For Christmas I got a LOTR calendar, so I will write the questions for the day. At the end of the day, I will tell the answers.
(It doesn't look like the questions are difficult, but don't blame me 😀)
In what year (in Middle-earth time) does the Trilogy begin?
Fri. Jan 1st
The Trilogy begins with A Long-Expected Party, which took place in T.A. 3001.
Yep! Year 1401 in the Shire Reckoning.
This calendar says it's 3018, or S.R. 1418
(It threw me off too, I think it's talking about the movies)
Thought I might mention it, but this calendar is a quiz for both the movies and the books.
@ShireofMiddleEarth The War of the Ring begins in T.A. 3018; however, the birthday party of Bilbo and Frodo takes place in 3001 (changed in Jackson's films to the year 3000). Your calendar is actually wrong or you misstated the question.
I need to reread the books more often so I can remember that specifically. At this exact moment I'm watching the Rankin Bass's the hobbit.
I got a LOTR movie set for Christmas and was told it was the Extended Edition . . . I was so excited. Then I watched it and it wasn't. :( But a re-watch of the 1977 edition cheered me up.
@ShireofMiddleEarth Not the extended editions? Bummer!
Who are united with Gandalf in Fangorn Forest?
Sat. - Sun 2/3 Jan
I'm sorry I don't understand what you're asking.
Gandalf (now Gandalf the White) is reunited with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. In the films, Treebeard also seems to bring Merry and Pippin to him.
Okay, now I'm wondering: Is this general LotR trivia or is it specific to the films?
@andrewlaubacher To your second question, it says "from all three films, as well as the book series"
And the answer to this question is hilarious, as the answer is . . .
"Merry, Pippin and Aragorn"
Wow
https://www.amazon.ca/Lord-Trivia-2021-Calendar-Challenge/dp/1531911218
Take a look at the pictures on the bottom for the one on the back of the box
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-lord-of-trivia-2021-daily-desk-calendar-sellers-publishing/stationery/9781531911218.html
I originally read that link as Time Lord Trivia.
What is the name of the Dwarf city?
Mon. Jan. 4
I assume that it means Khazad-dûm, later known as Moria. However, there is also Erebor in the Lonely Mountain. And in the appendices we have references to Belegost and Nogrod in the Blue Mountains.
The answer is "Dwarrowdelf, or Khazad-dum" but I'll take Moria
Who says, "Your time will come. You will face the same evil, and you will defeat it"?
Tues. Jan. 5
@ShireofMiddleEarth That sounds like a movie quote, Arwen to Aragorn if I remember correctly.
@andrewlaubacher Correct. :)
What is the song that Aragorn sings upon his coronation?
Wed. Jan. 6
What is the name of the reforged sword made of the shards of Narsil?
Fri. Jan. 8
That would be Andúril, the Flame of the West.
Who "poisoned the mind" of Theoden King?
Sat - Sun. Jan. 9/10
Saruman!
Or is it worm tongue?
Gríma Wormtongue acting secretly as the agent of Saruman the White.
The answer says Saruman, but Grima was a good guess.
Saruman is a fair answer if they are thinking mainly of the films. But Grima did the actual work in the book.
Sorry I haven't been on in a while so here are all the ones I missed.
Where do Shirefolk find good brown brew?
Mon. Jan. 11
What do the Haradrim ride?
Tues. Jan. 12
Where is Bree located?
Wed. Jan. 13
January 11: There are lots of inns and taverns in the Shire, but The Green Dragon is one of the more prominent ones.
January 12: The Haradrim are known for riding Mûmakil, known as Oliphaunts by the Shire-folk.
January 13: Bree is located at the crossroads where the Great East-West Road meets the Greenway (the North-South Road). Bree used to be part of the kingdom of Arthedain which itself was once part of Arnor. I didn't even have to look of the spelling for any of that.
That's amazing, all are right.
Who is wielder of the flame of Anor?
Thurs. Jan. 14
'Wielder of the Flame of Anor' is what Gandalf calls himself when he confronts the Balrog of Moria. Anor is Elvish for the Sun.*
* That last bit I did have to look up!
What does Sauron call out to Aragorn to tempt him to the Ring?
Fri. Jan. 15
What does Sam call Aragorn the first time he meets him?
Sat-Sun. Jan. 16/17
Huh, These ones are a bit tougher.
What does Sauron call out to Aragorn to tempt him to the Ring?
I know that Aragorn confronted Sauron using the Seeing Stone of Orthanc, but I don't recall Sauron tempting him to use the Ring.
What does Sam call Aragorn the first time he meets him?
Hmmm. I want to say "Long-shanks".
@andrewlaubacher Yeah Longshanks is correct, but the first one isfrom the movie; it's quiet, but he says "Elessar". Sorry it's been a while, so I'll spend a couple days catching up.
"The world is changed" begins which movie in the Trilogy?
Who rides with Gandalf to save Helm's Deep?
What becomes of Faramir?
Who calls Pippin "Fool of a Took"?
In Return of the King, who does Aragorn offer as a diversion to allow Frodo and Sam the time to destroy the Ring?
What is Merry's full name?
Mon. 18 - Sat./Su.n. 23/24
Okay, theoretically, I know all these answers, but I don't know if the calendar will agree:
"The world is changed" begins which movie in the Trilogy?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Who rides with Gandalf to save Helm's Deep?
Book: Erkenbrand and his riders.
Film: Éomer and his riders.
What becomes of Faramir?
Farimir succeeds his father as the Steward of Gondor and is given the titles Prince of Ithilien and Lord of Emyn Arnen (I did have to look up the last two). Faramir also weds Éowyn of Rohan.
Who calls Pippin "Fool of a Took"?
Gandalf, in Moria after Pippin accidentally reveals the presence of the Fellowship.
In Return of the King, who does Aragorn offer as a diversion to allow Frodo and Sam the time to destroy the Ring?
Himself, the Army of the West and those members of the Fellowship who accompany him to the Black Gate.
What is Merry's full name?
Meriadoc Brandybuck (Meriadoc the Magnificent).
They're all right! :) Congrats!
What are the Crebain?
Mon. Jan. 25
What sort of blade delivers the first blow to Frodo?
Tues. Jan. 26
What material is Frodo's special vest?
Wed. Jan. 27
Who is Galadriel's husband?
Thurs. Jan. 28
How does Gandalf the White summon Shadowfax?
Fri. Jan. 29
Who says, "There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark"?
Sat/Sun. Jan. 30/31
What are the Crebain?
Mon. Jan. 25
Crebain are a variety of crow that inhabit Eregion/Hollin. Saruman is using them as spies.
What sort of blade delivers the first blow to Frodo?
Tues. Jan. 26
Frodo is first injured by the Morgul-knife wielded by the Witch-king on Weathertop.
What material is Frodo's special vest?
Wed. Jan. 27
Bilbo's vest that he gifted to Frodo was made of the metal mithril. It was originally given to Bilbo by Thorin Oakenshield.
Who is Galadriel's husband?
Thurs. Jan. 28
Galadriel's husband is the Sindar Elf Celeborn, though Tolkien later considered reconning him to be a Teleri Elf of the Undying Lands with the birth-name of Teleporno.
How does Gandalf the White summon Shadowfax?
Fri. Jan. 29
To summon Shadowfax Gandalf lets out a long whistle (probably with some magic in it to allow the sound to carry).
Who says, "There are some things that it is better to begin than refuse, even though the end may be dark"?
Sat/Sun. Jan. 30/31
The line is spoken by Aragorn, but I can't remember the context. (I cheated and had to look that one up!).