Middle-earth Quiz Book

1. What is a mathom? Answer

Anything a hobbit had no use for but wouldn't throw away.

2. Hobbits preferred windows and doors of what shape? Answer

Round.

3. The Took family was accorded a special respect. Why? Answer

It was a numerous and exceedingly wealthy family.

4. How often was the Mayor of Michel Delving elected? Answer

Every seven years.

5. What other offices were assigned to the mayoralty? Answer

Postmaster, and First Shirriff.

6. At what age do hobbits "come of age"? Answer

Thirty-three.

7. One family of hobbits was extremely offensive and greedy. Which family? Answer

The Sacksville-Baggins family.

8. Who was the only one among the Wise that studied hobbit-lore? Answer

Gandalf the Grey.

9. Which of the three branches of hobbits did the two founders of the Shire come from? Answer

The Fallohide branch.

10. What was Man’s name for hobbits? Answer

Halflings.

11. In what way were the Bucklanders different from the other hobbits of the Shire? Answer

They were fond of boats and some could swim.