Rings Quiz or IQ test? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Silmiel of Imladris · 03-25-2004, 05:24 PM

In my psychology class I had the misfortune of taking an IQ test. You will see what this has to do with LOTR in a moment. There was 60 questions and most were pretty boring, like what shape relates to the other shapes, but four questions stood out. These are rather amusing. Mind that these questions are from an actual IQ test.

1) If some Smaugs are Thors and some Thors are Thrains, the some Smaugs are definitely Thrains.

Is this: True False Neither

This was the first one I encountered and I only thought I was a coincedence but I don't think they are related for they are always trying to kill eachother.

2) If some Bifurs are Bofurs and all Gloins are Bofurs, then some Bifurs are definitely Gloins.

Is this: True False Neither

Well I know they are drawves but that is all I can tell you.

3) If all wargs are twerps and no twerps are Gollums, then no Gollums are definitely wargs.

Is this: True False Neither

Well Gollum is a lot of things but not a warg and the twerps...well they will have to be more specific.

And finally the Granddaddy of them all!!!

4) A Spaceship recieved three messages in a strange language from a distant planet. The astronauts studied these messages and found out that "Elros Aldarion Elendil" means "Danger Rocket Explosion" and "Edain Minyatur Elros" means "Danger Spaceship Fire" and "Aldarion Gimilzor Gondor" means "Bad Gas Explosion."

What does Elendil mean? Danger Explosion Nothing Rocket Gas

Well first of all Elendil is a King but since IQ tests get very literal his name means "Elf Friend" or "Star Lover". You can take your pick.

And the rest of the translations...

Elros Aldarion Elendil: Star Foam son of trees Elf Friend (Wow that makes sense!)

Edain Minyatur Elros: Men first master of Elros ( Isn't supposed to be the other way around. )

Aldarion Gimlizor Gondor: Son of trees Gimilzor Land of Stone (This may explain Gimli's feelings toward trees and stone work.)

Well not only do we have bad translators but we have a planet of Elves who can't talk correctly.

Well I don't know if this way an IQ test of a Rings Triva game, you be the judge. If anyone has seen similar things feel free to share.

03-25-2004, 05:24 PM	#1
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Rings Quiz or IQ test? In my psychology class I had the misfortune of taking an IQ test. You will see what this has to do with LOTR in a moment. There was 60 questions and most were pretty boring, like what shape relates to the other shapes, but four questions stood out. These are rather amusing. Mind that these questions are from an actual IQ test. 1) If some Smaugs are Thors and some Thors are Thrains, the some Smaugs are definitely Thrains. Is this: True False Neither This was the first one I encountered and I only thought I was a coincedence but I don't think they are related for they are always trying to kill eachother. 2) If some Bifurs are Bofurs and all Gloins are Bofurs, then some Bifurs are definitely Gloins. Is this: True False Neither Well I know they are drawves but that is all I can tell you. 3) If all wargs are twerps and no twerps are Gollums, then no Gollums are definitely wargs. Is this: True False Neither Well Gollum is a lot of things but not a warg and the twerps...well they will have to be more specific. And finally the Granddaddy of them all!!! 4) A Spaceship recieved three messages in a strange language from a distant planet. The astronauts studied these messages and found out that "Elros Aldarion Elendil" means "Danger Rocket Explosion" and "Edain Minyatur Elros" means "Danger Spaceship Fire" and "Aldarion Gimilzor Gondor" means "Bad Gas Explosion." What does Elendil mean? Danger Explosion Nothing Rocket Gas Well first of all Elendil is a King but since IQ tests get very literal his name means "Elf Friend" or "Star Lover". You can take your pick. And the rest of the translations... Elros Aldarion Elendil: Star Foam son of trees Elf Friend (Wow that makes sense!) Edain Minyatur Elros: Men first master of Elros ( Isn't supposed to be the other way around. ) Aldarion Gimlizor Gondor: Son of trees Gimilzor Land of Stone (This may explain Gimli's feelings toward trees and stone work.) Well not only do we have bad translators but we have a planet of Elves who can't talk correctly. Well I don't know if this way an IQ test of a Rings Triva game, you be the judge. If anyone has seen similar things feel free to share. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?