Middle-earth Quiz Book

1. Who were the Valar? Answer

Those of the Ainur (Holy Ones) who came to Middle-earth as Guardians.

2. Name the two greatest Valar. Answer

Manwë and his wife Elbereth (Varda).

3. One of the Maiar (lesser Valar) married an Elven king. Who was she and who was he? Answer

The Lady Melian; King Thingol Greycloak of the Sindar.

4. Which of the Valar was the first victim of Evil? Answer

Melkor, later called Morgoth.

5. The evil Vala committed an act that brought the wrath of the Noldorin Elves upon him. What did he do? Answer

He stole the Silmarils created by Fëanor.

6. The Valar sent messengers to Middle-earth to work against Evil, but without their awesome powers. What people were the messengers? Answer

Istari, or Wizards.

7. Where did most of the Valar dwell? Answer

Valinor, over-the-Sea.

8. Only one Vala came frequently to Middle-earth. Who? Answer

Oromë, the huntsman.

9. The policy of the Valar was to act directly as little as possible but to assist the Free People in their struggle against Evil in what way? Answer

By strengthening their goodness and courage.

10. The two greatest Valar dwelt where? Answer

Atop the highest mountain in the world, Oiolossë.