Trivia - Page 64

Radagast The Brown · 10-27-2003, 02:46 PM

What do you mean why? Didn't Bilbo said he's the Barrel Rider?

Bombadillo · 10-27-2003, 04:19 PM

Aha!

Smaugh thought that Bilbo meant he was a trader from Esgaroth, who rode on rafts with bunches of barrels.

jsandecker · 10-27-2003, 07:51 PM

I think Elvengirl got it. Smaug said, "'Very well, O Barrel-rider!' he said aloud. 'Maybe Barrel was your pony's name" Your turn, Elvengirl.

Elvengirl · 10-27-2003, 09:34 PM

At what time did the auction begin the day Bilbo returned?

jsandecker · 10-28-2003, 05:21 PM

The auction began at 10:00 am, but Bilbo got back at noon.

Elvengirl · 10-28-2003, 08:01 PM

Yeppers

jsandecker · 10-30-2003, 09:43 AM

Here's one. Where was Billbo when he first said he would rather be at home?

***Valandil*** · 10-31-2003, 11:46 AM

Hokay... I guess I'll guess.

Was it when he caught up to the dwarves at the place where they were departing from, after running there from his home when Gandalf showed him the note on the mantlepiece - and he made it just in time, but didn't have anything with him? Just at the beginning of chapter 2?

jsandecker · 10-31-2003, 06:10 PM

Yup.

You got it. It was about 4 pages into chapter 2. They were on the trail that led them to the trolls. Your turn, Valandil.

***Valandil*** · 10-31-2003, 06:25 PM

Two Goblin Kings were killed in "The Hobbit"... who killed each of them?

jsandecker · 10-31-2003, 08:52 PM

Let's see...

I know this one, but I'll see if someone else can get it.

jsandecker · 11-03-2003, 10:15 AM

Well, since no one else volunteered an answer, I guess I'll have a go.

Gandalf killed the Great Goblin in the underground tunnels, and Beorn killed Bolg(not sure if that's right) at the battle of Five Armies.

***Valandil*** · 11-03-2003, 11:17 AM

Don't have a book here to verify Bolg - but that sounds right. You're certainly right on the part I asked... your turn!

jsandecker · 11-03-2003, 05:06 PM

Here goes...
What did Bilbo give to the Elvenking, and why did he give it to him?

Maedhros · 11-03-2003, 11:27 PM

From The Hobbit: The Return Journey

Quote:

"I beg of you," said Bilbo stammering and standing on one foot, "to accept this gift!" and he brought out a necklace of silver and pearls that Dain had given him at their parting.
"In what way have I earned such a gift, O hobbit?" said the king.
"Well, er, I thought, don't you know," said Bilbo rather confused, "that, er, some little return should be made for your, er, hospitality. I mean even a burglar has his feelings. I have drunk much of your wine and eaten much of your bread."
"I will take your gift, O Bilbo the Magnificent!" said the king gravely. "And I name you elf-friend and blessed. May your shadow never grow less (or stealing would be too easy)! Farewell!"

Now my question is this:
From From The Hobbit: Roast Mutton

Quote:

Others said: "These parts are none too well known, and are too near the mountains. Travellers seldom come this way now. The old maps are no use: things have changed for the worse and the road is unguarded. They have seldom even heard of the king round here, and the less inquisitive you are as you go along, the less trouble you are likely to find."

Who is this king that they are referring in this part?

***Valandil*** · 11-03-2003, 11:34 PM

Is that answer in "The Hobbit" though?

Maedhros · 11-04-2003, 09:16 AM

The answer is in the Hobbit and it's incredibly simple.
Thinking about it now, the question needs rewording. What does the phrase in bold means?

Elvengirl · 11-04-2003, 06:13 PM

I don't know where the specific answer is, but I figured it they were talkin about the Numenorean kings.

jsandecker · 11-04-2003, 09:37 PM

Wild Guess!!!

Would it be the king under the mountain? If not, I have no clue.

Maedhros · 11-10-2003, 09:20 PM

From The Annotated Hobbit: Roast Mutton. Note 14

Quote:

The mention here of the king is probably not meant to refer to an actual personage but instead to invoke the idea of the king as the theoretical source of justice, law, and order.

Who used to wield Glamdring in ancient days, before our party regained it?

10-27-2003, 02:46 PM	#1261
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	What do you mean why? Didn't Bilbo said he's the Barrel Rider? __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

10-27-2003, 04:19 PM	#1262
Bombadillo "The Bomb" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: all over the place Posts: 1,601	Aha! Smaugh thought that Bilbo meant he was a trader from Esgaroth, who rode on rafts with bunches of barrels. __________________ Could it be that one path to enlightenment leads through insanity?

10-27-2003, 07:51 PM	#1263
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	I think Elvengirl got it. Smaug said, "'Very well, O Barrel-rider!' he said aloud. 'Maybe Barrel was your pony's name" Your turn, Elvengirl. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

10-27-2003, 09:34 PM	#1264
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	At what time did the auction begin the day Bilbo returned? __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com

10-28-2003, 05:21 PM	#1265
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	The auction began at 10:00 am, but Bilbo got back at noon. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT Last edited by jsandecker : 10-28-2003 at 05:22 PM.

10-28-2003, 08:01 PM	#1266
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	Yeppers __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com

10-30-2003, 09:43 AM	#1267
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Here's one. Where was Billbo when he first said he would rather be at home? __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT Last edited by jsandecker : 10-30-2003 at 09:48 AM.

10-31-2003, 11:46 AM	#1268
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Hokay... I guess I'll guess. Was it when he caught up to the dwarves at the place where they were departing from, after running there from his home when Gandalf showed him the note on the mantlepiece - and he made it just in time, but didn't have anything with him? Just at the beginning of chapter 2?

10-31-2003, 06:10 PM	#1269
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Yup. You got it. It was about 4 pages into chapter 2. They were on the trail that led them to the trolls. Your turn, Valandil. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

10-31-2003, 06:25 PM	#1270
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Two Goblin Kings were killed in "The Hobbit"... who killed each of them?

10-31-2003, 08:52 PM	#1271
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Let's see... I know this one, but I'll see if someone else can get it. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

11-03-2003, 10:15 AM	#1272
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Well, since no one else volunteered an answer, I guess I'll have a go. Gandalf killed the Great Goblin in the underground tunnels, and Beorn killed Bolg(not sure if that's right) at the battle of Five Armies. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

11-03-2003, 11:17 AM	#1273
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Don't have a book here to verify Bolg - but that sounds right. You're certainly right on the part I asked... your turn!

11-03-2003, 05:06 PM	#1274
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Here goes... What did Bilbo give to the Elvenking, and why did he give it to him? __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

11-03-2003, 11:34 PM	#1276
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Is that answer in "The Hobbit" though?

11-04-2003, 09:16 AM	#1277
Maedhros The Tall Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Formenos Posts: 578	The answer is in the Hobbit and it's incredibly simple. Thinking about it now, the question needs rewording. What does the phrase in bold means? __________________ “What does the term american refers to” asked the boy, and the wise man answered: “Lets look at the dictionary then.” As an adjective American is: 1. Of or relating to the United States of America or its people, language, or culture. 2. Of or relating to North or South America, the West Indies, or the Western Hemisphere. As a noun American is: A native or inhabitant of America. A citizen of the United States. Then the boy asked, “What is America then?”, and the wise man looked at the dictionary again: 1. The United States. 2. also the A·mer·i·cas. The landmasses and islands of North America, Central America, and South America. Confused, the boy asked, “Does the term american refers solely to a us citizen or to any person in North, Central or South America?” The wise man replied: “What do you think?”, and the boy answered: “It is clear to me that while the term american is used to refers to us citizens, one can also use it to refer to any person who is from that continent too,” the boy thought for a while and asked the wise man, “Am I right?”, and he replied: “But of course.” The boy wondered, why is it that some people refuse to acknowledge the fact that the term american refers not only to US citizens but to anyone of the American continent?, but then sadly, the boy understood, that it is the calamity of ignorance. Last edited by Maedhros : 11-04-2003 at 12:47 PM.

11-04-2003, 06:13 PM	#1278
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	I don't know where the specific answer is, but I figured it they were talkin about the Numenorean kings. __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com

11-04-2003, 09:37 PM	#1279
jsandecker Hobbit Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Wild Guess!!! Would it be the king under the mountain? If not, I have no clue. __________________ "'Hrum, Hoom,' murmured the voice, a deep voice like a very deep woodwind instrument. 'Very odd indeed! Do not be hasty, that is my motto...'" -The Two Towers "Achoo! Sorry, I'm allergic to bullsh!t." -Will Smith, I ROBOT

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