Trivia

[Meneldil]

(continuation of this thread here (http://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?t=12468))

Ok this is a trivia thread, you may only post a question once you have answered the previous question correctly, answers too all the questions must be found in the hobbit.

Heres one:

How many times were Smoke rings blown in The Hobbit?

[Theodred]

Ah, trivia! IT would be great if bmilder made a trivia forum!
6?

[Meneldil]

Im afraid not, it would be better if you could name the places as well:)

[poppy]

I think thats a trick question it mentions 2 that Bilbo blew outside his house while talking to Gandalf, then later while the talking to Thorin,Gandalf popped smaller rings inside Thorins:p

[Meneldil]

Poppy i really ment at how many occasions were smoke rings blown, although your getting close

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

When Gandalf first talked to Bilbo
During the Unexpected Party
In the cave, just before the goblins got them
In Beorn's house

(at the end, Bilbo hands Gandalf the tobbaco, but it doesn't say that he actually blew smoke rings)

So it's 4 times.

[webwizard333]

And your question is?

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

What was the name of the oldest race of Dwarves?

[Finmandos12]

the petty dwarves

[Ñólendil]

The Longbeards, in that their Father was the first to awaken.

Who were the Dwarves in the Company most skilled in making fire?

[Ithildin]

Oin and Gloin! (See "Roast Mutton" just before they saw the trolls' fire.)

[Ñólendil]

Yep, your turn to ask a question.

[Ithildin]

Okay!
Sorry to take so long...I don't usually have any chances to get online over the weekends, and it was actually my brother who posted my answer for me.

So, anyway,

How many and what kind of animals (and insects) that Beorn kept were mentioned in the book?

[bombcar]

There were five.

First bees (big as hornets), then horses (with very intellegent faces), then ponies (beautiful white ones), then dogs (large, long-bodied ones), then at last sheep (snow white ones lead by a coal black ram).

I do not count the bears at the bears' meeting, because they were not "animals ... that Beorn kept."

But if you wanted to that would make the total six.

Now my question.

When is the last time that Bilbo wishes for his hobbit hole?

Bonus question:

When is the last time Tolkien adds "Not for the last time!" after Bilbo's wish for his hobbit hole?:confused:

[Ñólendil]

Hmmm. Was the last time after the Battle of Five Armies, before he actually did set off for home?

And as for the bonus question, ... some time in Thranduil's halls?

[Ithildin]

Bombcar, I hate to disappoint you, but you didn't quite get the answer right.
I counted five also, but that's because I counted horses and ponies as being basically the same thing. So, I guess the answer is either five or six, (depending on your view of ponies and horses); and there is one more type of animal that Beorn kept besides those you listed.
And, yes, I didn't count the bears, either.

Your questions are intriguing, though. I'll have to do some looking through my copy of The Hobbit. :-)

It might be a good idea for all of us to start waiting for confirmation from the trivia-question-poster before posting our own question. Although, of course, when you're dealing with people (like me) who can't get online every day it does slow everything down for everybody else. Just a thought...

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

No new guesses?

[Ithildin]

Come on, y'all! You're a bunch of smart people! (You're all Tolkien readers, after all.) I know you can do it!!

Bomcar, you're sooo close!

I'm going to give y'all the benefit of the doubt since it's been Labor Day weekend, but's it's over a week now since I posted my trivia question. I guess I'll have to start posting clues if someone doesn't get it within a couple days.

So, worthy Tolkien lovers, grab your copy of the Hobbit and have at it!! Prove me wrong in thinking that I'll have to resort to clues!

*cheers and a rousing Sousa march*

[webwizard333]

Great a pep talker, why don't you go talk about the wonderfulness of school down in the General Messages forum :p ;) . I can't answer because I can't open up my copy of the Hobbit and everything I type is by memory. The same probably applies to others, or they're all on vacation (I wish I was).

[Ithildin]

Goodness, WebWizard, I was acting goofy, couldn't you tell? Maybe I'm just not good enough at getting my mood across in writing. And y'all don't know me very well yet, either. So, fyi, I'm usually a very serious person, and that's a pretty silly post for me. No need to get all huffy, and I didn't mean to offend anyone...

[webwizard333]

I thought that the smilies gave away that I was being sarcastic (I preson I'm very sarcastic). It is very difficult to get moods across on forums, but if I use smilies I'm being sarcastic. ;)

[Incanus]

Beorn kept bees, horses, ponies, dogs, sheep (& a ram) and owls. Am I right?:confused:

[Ithildin]

Yes, it does mention that Bilbo thought he heard owls during the evening...

"...and still they sat in the light of the dancing flames with the pillars of the house standing tall behind them, and dark at the top like trees of the forest. Whether it was magic or not, it seemed to Bilbo that he heard a sound like wind in the branches stirring in the rafters, and the hoot of owls."

Is that what you're talking about, Icanus? I hadn't counted that, though, because I didn't consider it to be "animals that Beorn kept".

Hint for everyone: Look for the reference to the fifth, (or sixth, depending on your view of horses and ponies), type of animal or insect before the company arrives at Beorn's house.



P.S. Sorry about the mix-up, WebWizard. Things CAN get confusing when you can't see people's expressions. :D I'll make sure to note smilies from now on.

[Incanus]

After reading it about 20 times I finally found the answer, and I'll kill you if it's wrong :p Beorn also had cattle.

[Ithildin]

LOL! (Glad to have been spared my life.)

YES! Incanus, you got it right! Congratulations on your perseverance.

For everyone else...when Gandalf is explaining to the dwarves who this "Beorn" is that he's taking them to see, he says that "he keeps cattle and horses which are nearly as marvellous as himself". I thought that would make my trivia question a rather tricky one! ;)

[Ñólendil]

Congratulations Incanus! You are among the few non-lazy people! Your turn to ask a question now :)

[Incanus]

WOOHOO!!!!!! ::waves arms in a celebratory manner::
ahem, sorry, here's my question:
How many times does Bilbo wear the ring?

[Ithildin]

ewwww....tough question! ...about like the smoke rings one. (It requires searching through the whole book.) Looks like we've got some research ahead of us.

[Incanus]

If it gets too hard I'll think up a hint, but it's only the half of the book after he finds it anyway so it shouldn't be too bad :D

[poppy]

I think i've got the answer but i could be wrong as this is from memory.
1.When he found the ring after the riddle game (and coming out of the Misty mountains.
2.In mirk wood when the Giant spiders captured the dwaves.
3.Again when the wood elves turned up to take them to the wood king palace. Also looking for Thorin and when they left in the barrels.
4Talking to Smaug the Magnificent.
5.When he gave the Arkenstone to Bard the Dragon slayer.
6Then mostly at the end when unplesant visitors came to call.
So i think you can say it's about six times in all.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Missed a couple....twice in the Mountains (when he escaped from Gollum, and then it came off his finger, before he got to the guard room). Also, at that one stop between the elves pallace and the Long Lake.

[Incanus]

Not quite, there are more. Also, I'd like to note that I've counted all the times he used it from when the dwarves were captured in Mirkwood by elves until they reach Lake Town as one usage. Also the times he hid from "unwanted visitors" also all count as one. Hope this makes it slightly easier. When you need a hint just ask.

[Sister Golden Hair]

The only one I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is at the (birthday- farewell party), and that is not in the Hobbit.

[Eowyn, The Lioness]

1~ when he ran away from Gollum
2~ when he ran away from the goblins after his riddles with Gollum until he met up with the rest of the party again
3~ when he was trying to save the dwarves from the spiders
4~ when he followed the elves into their palace (or whatever you wanna call it)
5~when he was looking for Thorin
6~ when he was on the barrels and the barrels were out in the open
7~ when he met Smaug
8~ running away from the dwarves down to the village to give the Arkenstone to Bard
9~and again in the Fellowship of the ring when he was at his eleventy-first birthday party ( before he went to Rivendell)
At least I think that's right.:confused:

[Incanus]

OK this seems to be quite tricky, sorry :D A few pointers:
I'm only including the Hobbit ones, not the one in LotR
From sneaking into the elves' prison to reaching Lake Town is ONE use, as it doesn't always mention when he takes it off or puts it on, although he clearly does at some points.
If you need more help, post and I'll do my best.
Hee hee good luck
Incanus

[ladyisme]

Correct me if I'm wrong but besides all the other times that have been mentioned didn't he also where it in the Battle of Five Armys?

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Bacchus]

Here goes...


1. In the tunnels fleeing from Gollum
2. At the back-door, avoiding the goblins. Kept it on until rejoining the dwarves.
3. In Mirkwood, driving off the spiders the first time.
4. In Mirkwood, drawing off the spiders away from the dwarves. (This is when he first told the dwarves about the Ring.)
5. As the dwarves were waylaid by the elves. (Stipulated that from now until Esgaroth counts as one usage)
6. With Smaug, to steal the cup.
7. With Smaug, to chat.
8. Under Erebor, while Smaug pounds Esgaroth.
9. Sneaking out of Erebor with the Arkenstone. (Presumably, he would have put it back on to sneak back in, but this is NOT explicitly stated)
10. At the Battle of Five Armies.

He wore it an unspecified number of times to avoid unwanted visitors.

Bonus: From LOTR, there were 2 occasions.
1. The Long-Expected Party
2. On the road in the Shire, to avoid the S-Bs. (Caught by Merry)

[Incanus]

Hi all, sorry I haven't been on the board for months, quite irresponsible as it was my question :( Hope you all don't mind. Anyway, finally Bacchus (sorry if thats spelt badly) listed all the uses. Nice one mate, sorry I left you all hanging so long.

[Agburanar]

Does Bilbo take the ring off between escaping from Gollum and escaping by the back door? Still that's pretty good.

[Incanus]

Yeah he does, that surprised me too when I was reading through to work it out myself, but it's true. If I end up doing the question next time then I'll try to make it less irritating

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

At last! man, that was a hard one!

What's our new question now?

[Brimvalir]

Ah but answer this : Name all characters who smoked at all in The Hobbit :) its quite a list
:D

[ladyisme]

Does this include the dragon, or only those who required a pipe? :rolleyes:

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[barrelrider110]

Bilbo
Gandalf
Thorin
Dwalin
Balin
Kili
Fili
Dori
Nori
Ori
Oin
Gloin
Bifur
Bofur
Bombur

[markedel]

impressive.

[barrelrider110]

I feel unworthy of such a generous compliment, but thank you, Markedel *bows*

What celestial event defines Durin's Day?

[markedel]

Seven Stars apear in the mirrormere or something like that. "Durin's Crown" it is called.

[barrelrider110]

Nice try but sorry, markedel. Durin's Day is the start of the Dwarves' New Year, and its marked by a celestial event. It's in The Hobbit.

[Wayfarer]

The sun and the moon can be seen in the sky together. ;)

Which character puts a severed head on a post?

Extra credit: Who's head was it?

[Khadrane]

Was it Beorn? I think the head was from some goblin, but I'm not sure which.

[Agburanar]

That was Eomer in LoTR. Grishnakh's head I believe.

[TinuvielChild]

Originally posted by Agburanar
That was Eomer in LoTR. Grishnakh's head I believe.

yeah but this is only in The Hobbit.

Incanus i love your user name! one of Gandalf's names, if i recall correctly, what he was called in the...West? the elves called him Mithrandir, the Dwarves Tharkun, in his youth he was Olorin, to the West he is Incanus, in the North he is Gandalf, and to the East he goes not. ok that was really random, but :)

[Brimvalir]

Beorn - it was the head of a Goblin and the skin of a wolf - when he was finding out that part of Gandalfs story was true :)

[Khadrane]

Since I got the answer right first, do I get to ask a question? Okay, what instrument did Bifur(sp?) play?

[barrelrider110]

Bifur played a clarinet. Bofur played one too.

[barrelrider110]

Who is Gandalf's "cousin?"

[ladyisme]

Radagast the Brown (please pardon bad spelling):rolleyes:

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[barrelrider110]

Correct answer and correct spelling, ladyisme, although Gandalf referred to him simply as "my good cousin Radagast."

Your turn to ask a question.

[ladyisme]

In the book Gandalf said that there were two theorys about who Beorn is decended from. What are they and whitch one does Gandalf suspect to be true?

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[TinuvielChild]

theories are that he is descended from the great and ancient bears of the mountains, or that he is descended from the first men, that came before Smaug or the goblins. Gandalf believes the second theory, that he is descended from the early men, to be the true tale.

[ladyisme]

CORRECT!!! ;) :D

It's your turn to ask the next question TinuvielChild.

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[TinuvielChild]

hmmm..ok, here goes. (dreadfully easy, i think, but that's just me)

What is cram (give a full description), and who makes it?

[Agburanar]

"If you want to know whatCram is, it is biscuit like..." Like a small crumbly wafer with little taste, made by the Lake men and men of Dale for long journeys in the wild.

[TinuvielChild]

hmmmm...yeah, that's as close as you'll get without actually quoting from the Hobbit, so it's your turn, Agburanar! (btw, i like your sig! Deutsch macht Spass :) )

[Agburanar]

Cheers TinuvielChild. Fracht ist Macht!

Hmm, question, let me think....

Name the kings of Dale before and after the Hobbit (I know one of them is only in LOtR, so if nobody gets it I'll let you off!)

[azalea]

Glancing through, I could only find 2 actual names -- Girion and Bard.

[Agburanar]

Yep, dats all!

Your turn Azalea.

[azalea]

Here's an easy one, or at least easily looked up:

What was Gollum doing when he lost the Ring?

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Wasn't he coming back from strangling a goblin?

[azalea]

Yes, he was strangling a goblin IMP specifically (a child goblin).
Your question!

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

*is somewhat stunned*

Wow, yea, I guess that does mean I have to come up with a question. Umm...give me a few days!

[Blackheart]

How about...

What day of the week did Bilbo run out of his snug hobbit hole with nary a pocket hanky?

[TinuvielChild]

that's easy! Thursday!

[Agburanar]

Is't still called Thursday in the Hobbit calendar???

[azalea]

As far as The Hobbit is concerned, yes, because the Shire names of the week were not used, but according to Appendix D in LotR, the Shire name for Thursday at the time was Mersday.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

How interesting.

*bang Blackheart on the head* It's MY turn to ask the question!

[Blackheart]

*Snaps at the hand*

I bet you'd taste good wif sum salt and pepper.

Den why didn't you ast da question, instead of hurtin yer hand on me orky noggin?

You coulda ast a harder question like which king were the spears forged by the dwarves in Erebor and found untouched in Smaugs hoard intended for? And if you really wanted ta impress me, where was his kingdom located?

[azalea]

King Bladorthin, but I don't know where the kingdom was. Near Mirkwood? Near Fangorn?

Now let SLL ask one.

[TinuvielChild]

yeah. it was SLL's turn, but i answered Blackheart's because it was so bloody easy. just to prove my knowledge of the Hobbit, of course, not to ask another question. me no like asking questions, me prefer answering them. ;)

[Blackheart]

BAh, - no one knows where 'is kingdom was located eh?

The key is in the name....

But I'll puts it on hold, though it's cursed unorky to take turns I hast to say...

[azalea]

Does it have to do w/ grey trees? or am I looking at it the wrong way?

Is it Gondor?

[Blackheart]

Well, it definately has to do with grey....

But not trees.

And it was supposed to be on hold...:eek:

[barrelrider110]

Just like an orc to go out of turn, but since SLL is still thinking I will give it a shot. King Bladorthin was most likely a contemporary of Thror II, which would mean the Dunedain kingdoms were long gone. "Long since dead" means that he was not an elf (and besides no third age elf would have ordered arms from Dwarves) and his Kingdom was east of the Misty Mountains. It could have been Dale, but the lords of Dale up to the time of Girion were not called kings. Hmmm. The kingdom must have been close enough to Dale and Erebor to conduct trade.

Methinks his kingdom was Dorwinion, (where the Elves wine comes from). Gold inlaids are showy but not practical in battle, which would suggest his spears were probably just for show-- for parades and royal guards and stuff.

Gandalf's name was originally Bladorthin, but since its pronunciation is "bladder-thin" it sounded a bit too ridiculous for a wizard, so the professor changed it.

Confirm if I'm right or not, oh impetuous and brutish one, but nonetheless I will defer until SLL comes back, or wait a while.

[Blackheart]

Very good. Bladorthin was the name Tolkien considered for the grey one. The best complete translation I have seen is "grey one from the land of the Valar" but the Welsh elements are admitedly odd.

And Dorwinion is one of the best possible locations for his kingdom.... Though it is by no means certain.

Jar it's a trick qwestiun, what didja spect?

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Ok, ok, I've got it!


Who was with Biblo just before he killed his first spider?

[Aragorn_iz_cool]

All the Dwarves

[Blackheart]

Umm, his first spider? giant spider or little one?

Giant spider would be no one, as it had caught him napping and partially bound his legs, forcing him to beat it off with his hands until he could draw his dagger, slash the webs on his legs- and stab the spider.

After which he named the dagger sting - wiped it off and put it in the sheath.

If memory serves me.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

his first big spider. And yes, there was somebody with him!

[TinuvielChild]

was it fili or kili? :confused:

[Blackheart]

Well now was it just before, or during?

but really- I hope your not counting the precious.

Because one of the associated statements about killing the spider was that it made a real difference in Bilbo's self view, killing the spider all alone and by himself.

If I recall correctly, he fell asleep after being seperated from the dwarves at the woodelves night revel (the third or 4th time they tried to get some help- damnable elves) and woke up being wound in silk by a spider. And I don't remember any spiders being killed before that one.... :confused:

And you can't count the spider either! :mad:

[azalea]

It has to be either Sting or the Ring. (or the spider -- ???)

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Yes, it's the spider! It's azalea's turn, 'cause Blackheart said that it couldn't be...so that doesn't really count.

And why couldn't it be?

[azalea]

Very tricksy! Well, mine can't be found in the book, so I hope it's a fair question. Unless you have an original ed.

What episode of The Hobbit did Tolkein make changes to in later editions, making it different from the first published editions? (For extra credit, tell why ).

I have a hint if you need it.

[Blackheart]

BAh. No fair counting the spider, that's just ... bah.

I know WHY he changed it, but I'm not exactly sure which edition it was.

Ohhh- episode! Well hmm- which chapter is it when bilbo meets gollum the magical odd creature who had a ring he was going to give him as a reward for answering the riddles?

The original story dealt with the finding of the ring in a much different manner, gollum had actually offered to give him the ring as a reward for the riddle competition, but Bilbo had found it already and forced him to show him the way out.

Of course when he started to write the LOTR, this scenario would never do for the one ring. No one would offer it as a prize in a riddle competition. So he changed the story to the current version, and then in a very nice little stroke of genius, said that the original story was the lie that Bilbo told to cover the real circumstances of the finding, and to be rid of the title of thief.

Close enough?

[azalea]

EXCELLENT! I found that to be very interesting when I read about it. You really know your Hobbit!

[Blackheart]

Well, I keep reading it for a bedtime story, and it makes me have funny dreams....

Does that mean I have to ask a riddle.. err question?

[TinuvielChild]

your turn Blackheart!

[Blackheart]

What have I got in my pocket?

Ohh no wait, someone used that already...

Hmmm. err scratch that...

[Blackheart]

ahh. Oh hell I don't know- an easy one then- How did Thorin get his surname Oakenshield?

[TinuvielChild]

oooh i know this one-hold on a mo.

In the battle of Azanulbizar (sp?), Thorin's shield got cut in two, so he threw it away and cut off a branch of an oak to use as both a shield and a club.

[Blackheart]

yar - dats it.

[TinuvielChild]

woo-hoo! go me!

k. since i have already asked a question (and because i can't think of a new one ;)), i am going to forfeit my turn and give it to the next person who posts. slightly unfair to those who are not online right now, but whatever. :)

[barrelrider110]

Thank you TnuvielChild.

Who was the strongest dwarf?

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

oh...man...that's a hard one! I'd guess Fili and Kili, 'cause their both young fellows.

[azalea]

DORI!

[Agburanar]

Strongest in which way? Thorin's gotta be pretty strong, but I think it would be very difficult to lay out Bombur!

[barrelrider110]

Azalea is correct. In Chapter 8, "Flies and Spiders", when Bilbo and the Dwarves are debating how best to retrieve the tied boat from the opposite bank of the enchanted stream, Thorin states:
"Dori is the strongest, but Fili is the youngest and still has the best sight," said Thorin. "Come here Fili, and see if you can see the boat Mr. Baggins is talking about."
Well done, Azalea. Your turn to ask a question.

[azalea]

Can't think of a very good one, so:

How many riddles are told in Riddles in the Dark?

[Elf Girl]

10, counting Pockets.

[azalea]

Very good. Your go!

[Elf Girl]

Um. How many titles and claims did Bilbo give himself to Smaug? Sorry about the wait.

[azalea]

Eleven?

[Elf Girl]

Yup. Your turn.

[azalea]

Aaaah, I can't believe I got it right!

Alright, Bilbo could not have escaped from what, even if he used his ring?

[Blackheart]

His shadow.

[azalea]

:cool: Well that's a good answer, but I'm looking for something that was actually going to harm him. It is mentioned in the book.

[Blackheart]

Hmmp

A goblin spear charge

Wargs which can smell

and rocks on the head

[Elf Girl]

The the falling gate of the Elven-King's palace!

[azalea]

Wolves/ Wargs is what I was looking for -- your turn, Blackheart!

[Blackheart]

Errrg....

How many hobbits are mentioned by name in the hobbit?

[barrelrider110]

I do hope you are not playing another of your Orkish pranks and given us a trick question, master Blackheart. Nonetheless, I will endeavor to answer.

5 Hobbits are mentioned by name:

1. Bilbo
2. Belladonna Took, aka Mrs. Bungo Baggins
3. Bungo Baggins
4. Old Took
5. Bullroarer (Old Took’s great granduncle)

The Sackville-Bagginses are mentioned as a group but none individually by name, so they don’t count.

[Blackheart]

That appears to be all of them.....

I won't be tricksey, and say Gollum, because he's not actually mentioned by his name "Smeagol". ;)

[barrelrider110]

Thank you, Blackheart. Very gracious for a thug.

Gollum was not a Hobbit anyway. His race of fisherfolk were "the grandfathers of the grandfathers of the Stoors." A distant relation I'd say.

I will think of a question shortly.

[barrelrider110]

Where did the great dragons breed?

[Blackheart]

*smacks his teeth*

Rm. If'n it smells like a 'obbit, looks like a 'obbit, and tastes like a 'obbit, then I cooks it like a 'obbit!


The northern wastes.

Forodwaith if you wish.

[Varda Oiolosseo]

What are you on about you sound really wierd.

[barrelrider110]

Oh mister Blackheart, we must remember our table manners, now, mustn't we? No drooling. By the way, pass the Tabasco, please.

Anyway, with regards to your reply, Thorin tells us where the great dragons bred, but I'm afraid it's not the northern wastes.

So sorry. Guess again.:D

[Blackheart]

Well the wastes beyond the Grey Mountains are often called the Northern wastes, which lie in Forodwaith.

Didn't he say the Grey mountains?

[barrelrider110]

No

[azalea]

The Withered Heath, at the eastern edge of the Grey Mts.

[barrelrider110]

Correct, oh flower of springtime.
Said Thorin at the unexpected party:
"I remember the Mountain well enough and the lands about it. And I know where Mirkwood is, and the Withered Heath where the great dragons bred."

Your turn.

[azalea]

Thank you!
What kind of wine was the wood elves drinking that allowed the dwarves and Bilbo to escape? (In other words, where did it come from?)

[barrelrider110]

Dorwinion

[Blackheart]

Bah! withered heath=northern wastes.

:rolleyes:

It's like saying king Bladorthin was from Dorwinnion, where they make all that heady wine that gets butlers and turnkeys to fall asleep.

[barrelrider110]

I don't think they are quite the same. I was looking for something more specific, but truth be told I should have said you were close. Since I answered azalea's question, I yield will to you, Blackheart. Ask away.

[azalea]

Correct! Next?

[Blackheart]

Nah- go ahead, I can't think of anything right now.

The voices in my head are all quiet.

It's weird, like something's going to happen.... :confused:

[barrelrider110]

Thank you, Mr. Blackheart.

Being the old hobbit that I am, I am fond of gardening, cooking, and eating (not necessarily in that order). So the next question is very dear to my heart but might be a bit of a challenge to answer:

Name three herbs mentioned in the Hobbit.

Hint: Tobacco is not an herb. These herbs can be found in any respectable hobbit or human pantry.

[Blackheart]

Galenas (pipeweed)

hmmm

I don't suppose sorrel is an herb... or is it?

Wasn't there a mention of ....

was it thyme? oh drat, I'm getting the books mixed up :/

Pipe weed and Sorrel I know are mentioned... hmmm.

:confused:

[barrelrider110]

You got 2 Master Blackheart, very good.

The leaves of the Eurasian wood sorrel O. acetosella can be used as a potherb, so yes, that is one.

thyme is another.

Pipeweed is not an herb, and its not in the Hobbit.

The answer requires one more herb. There are at least two more in the book. Keep trying.

[Blackheart]

Seasoning herbs?

Like Marajam and Parsley?

hmmm

I can't remember if they mentioned Marajam in the hobbit, I know it was in Rotk...

[barrelrider110]

Marjoram makes three. Sage is the fourth.

Your turn.

[Blackheart]

ohhh maaaan....

Hmm. who invented golf? ;)

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Bullroaror Took.

[Blackheart]

Yar. good. Now you ast da qwestshun.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

What color were the butterflies in Mirkwood?

[Blackheart]

Black Emperors

[Elf Girl]

Black Emporers is what Tolkien called them. Black.

[Blackheart]

Yes, he said that. "perhaps a sort of" black emperor, or some such.

But I carefully avoided giving a specific answer so I could shove the question off on some other unsuspecting person.- you win. :D

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

Nope, they were not black. Try again.

[Blackheart]

I'm NOT answering dark dark dark almost black purple. :rolleyes:

[Wayfarer]

Actually, what tolkien said was that they were similar to the 'purple emporor' but they were black.

[Wayfarer]

Actually, what tolkien said was that they were similar to the 'purple emperor' but they were black. I.E. 'Black emperor'. He never actually said they were purple.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

*hangs head* Well, I was wrong. They were black. Sorry.

[Blackheart]

How many times does Bilbo ask, what have I got in my pocket?

[barrelrider110]

Three. Twice to Gollum and once to the dwarves and Gandalf when he told them the story.

[barrelrider110]

What writing instrument is used to make moon letters? (Specifically, what's it made of?)

[Blackheart]

Yes three, and do you mean the ink or the quill?

[barrelrider110]

Writing instrument does not refer to ink.

[barrelrider110]

There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something
-Thorin Oakenshield

[azalea]

LOL
They were silver pens.

What happened to the provisions they brought with them out of the Shire?

[barrelrider110]

Silver pens is correct!

:)

[barrelrider110]

The provisions they brought out of the Shire were nearly used up by the time they encountered the Trolls. They replenished their stock from the Troll's lair and at Rivendell but all, including ponies, were confiscated by the Goblins.

[Blackheart]

Actually, they weren't so much used up, as much of the remainder was washed down the river when the pony ran into the flood. Just prior to Will, Tom, and Bert.

[barrelrider110]

Ah, right you are Mr. Blackheart.
Then one of the ponies took fright at nothing and bolted. He got into the river before they could catch him; and before they could get him out again, Fili and Kili were nearly drowned, and all the baggage that he carried was washed away off him. Of course it was mostly food, and there was mighty little left for supper, and less for breakfast.

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

So, what's the new question?

[Blackheart]

Grrr. What have I got in my pocket?

How many teeth does Gollum have?

[azalea]

Just a wild guess -- 10.

[Blackheart]

Err nope, if memory serves...

[TinuvielChild]

6! i don't want to ask another question though, i'm no good at asking. "Teeth, teeth, but we has only six!" says Gollum after Bilbo's riddle "Thirty white horses on a red hill. First they champ, then they stamp, then they stand still".

[Blackheart]

Yes 6 is right.

ASSSK! AASSSSSK!

[TinuvielChild]

ok, all right, this is completely random though.

At what time and on what day of the week does Bilbo leave his house for the adventure? and what 3 main things does he forget in his hurry?

yes that's really 2 questions, i don't really care. :)

[Blackheart]

Thursday at .... 9:45 AM I think.

No tobacco, no jacket, and no pocket handkerchief.

[barrelrider110]

Bilbo departed Bag-End at precisely 10:50 AM on Thursday.
He left without a hat, pocket-handkerchief, and money

[barrelrider110]

Sorry to take so long to ask a question.

Bilbo did forget a pocket handkerchief when he departed Bag End, but he was lent another along the way. Who lent it to him?

Bonuses: What color was it and what was it made of?

[azalea]

Elrond? Red silk?

[barrelrider110]

Magnifico!:D

Correct on both. Your turn.

[azalea]

Easy one: Whose watch did Bilbo take over when he takes the Arkenstone to Bard?

[ladyisme]

I know! I know! Bilbo took Bombur's watch that night.

;)

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Radagast The Brown]

What do you mean when you write watch?:confused:

[barrelrider110]

.What do you mean when you write watch? Bombur was posted as sentry while the others slept

[azalea]

All right, ladyisme, your turn!

[ladyisme]

When Bilbo got back from giving away the Arkenstone what did he dream of?

(this should be fairly easy)

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Agburanar]

Doughnuts.

[ladyisme]

A nice try but NO. :confused:

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[barrelrider110]

eggs and bacon.

[barrelrider110]

Where were the swords that the Goblins referred to as "Biter" and "Beater" forged?

[Blackheart]

Gondolin.

Though it's not known for sure who forged them.

[barrelrider110]

Correct on both. Over to you, Blackheart.

[Blackheart]

How many hobbits does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Errrrr...

I mean, what did Thorin have to drink at the uninvited guests tea?

[barrelrider110]

If you mean "The Unexpected Party," it would be red wine.

[barrelrider110]

What 10 year-old boy was partly responsible for The Hobbit's publication?

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

<ignore>Hey, that's not fair! That's not in the Hobbit!</ignore>

[barrelrider110]

Hey, that's not fair! That's not in the Hobbit!

OK, OK! Just trying for a little variety, that's all. Question withdrawn.

Official question:

How many times does Gollum ask himself, "What has it got in its pocketses?"

Bonus if you can answer the withdrawn question. ;)

[FoolofaTook11]

HA HA HA!
I know the answer!
Gullum says "What has it got in its pocketses?" ..............FIVE TIMES!!!!:D
The bonus is Rayner Unwin! I'm good!HEHEHE!:cool:

[FoolofaTook11]

Here a Question:
When the company is attacked by gobblins+wargs, how many trees were they up?

[Agburanar]

Five fir trees I believe.

[Radagast The Brown]

I believe you're right. ask the question Agburanar.

[Agburanar]

THE question, hmm...

What weapons were Dain's forces armed with at the battle of five armies?

[Radagast The Brown]

I need the book for this. Tomorrow... I have no book today. I'm in my grandma's house.

[Tar-Elendil]

they were armed with mattocks

[Tar-Elendil]

(assuming im right)
in how many minute intervals did the dwarves enter Beorn's house in pairs?
i apoligize if this question has been asked.

[Radagast The Brown]

I don't know if this question did but I think it's 5 minutes.

[Radagast The Brown]

what was Bilbo's mom name?

[Tar-Elendil]

belledonna took

[Radagast The Brown]

your turn. :)

[Tar-Elendil]

who refused to let the dwarves go straight to the mountain until the silver and gold was exchanged for the arkenstone?

[Radagast The Brown]

Bard and the city lake(in a straight translation) and the king of the elves from ___ wood (forgot it in English) .

[Tar-Elendil]

wha:confused:

[Strange-Looking Lurker]

And would it be too forward to ask what you meant to convey by that last post, Tar-Elendil?

[Agburanar]

Yes TarElendil. You were right but I bet you looked it up!

Mirkwood in English, previously Greenwood the great.

[Tar-Elendil]

i didnt understand his post..some kinda fill in the blank?:confused: :p

[Agburanar]

I was filling in the gap for Radagast.

[Tar-Elendil]

oh ok..didnt know what u were talking about me looking something up..now i understand:p

[Radagast The Brown]

:o I don't know English so good... :o

I don't have The Hobbit in English and I didn't remembered the name of this wood in English. sorry... :o

[Agburanar]

Das ist not a problem!

What's the current question?

[Radagast The Brown]

now, whem I read his question again I don't know to what mountain he mean .

[azalea]

Originally posted by Tar-Elendil
who refused to let the dwarves go straight to the mountain until the silver and gold was exchanged for the arkenstone?
this is the current question, which Radagast was trying to answer, but we haven't heard if he got it right.

[Radagast The Brown]

Bard and the city of the lake, and The elves from mirkwood.

[Radagast The Brown]

who were the dwarves that killed in the 5 armies war?

[barrelrider110]

Thorin, Fili, and Kili.

Next Question:

Who was Bolg of the North?

Bonus: Who was his father?

[Radagast The Brown]

Bolg was an ork, the leader of the orks from the blue mountains.

don't know the second (bonus).

[barrelrider110]

I don't know if he came from the Blue Mountains, but he was the leader of the Goblins in the Battle of the Five Armies.

Your turn, Radagast.

P.S. His father was Azog

[Radagast The Brown]

who was the first dwarf that arrived to Bilbo's house in the start of the book?

[Tar-Elendil]

dwalin

[Tar-Elendil]

what 5 races fought in the battle of Five Armies?

[barrelrider110]

Men
Dwarves
Wood Elves
Goblins/Orcs
Eagles

[Tar-Elendil]

eagels werent counted in the book.
replace eagles with a diff animal

[ladyisme]

1st. : Men
2nd : Elves
3rd. : Dwarves
4th. : Goblins/Orcs
5th. : Wolves/Wargs

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Tar-Elendil]

correct, your turn.

[ladyisme]

At Beorn's house what animals brought in the table cloth, and trays with dishes and silverware on them at dinner?

(Bonus: What colors were the animals?)

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Tar-Elendil]

white ponies and grey dogs

[Tar-Elendil]

and a snow white sheep and black ram

[ladyisme]

YES!! I beleive it's your turn to ask a question. ;)

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Tar-Elendil]

how were fili and kili related to thorin oakenshield?

[Radagast The Brown]

I really don't know... a clue please...

[barrelrider110]

Thorin was their uncle; they were the sons of DÃ*s, his sister.


What is the first day of the Dwarves' New Year called?

[Agburanar]

Durin's day.

And Bolg came from Mount Gundabad I believe, hence Bolg of the North.

[barrelrider110]

That was fast.

Nice job, Agburanar. Your turn.

[Agburanar]

How much of the battle of five armies did Bilbo see before he was knocked unconscious?

[Radagast The Brown]

He saw the eagles coming and then he was knocked unconscious.

[Radagast The Brown]

If the answer is right, here is my question:

What was Gandalf's sword name?

[ladyisme]

Gandalf's sword was Glamdring the Foe-hammer, also called Beater by the goblins.

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[ladyisme]

P.S. I shall be out of town for a while so I'll leave my question now. What did Bilbo lose when he squeezed through the goblin's back door?

"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began."

[Tar-Elendil]

his buttons

[Agburanar]

Correcto. If Ladyisme isn't gonna be around to say it.

Your turn I believe.

[Tar-Elendil]

in the chapter "Roast Mutton," what were the names of the three trolls?

[barrelrider110]

Burt, Tom, and William

[barrelrider110]

With what type of wood did the Woodmen use to make their bows?

[Agburanar]

Ash I think. That used to be the main one for longbows. Or yew maybe...