Which Lord of the Rings Character Am I?

Take this quiz to find out!

Ever wished you could be a character from Lord of the Rings and live in the Shire, Rivendell, or other fantasy locale from the classic trilogy? You're not alone!

Our short quiz will tell you which iconic Lord of the Rings character you'd be—whether you're a hobbit, like Frodo or Sam, a warrior king like Aragorn, or a wise elf, like Arwen. Or maybe you're all about that #goblincore life like Gollum!

Only one ring—erm, only oneway to find out: hit “Start Quiz” to begin!

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Questions Overview

1. Pick a Lord of the Rings quote:
  1. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
  2. "Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised."
  3. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
  4. "Not all who wander are lost."
2. Which element do you feel best represents your personality?
  1. Water
  2. Earth
  3. Fire
  4. Air
3. Which friend are you in your friend group?
  1. I'm the parent who takes charge of every situation.
  2. I'm the one everyone else turns to for guidance and support.
  3. I’m the wild one who brings the party wherever they go.
  4. I'm the sweet little baby of the group.
4. Which of these niche LOTR characters is your favorite?
  1. Tom Bombadil (real ones know)
  2. Durin's Bane (the Balrog)
  3. The Mouth of Sauron
  4. Elrond
5. Which of these LOTR movie scenes is most iconic?
  1. Denethor eating tomatoes.
  2. When Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli get to Isengard only to find Merry and Pippin chilling and smoking and eating. ("The salted pork is particularly good.)
  3. When Legolas takes down an entire Oliphaunt and Gimli gripes, "That still only counts as one!"
  4. "Po-ta-toes?? Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew??"
6. You and your friends are surprised by some ferocious orcs! What's your secret weapon?
  1. My cunning and intellect
  2. My brawn and fighting knowledge
  3. Magic
  4. Teamwork
7. What's your pastime?
  1. Exploring
  2. Pranking
  3. Engaging people in friendly competition
  4. Dwelling on stuff
8. What do you fear most?
  1. Losing people I love
  2. Failure
  3. Living with regret
  4. Myself
9. Which of these mythical creatures do you feel you relate to most?
  1. The fearsome and resilient hydra.
  2. The cunning and mysterious sphinx.
  3. The courageous and passionate dragon.
  4. The magical and gentle unicorn.
10. Which book from the trilogy is the best?
  1. The Fellowship of the Ring
  2. The Two Towers
  3. The Return of the King
  4. Trick question! The right answer is The Hobbit.
11. What is your weakness?
  1. I have a tendency to reject help. I can do it all on my own!
  2. I have an addictive personality….
  3. I can be impulsive.
  4. I sometimes put others' needs before my own.
12. Where in the Lord of the Rings universe would you most like to live?
  1. Rivendell
  2. The Shire
  3. Gondor
  4. The Grey Havens

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Fun Facts About Lord of the Rings

Did you know…

…Christoper Lee, who played Saruman, was OBSESSED with LOTR before landing the role?
Christopher Lee was the ultimate LOTR fanboy. He would have aced our LOTR trivia quiz with flying colors. He was so in love with the series, he reportedly read the books every year for forty years before being cast in Peter Jackson's adaptation. And on the night he died in 2015, he spent his last hours watching The Lord of the Rings with hospital staff. We miss him so much.

…the Beatles once tried to make a Lord of the Rings movie?
They hoped to get Stanley Kubrick to direct it, but they couldn't get the rights from Tolkien, who was hesitant to see pop stars adapt his books. But can you imagine?? Paul McCartney was going to be Frodo, John Lennon was going to be Gollum (!!!!), George Harrison was going to be Gandalf (ofc), and Ringo Starr was going to be Sam. We're obsessed with this and would give anything to see this adaptation realized.

…Gandalf, Sauron, and the Balrog are all part of the same race?
Can you even imagine three characters less likely to be related? In fact, all three descend from the Maiar, a race of angel-like beings who can transform into different shapes. The Maiar were originally created to serve the Valar, godlike beings, but when the Valar broke up into good and evil factions, so did the Maiar. Gandalf ended up on the side of good, while the Balrog and Sauron ended up baddies.

…J. R. R. Tolkien didn't choose the title The Return of the King?
He apparently wanted the final book in the trilogy to be called The War of the Ring and felt The Return of the King revealed too much about the plot, but his publisher felt differently, and ultimately prevailed.

…in early drafts of the books, Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck was called "Marmaduke"?
And Frodo was called "Bingo," and Strider was called "Trotter," and Gandalf was called "Thorin." Can you imagine?

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