Middle-earth Quiz Book

1. Who was Tom’s lady? Answer

Goldberry, the daughter of the River.

2. When Frodo asked her, who did she say Tom was? Answer

Master of wood, water, and hill.

3. What brought Tom down to the Withywindle where Frodo found him? Answer

He was looking for water-lilies for Goldberry.

4. Why was it raining the first morning the hobbits spent at Tom Bombadil’s? Answer

It was Goldberry's washing day; she called the rain.

5. Tom walked through the rain waving his arms about. Why? Answer

To ward off the rain so he wouldn't get wet.

6. Who did Tom say he was? Answer

The Eldest.

7. How long had Tom been on Middle-earth? Answer

Before the river and the trees; before the Elves passed Westward.

8. Tom knew a lot about the Shire. Who did he owe his recent knowledge to? Answer

Farmer Maggot.

9. What happened when Tom put the Ring on his finger? Answer

Nothing! Tom didn't disappear.

10. Elves, Dwarves, and Northern Men each had their own names for Tom Bombadil. What were these names? Answer

By Elves he was called larwain Ben-adar; by Dwarves, Forn; and Orald by Northern Men.