Quiz Introduction
The Journey Ends. The King Ascends. How Much Do You Remember?
In 2003, The Return of the King swept the Academy Awards, winning a historic 11 Oscars and concluding the greatest fantasy saga of all time. This wasn’t just a movie; it was the emotional climax of Frodo’s journey to the Cracks of Doom and the desperate defense of Minas Tirith.
Are you an expert on the Battle of the Pelennor Fields? Do you know who truly killed the Witch-king of Angmar, or what the final words spoken in the Grey Havens were? This Return of the King movie quiz is the ultimate trial for any LOTR buff. Prepare to face the fires of Mount Doom and prove you are worthy of the White Tree of Gondor. For Frodo!
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Question of
Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
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Richard Taylor
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Philippa Boyens
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Andrew Lesnie
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Peter Jackson
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At the beginning of the film, we witness the backstory of Sméagol and Déagol. Which river setting does this flashback take place around?
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The Gladden Fields
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The Anduin River near Rauros Falls
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The river by Rivendell, Bruinen
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The River Isen near Isengard
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In Minas Tirith, Gandalf and Pippin encounter Denethor, Steward of Gondor. What personal tragedy clouds Denethor’s judgment and deepens his despair?
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The loss of his father, Ecthelion II
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The fear of Mordor’s approach without aid
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Grief over the death of Boromir, his favored son
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Anger that Gandalf challenges his authority
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During the extended edition, the Witch-king of Angmar confronts Gandalf. Which notable occurrence is unique to the extended version of the film (and not in the theatrical cut)?
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The Witch-king delivers a lengthy monologue about Sauron’s power
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The Witch-king shatters Gandalf’s staff
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Gandalf defeats the Witch-king single-handedly
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Pippin uses the Palantír to distract the Witch-king
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Aragorn travels the Paths of the Dead to recruit the Army of the Dead. Which pivotal token does he bear, signaling his right to command them?
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The Sceptre of Annúminas
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The Evenstar pendant given by Arwen
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An ancestral Gondorian crown
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The reforged sword Andúril (Flame of the West)
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Éowyn disguises herself as a man to join the Rohirrim in battle. Under which alias does she ride into the War of the Ring?
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Éofred
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Dernhelm
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Eólad
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Guthwine
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Question of
In Peter Jackson’s cameo appearance in Return of the King, which role does he briefly fulfill?
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A Gondorian civilian fleeing Minas Tirith
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A Corsair of Umbar on the Black Ships
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A Rohirrim rider during the charge
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A Haradrim scout near Osgiliath
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Which newly enthroned king leads the epic cavalry charge that breaks the orc lines in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
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Aragorn, after returning from the Paths of the Dead
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Faramir, newly appointed Steward of Gondor
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Éomer, who becomes King of Rohan after Théoden’s fall
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Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth
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As the battle at Minas Tirith rages, who ultimately deals the death blow to the Witch-king of Angmar?
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Merry alone, with the Barrow-blade
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Éowyn, with Merry’s help
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Aragorn, wielding Andúril
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Gandalf, casting a powerful spell
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Gollum manipulates Sam and Frodo near the end, culminating in Sam’s temporary dismissal. Where does this betrayal take place?
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On the border of Gondor near the Black Gate
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In Minas Morgul as they watch the Witch-king’s army
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On the winding stairs of Cirith Ungol
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Outside Shelob’s lair but before they climb the stairs
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Which monstrous creature does Frodo confront in the tunnels of Cirith Ungol, leading to a deadly sting and near-fatal capture?
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A Nazgûl disguised in spider-form
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Shelob, a giant spider
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Ungoliant resurrected
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A brood of Mirkwood spiders
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After Aragorn is crowned King of Gondor, what gesture does he make when he first encounters the four hobbits at his coronation?
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He knights them on the spot
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He publicly criticizes their tardiness
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He bows to them, saying “You bow to no one.”
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He grants them lordships in Gondor
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Which scene, present in the extended edition, shows a horrifying representative of Sauron taunting Aragorn’s forces at the Black Gate?
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The Nine Nazgûl unmasked
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The reanimated corpse of Boromir
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A possessed Troll Captain
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The Mouth of Sauron scene
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When the One Ring is finally destroyed at Mount Doom, which event signals the downfall of Sauron’s power?
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The Eagles arrive to rescue Frodo and Sam
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A great earthquake that swallows the orc armies
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Barad-dûr collapses and the Eye of Sauron implodes
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The Black Gate vanishes instantly into mist
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Question of
At the very end of The Return of the King, Frodo sails west from the Grey Havens. Which travelers accompany him to the Undying Lands?
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Sam, Merry, and Pippin all join Frodo on the ship
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Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Elves (Galadriel and Elrond)
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Boromir’s spirit is summoned to the ship
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Only Bilbo, leaving Gandalf behind
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