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This page is the place where we can check how well we know the writings of J.R.R.Tolkien! It is a simple thread of questions & answers. The first person who provides the correct answer, will have the right to ask the next question. [[text][distance=50][width=500] Please, when providing an answer, also use a brief quote to back it up.] [[text][distance=50][width=500] Please, choose carefully your question! Let's keep this place a real brainstorming and challenging ring for our knowledge!] [[text][distance=50][width=500] Please, follow the way the Q-s and the A-s are shown. This specific lay-out will help the thread look neat and nice. ] The Editor, appointed to this thread, will be responsible for the smooth and problem-less running of the activity. He/she will also have the right to approve or reject a question or/and an answer. ::::: ENJOY !!! [[text][distance=50][width=500] Question: Who was the first King of Numenor to take his name in the Adunaic language? ] LhunRoss Hmmm. Tricky question. According to Unfinished Tales, [[quote] In the days of Tar-Calmacil the name of the King was first spoken in Adûnaic; and by the King's Men he was called Ar-Belzagar. [footer="The Line of Elros"] ] However, on the same page we also learn that Ar-Adûnakhôr [[quote] . . . was the first King to take the sceptre with a title in the Adûnaic tongue; though out of fear . . . a name in Quenya was inscribed in the scrolls. [footer="The Line of Elros"] ] So, following the logic of the question, I'd have to say that while Tar-Calmacil was the first King to be named by others(i.e. the King's Men) in Adûnaic, Ar-Adûnakhôr was the first King to voluntarily take his name in the Adûnaic language. MattStott I am glad you caught the "trick" in my question, Matt! Answer - correct! :::::YOUR TURN [[font][size=1]P.S. Please, follow the same form of presenting the Q... but ..Oh! Well... if you wish, put it simply! And the Q can be about anything Tolkien related!] --LR [[text][distance=50][width=500] Question: Which Lord of the Rings character had an uncle named Erkenbrand? ] MattStott Ah, Matt!! You gave me a hard time here! But OK... Here is the name : Dúnhere- Lord of Harrowdale. As it is explained in Note 13 in UT: [[quote] A valiant captain, nephew of Erkenbrand. By courage and skill in arms he survived the disaster of the Fords, but fell in the Battle of the Pelennor, to the great grief of Westfold.] I am absolutely sure of the answer, but ... You have the final word. --LR Bingo! Your move . . .MattStott All right... Here it is: [[text][distance=50][width=500] What does the name Elrond mean and why was it given to him? ] LR Hmmm... no answer??? I would give it a go, but I want to leave it for someone else--we seem to be the only people using this Quiz -- MattStott :True, but even so, we'd better make it active. Maybe then only other people will show interest... :-O) -- LR Elrond means 'star-dome', I think, but I haven't found the quote . . . am looking for it. . . -- GilMiriel FolderHallOfKnowledge

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