[alaklondewen]

Did you see my answer? I really do think it was Gandalf.

[Liriodendron]

Yes! Gandalf (the old man) sorry, I didn't scroll back enough to see your answer! Gandalf (disguised) carried the wooden box, and opened it. Your question Alaklondenwen!

[ May 26, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]

[alaklondewen]

Thank you, Liriodendron!

What was the title given to the political authority in Dale?

[Samwise Gamgee]

It's just king, right?

[Samwise Gamgee]

OOPS! - I know now that it is master - right?

sorry about first reply - I was a little confused

[alaklondewen]

Good! And Welcome to the Downs, Samwise Gamgee! It is now your turn to ask the question. smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise Gamgee]

OK - I'm not that good at the hobbit - AAHHH!

Well, here's one:

What did the eagle tell Bilbo he "rather looked like?"

[Nerindel]

A rabbit smilies/biggrin.gif

[Samwise Gamgee]

Yup - i thought that was probably too easy!

[Nerindel]

What did Bilbo twice ask Gandalf for?
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[Samwise Gamgee]

a handkerchief?

[Nerindel]

No smilies/wink.gif try again smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

His pardon?

[Nerindel]

It sure was smilies/wink.gif

Your go Beren87 smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

Call me Beren, please. smilies/biggrin.gif

After Bilbo had escaped from the goblins, what things had he lost?

[Nerindel]

Ok Beren smilies/wink.gif


His nice brass buttons smilies/biggrin.gif

[Beren87]

Hmm...quite a bit more. He lists a few things.

[Nerindel]

ok

Hood, pony, cloak, food, buttons and friends smilies/tongue.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Samwise Gamgee]

matches - as he discovered in gollums cave, dwarves, wizard, and his way, - as he told gollum

hood, cloak food pony buttons and friends when he finally left the mountains

[Nerindel]

heheh I forgot about that smilies/rolleyes.gif, he was searching for them so he could light his pipe wasn't he?

[Beren87]

Samwise

[The Barrow-Wight]

Please continue this game in a new thread. I am closing the long ones in an effort to conserve bandwidth.

Thanks!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

The Hobbit Trivia thread was closed due to its length. And since I rather liked that thread, I wanted to make sure it didn't get forgotten. We can continue here.

Samwise_Gamgee, it was your turn to ask.

Sophia

[The Saucepan Man]

OK, I'll ask a new question, to keep this thread going.

What was on the wall to the left of the front door in the Hall at Bag-End? smilies/evil.gif

Edit: Just to be clear, questions here must relate to the book, The Hobbit.

[ June 24, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Beren87]

Hmm..the cloak-rack?

[The Saucepan Man]

Not according to the reference which I have in mind. smilies/evil.gif smilies/wink.gif

[Beren87]

The map with his favourite walking routes marked?

[Eruanna]

The best rooms were all on the left-hand side (going in), for these were the only ones to have windows...

Any good?

[The Saucepan Man]

No and no.

By "to the left of the front door", I mean from the perspective of standing in the Hall looking at the front door.

Hint: the answer that I am thinking of is not to be found in the text, although it is an "official" source. smilies/evil.gif

[ June 25, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Beren87]

Well, I found a picture (not sure if it's an "official" one so to speak, but there's a stool and a trunk to the left of the door.

[The Saucepan Man]

No, but you are right that I am thinking of a picture. However, this one is about as "official" as you can get. smilies/wink.gif

[Beren87]

Aha! I've found it! Drawn by Tolkien himself o'course. There's a clock!

[The Saucepan Man]

That's the one! smilies/smile.gif Well, it's either a clock or a barometer, but you got the picture (*groan* smilies/wink.gif ).

[Beren87]

Oh my that was bad...*shakes head*

How many arrows are on the map of the Wilderland in The Hobbit?

[Helkahothion]

3

[Beren87]

Correct Helka!

[Helkahothion]

Wow, my very first answer!


What was the answer to Gollum's second riddle?

Abedithon le,

Anuion

[Beren87]

Wind, wind of course!

[Helkahothion]

Correct smilies/biggrin.gif

Your turn Beren

Abedithon le,

Anuion

[Beren87]

Who's tree caught on fire first?

[Ophelia]

Could it be Gandalfs tree ?

[Beren87]

Not only could it, but it is. =P

Your go.

[Ophelia]

Yeeeeeea!I really got it .
OK . What was written on the map that the Dwarfs carried along with them ?
Sorry for the easy one but it was hard to translate other things in english . And I hope that this one hasn't allready been asked .
G'luck . smilies/wink.gif