Quiz on all 3 LOTR films - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Samwise · 06-10-2004, 03:27 PM

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Darrowdelf is...

Thank you, Thorongil. I haven't got a DVD, so I'm afraid the above clue helped me none whatsoever.

This is probably just me, but I find it interesting that a Dwarven city would have the word "elf" in it.

As to my guess, (though Thorongil's probably right) 23 meters?

Anorial · 06-14-2004, 09:08 PM

Well, here's the ultimate hint...from the book cause it's easier.

"'I will now risk a little real light.' He raised his staff, and for a brief instant there was a blaze like a flash of lightning. Great shadows sprang up and fled, and for a second they saw a vast roof far above their heads upheld by many mighty pillars hewn of stone. Before them and on either side stretched a huge empty hall; its black walls, polished and smooth as glass, flashed and glittered."

What the moviemakers called the Dwarrowdelf was that massively huge hall in Moria with all those pillars (and, in my opinon, one of the most emotional musical pieces on the soundtrack). Matt Aitken, Weta Digital Model Supervisor, was saying that they couldn't make a miniature of it because it was just so massive. It was, he said, 45 meters from floor to ceiling, which is staggering considering that's around 135 feet. Very cool!

None of you got it exactly but Samwise was very close at 50 meters so your turn Samwise son of Hamfast.

Orcrist · 06-14-2004, 09:45 PM

I didn't know we were playing "closest guess wins", but oh well.

Anorial · 06-14-2004, 10:24 PM

Well, I read the rules and couldn't find how to handle it and emailed Saucepanman and he didn't answer so I made a decision. I'm sure Samwise will have an excellent question! (no pressure now!

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**The Saucepan Man** · 06-15-2004, 10:04 AM

Sorry for not replying Anoriel, but I was away for the weekend. To belatedly answer the point, it's within the question-setter's discretion to accept an answer that he/she thinks is sufficiently close.

Samwise · 06-21-2004, 07:45 PM

Just got the note from Orcist. My computer's down, so I'm on my mother's, plus we've had company galore all week. I will see what I can do about a question ASAP, though I certainly cannot promise anything all that challenging.

Samwise · 06-22-2004, 05:06 PM

This will either be really easy, or wrong. If it's wrong, I apologize, I have a killer headache and a busy household at the moment.

In FOTR, who played the adorable little big-eyed Hobbit child who was listening to Bilbo's troll story at the party?

I know, there were a lot of children there, but there was a little girl right in the front with huge eyes. Don't need her name, just "who" she was (ie: she was related to a member of the "crew".)

Probably super easy, but-- I've got a killer headache, what can I say.

06-14-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
Anorial Wight Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Walking with Frodo and Sam back to Rivendell! (2869 miles) Posts: 125	Well, here's the ultimate hint...from the book cause it's easier. "'I will now risk a little real light.' He raised his staff, and for a brief instant there was a blaze like a flash of lightning. Great shadows sprang up and fled, and for a second they saw a vast roof far above their heads upheld by many mighty pillars hewn of stone. Before them and on either side stretched a huge empty hall; its black walls, polished and smooth as glass, flashed and glittered." What the moviemakers called the Dwarrowdelf was that massively huge hall in Moria with all those pillars (and, in my opinon, one of the most emotional musical pieces on the soundtrack). Matt Aitken, Weta Digital Model Supervisor, was saying that they couldn't make a miniature of it because it was just so massive. It was, he said, 45 meters from floor to ceiling, which is staggering considering that's around 135 feet. Very cool! None of you got it exactly but Samwise was very close at 50 meters so your turn Samwise son of Hamfast. __________________ Home is behind, the world ahead....And there are many paths to tread. Last edited by Anorial; 06-15-2004 at 07:20 AM.

06-14-2004, 09:45 PM	#3
Orcrist Wight Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Mines of Moria Posts: 239	I didn't know we were playing "closest guess wins", but oh well. __________________ "A wedding! I love weddings! Drinks all around!" Jack Sparrow

06-14-2004, 10:24 PM	#4
Anorial Wight Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Walking with Frodo and Sam back to Rivendell! (2869 miles) Posts: 125	Well, I read the rules and couldn't find how to handle it and emailed Saucepanman and he didn't answer so I made a decision. I'm sure Samwise will have an excellent question! (no pressure now! ) __________________ Home is behind, the world ahead....And there are many paths to tread.

06-15-2004, 10:04 AM	#5
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Belated reply Sorry for not replying Anoriel, but I was away for the weekend. To belatedly answer the point, it's within the question-setter's discretion to accept an answer that he/she thinks is sufficiently close. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

06-21-2004, 07:45 PM	#6
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Sorry.... Just got the note from Orcist. My computer's down, so I'm on my mother's, plus we've had company galore all week. I will see what I can do about a question ASAP, though I certainly cannot promise anything all that challenging. __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

06-22-2004, 05:06 PM	#7
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Okay.... This will either be really easy, or wrong. If it's wrong, I apologize, I have a killer headache and a busy household at the moment. In FOTR, who played the adorable little big-eyed Hobbit child who was listening to Bilbo's troll story at the party? I know, there were a lot of children there, but there was a little girl right in the front with huge eyes. Don't need her name, just "who" she was (ie: she was related to a member of the "crew".) Probably super easy, but-- I've got a killer headache, what can I say. __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)