"Fellowship of the Ring" Trivia

[Elanor the Fair]

Originally posted by Spock
Who are the two characters that first saw the Black Riders in Bree?

In the interests of accuracy I should point out that the black riders were seen in Bree before the four hobbits arrived (although it doesn't technically state that they were riding at the time! ) The passage I refer to is when Barliman is talking to Frodo up in his room.

"These black men," said the landlord lowering his voice. "They're looking for Baggins, and if they mean well then I'm a hobbit. It was Monday, and all the dogs were yammering and the geese screaming. Uncanny, I called it. Nob, he came and told me that two black men were at the door asking for a hobbit called Baggins.' Nob's hair was all stood on end. I bid the black fellows be off, and slammed the door on them."

What do you think?? I think it was Nob and Barliman who saw the riders in Bree first.

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

Originally posted by Elanor the Fair
In the interests of accuracy I should point out that the black riders were seen in Bree before the four hobbits arrived (although it doesn't technically state that they were riding at the time! ) The passage I refer to is when Barliman is talking to Frodo up in his room.



What do you think?? I think it was Nob and Barliman who saw the riders in Bree first.

I think Spock was speaking of when they were seen prior to the company of Hobbits (and aragorn) leaving for Rivendell.

[Valandil]

Originally posted by Elanor the Fair
In the interests of accuracy I should point out...

...What do you think?? ...

Well... I think that you are indeed, quite fair!

[Spock]

The correct reply was given and the circumstances surrounding it's phrasing were correct. I specifically asked for the two characters and in only the passage where Nob & Merry run into the Hobbits room at the inn, are two characters mentioned in the same passage. Barliman only "heard it" from Nob. As questioner, the decision of correctness stands.

now give me a few more hours to think up a good question..again.

[Spock]

It's another of my famous questions.

What is the name of the location where Frodo used to go to collect his favorite dish?

NO not who owned it.

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

Originally posted by Spock
It's another of my famous questions.

What is the name of the location where Frodo used to go to collect his favorite dish?

NO not who owned it.

Bamfurlong,
i read that chapter last night!!

[Elanor the Fair]

Originally posted by Spock
The correct reply was given and the circumstances surrounding it's phrasing were correct. I specifically asked for the two characters and in only the passage where Nob & Merry run into the Hobbits room at the inn, are two characters mentioned in the same passage. Barliman only "heard it" from Nob. As questioner, the decision of correctness stands.

now give me a few more hours to think up a good question..again.

Spock - as the questioner I agree that your decision stands - however in my defense I must point out that Barliman did not hear it from Nob - he bid the riders be off and slammed the door in their face.

I'm not being churlish - I am just being accurate. Enough, however, on that subject. I will try really hard to answer another question correctly!!

[Spock]

Anyone who can use that adjective correctly deserves futher response.!

Perhaps it would have been more clear or as the public schools say "more better" if I had phrased it *two characters reported to Frodo*. However, water has gone down the Bryandywine and I await another correct response.

[Spock]

Originally posted by Last Child of Ungoliant
Bamfurlong,
i read that chapter last night!!

hmmm, I can't find it. Your location is found in ROTK. Can you advise where in FOTR exactly. Sorry for the possible lapse of my brain.

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

Spoken by Pippin in A Shortcut to Mushrooms FotR, Chapter IV
'I know these fields and this gate!' he said. 'This is Bamfurlong, old Farmer Maggot's land. That's his farm away there in the trees.'

[Spock]

....sighs.....

Yes he does say that in chapter 4 but that was always taken by me as the name of his farm not the location.

In chapter 5 it states "....Hobbits have a passion for mushrooms.....which explains young Frodo's long expeditions to the renowned fields of the Marish."

I'm always having problems because I try to be very precise but so far very few here get the answers I seek. I guess "the ring" has clouded my judgement.

So I give up and you can go now L.C.O.U.

[Valandil]

Originally posted by Spock
....sighs.....

...I'm always having problems because I try to be very precise but so far very few here get the answers I seek. I guess "the ring" has clouded my judgement.

So I give up and you can go now L.C.O.U.

Our usual tactic has worked once again! We just beat you into submission with overwhelming ignorance!

[Spock]

"Indeed"
....Teal'c



Hey V. your insight into this is amazinly accurate.

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

To whom was an (empty) bookcase given
in Bilbo's farewell presents?

[Elanor the Fair]

Hugo Bracegirdle - a great borrower of books!!

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

yes, your turn elanor

[Elanor the Fair]

I'm so excited - I'm trying to come up with a question that requires a bit of thinking, so here goes.....

How many of the Nazgul were sighted in Eriador the night the four hobbits slept in Bree and where were they sighted?

The answer must be based on actual sightings by characters in the Fellowship of the Ring and not on speculation or hypothesis by characters in the book.

[Radagast The Brown]

I think it would be one, seen by Merry in Bree. Others saw them in Buckland, not the Fellowship though. Maybe Aragorn saw some as well? But he doesn't say anything about it...

[Elanor the Fair]

Originally posted by Radagast The Brown
I think it would be one, seen by Merry in Bree. Others saw them in Buckland, not the Fellowship though. Maybe Aragorn saw some as well? But he doesn't say anything about it...

I thought I already posted a reply here!! so if another one turns up, please ignore it!!

No, Radagast, I'm sorry, but that answer is incorrect, however, you are on the right track!!

My question didn't ask who of the Fellowship saw the Nazgul, just what were the positive sightings by characters in the book.

And you are right about Aragorn. He does see some in Bree, but not on the evening that the hobbits stayed there. He saw them previous to this.

Good work so far!!

[Spock]

Elanor you're doing much better now (from Night Court). At least there are now two of us asking this type of question.