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Bracegirdle
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Oct 21 2015, 1:17pm
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Quiz of Middle-earth places
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So easy this should be a closed book quiz. 
But, whatever . . . 
1. If you wanted a pint of the best beer in Eastfarthing where would you go?
2. If you (a commoner) needed a room for overnight in Minas Tirith where would you stay?
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
4. If you wanted to view “The Heart of the Mountain” where would you go?
5. What was the name of Farmer Maggot’s farm?
6. For the best view of the huge sculptures of Isildur and Anarion where would you be?
7. What name was Bagshot Row given after the Scouring of the Shire?
8. Give three names for the western entrance to Moria.
9. Where in Fangorn did Entmoot take place?
10. Where did Isildur lose his Bane?
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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dormouse
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Oct 21 2015, 2:14pm
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There is a book open beside me.....
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..but it is Burke's Guide to the Royal Families of the World vol. 1!
So...
1. The Golden Perch at Stock
2. Hmm... The Old Guesthouse? (Know there was one, can't remember who stayed in it)
3. One of the holes on Bagshot Row - think it was 2, tho' I wouldn't stake my life on it
4. Erebor
5. Bamfurlong
6. On a boat on the Anduin
7. New Row (aka Sharkey's End)
8. Doors of Durin, West Gate or West Door
9. Derndingle
10. In the river Anduin near the Gladden Fields
Hello Bracegirdle! 
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Otaku-sempai
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Oct 21 2015, 3:18pm
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Answers (about half from memory)
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1. If you wanted a pint of the best beer in Eastfarthing where would you go?
Trick question! No tavern or inn in the Shire served pints.
2. If you (a commoner) needed a room for overnight in Minas Tirith where would you stay?
The Old Guesthouse on Lampwrights' Street.
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
2 Bagshot Row.
4. If you wanted to view “The Heart of the Mountain” where would you go?
Erebor, but after the Battle of Five Armies it was interred within Thorin's tomb.
5. What was the name of Farmer Maggot’s farm?
Bamfurlong.
6. For the best view of the huge sculptures of Isildur and Anarion where would you be?
On the Anduin, north of Nen Hithoel.
7. What name was Bagshot Row given after the Scouring of the Shire?
New Row.
8. Give three names for the western entrance to Moria.
The West-gate; the Elven Door; the Doors of Durin.
9. Where in Fangorn did Entmoot take place?
The Derndingle.
10. Where did Isildur lose his Bane?
In the Anduin at Gladden Fields.
"At the end of the journey, all men think that their youth was Arcadia..." - Phantom F. Harlock
(This post was edited by Otaku-sempai on Oct 21 2015, 3:19pm)
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Oct 21 2015, 4:42pm
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I say, you may remain “unlided”
That’s pretty darn good. I didn’t realize that Burke’s Guide had all this info. in it. 
#2 You are the only one (so far) that stayed in The Old Guesthouse that I am aware of . . .
How was the tea?
#3 #2 Bagshot Row could be correct(?)
#6 The Anduin is a very long river. *picky BG* 
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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Bracegirdle
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Oct 21 2015, 5:13pm
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1. Ok, agreed - trick question. I asked “If you wanted a pint”. I didn’t say you would get it.
But, er, are you sure no pints were served?
3. As with dormouse you could be correct.
4. Correct - Erebor. The Arkenstone was always “The Heart of the Mountain” before and after the death of Thorin as it was entombed with him.
Otherwise – perfecto.
THANKS!
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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Darkstone
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Oct 21 2015, 6:23pm
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1. If you wanted a pint of the best beer in East farthing where would you go?
The Sevensies-Elevensies down on the corner.
2. If you (a commoner) needed a room for overnight in Minas Tirith where would you stay?
It’s fun to stay at the Young Men’s Calenardhon’s Association. (Ladies can stay at its sister organization, the YWCA.)
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
“Four score fortnights and seven feasts ago, our fur-footed fathers brought forth in this farthing a fun forum, fixated on the fancy that all hobbits deserve a festive feeding…”
4. If you wanted to view “The Heart of the Mountain” where would you go?
World of Warcraft, though it's in a discontinued quest now.
5. What was the name of Farmer Maggot’s farm?
Lessee:
Well I came across a child of Eru, he was walking along the road
And I asked him tell where are you going, this he told me:
Well, I'm going down to Maggot’s farm, going to join in a rock and roll band.
Got to get back to the land, set my soul free.
So, Woodstock?
6. For the best view of the huge sculptures of Isildur and Anarion where would you be?
Sitting in my comfy hobbit hole viewing Frodo’s postcard from Amon Hen.
7. What name was Bagshot Row given after the Scouring of the Shire?
New Jersey.
8. Give three names for the western entrance to Moria.
"Moe, Larry, and Curly" though the Elves did give it the names "Moe, Larry, and Shemp", the sillies.
9. Where in Fangorn did Entmoot take place?
A breastaurant called “Mooters”. (And the chauvinist pigwoods dare to wonder why the Entwives left.)
10. Where did Isildur lose his Bane?
Out in the parking lot during the prom.
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"Mister Frodo, hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good frying pan at your side. I’ve been from one side of this garden to the other, I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one all-powerful Providence controlling everything. There's no Music of the Ainur that controls my destiny. It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense."
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dernwyn
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Oct 21 2015, 9:06pm
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I'll give these a book-less try:
1. If you wanted a pint of the best beer in Eastfarthing where would you go?
The Golden Perch. But are they referring to a fish, or a bird's resting place?
2. If you (a commoner) needed a room for overnight in Minas Tirith where would you stay?
Hm, all that's coming to mind is Lamplighters' Street, but that's not it...do commoners have to stay on the first level?
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
Next door to the Gaffer, and since I think there are only 3 smials on that row, that would make his Number 2.
4. If you wanted to view “The Heart of the Mountain” where would you go?
Nowadays? Can't see it - supposedly Thorin (with the Arkenstone on his breast) is entombed (with Orcrist lying atop the tomb).
5. What was the name of Farmer Maggot’s farm?
Bamfurlong, which I didn't know until I read a later version of LotR (it's not in the Second Edition)!
6. For the best view of the huge sculptures of Isildur and Anarion where would you be?
Sailing down the Anduin towards them, from the North. Or hitching a ride on an eagle flying the same way.
7. What name was Bagshot Row given after the Scouring of the Shire?
The repositioned lane became New Row, or "Sharkey's End".
8. Give three names for the western entrance to Moria.
Doors of Durin, West-gate, Elven-gate.
9. Where in Fangorn did Entmoot take place?
Derndingle.
10. Where did Isildur lose his Bane?
In the Anduin as it flows past the Gladden Fields.
So...who's the innkeeper in Minas Tirith?
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Oct 21 2015, 10:17pm
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Thanks Darkstone for your most entertaining and enlightening usualness . . .
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I especially like
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
“Four score fortnights and seven feasts ago, our fur-footed fathers brought forth in this farthing a fun forum, fixated on the fancy that all hobbits deserve a festive feeding…”
This must be the Elvish Mode of alliter-ample
Reminds me of the song sung by the Gil-galad Marching Band as they prepared march on Mordor during The Last Alliance:
”Ware! The Last Alliance – staid, steadfast, and sacrosanct,
Staunch and stout, sturdy sons and sires,
‘Sembling steed and staff, sovereignty enshrouded.
Stern souls all and somber, set for South-sack.
Ware! The Last Alliance – scutcheon and stave to South-siege!
Shiv and scimitar shout servitude’s surrender.
Stalwart soldiers and strong for sooth’s sake.
Sacred spirits shine, scourge of Shadow’s storm.
Ware! The Last Alliance of Elves and Men of Elves and Men . . .
This is also in the Elvish mode of alliter-ample, which is difficult to render in the Common Speech, and this is (as usual) but a rough echo of it. echo of it, eecchhoo. . .
5. Hmm, “Woodstock”? I think that may have some Creedence . . .
8. Still chuckling at those silly Elves with their "Moe, Larry, and Shemp"
10. Geez, I didn’t even know he was preggers. 
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Oct 21 2015, 11:09pm
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WAY to go! O bookless dernwyn me dear
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1. I never thought of that. There are perches and then there are perches, or, er, is more than one (fish) perch a perch or perches. “I’ve got a whole creel full of perches.”
2. Ah, “The Old Lamplighter of Long Long Ago.” *insert music* Now look for the sign that says “Inn in here!”
3. Uh, oh! I could be wrong but I don’t believe we know how many holes there were on Bagshot Row. Help anybody!?
6. Well, as I mentioned to dormouse the Anduin is a loong river. (But you know where it is!) And no Eagle fudging thag you.
As for the innkeeper in Minas Tirith I read somewhere while I was asleep that his name, astounding as it seems, was Butskyman Butterbur – a distant relative of Barliman (they were third cousins thrice removed) and a heavy stockholder in the Butterbur Hostelry Franchise. 
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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dernwyn
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Oct 22 2015, 1:17am
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Well, the number of those holes may be in question...
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...but we all know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall!
Which I saw an ad for, while waiting for the Hobbit EEs to start, some event had been filmed there. Interesting how the ad started off with the Hall and its environs looking like they had been designed by those who did Yellow Submarine.
2. *checks other answers* That's what it is, not Lamplighters', but Lampwrights'!  So I got a Lampwrong...
6. Well, they're getting close to the Falls of Rauros, and Parth Galen, well-known for the infamous bathing scene which was supposedly never filmed. (Or included in the published text.)
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Oct 23 2015, 1:36pm
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Now that the rush is apparently over
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here are my answers to the Quiz of Middle-earth places
1. If you wanted a pint of the best beer in Eastfarthing where would you go?
1. The Golden Perch in Stock.
2. If you (a commoner) needed a room for overnight in Minas Tirith where would you stay?
2. The Old Guesthouse.
3. What was Daddy Twofoot’s address?
3. Either #2 or #4 Bagshot Row, Hobbiton, The Shire. (He lived next door to #3, the Gamgee’s.)
4. If you wanted to view “The Heart of the Mountain” where would you go?
4. The base of Erebor before and after Thorin was entombed. (Arkenstone)
5. What was the name of Farmer Maggot’s farm?
5. Bamfurlong.
6. For the best view of the huge sculptures of Isildur and Anarion where would you be?
6. Best viewing on the Anduin just north of Nen Hithoel. (Argonath)
7. What name was Bagshot Row given after the Scouring of the Shire?
7. New Row. (Jokingly “Sharkey’s End”)
8. Give three names for the western entrance to Moria.
8. Doors of Durin, West-gate, The Elven Door, West-door, The Door, The Gate.
9. Where in Fangorn did Entmoot take place?
9. Derndingle.
10. Where did Isildur lose his Bane?
10. The Gladden Fields. (One Ring)
Thanks all for playing. Hope it was fun!
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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dormouse
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Oct 23 2015, 3:46pm
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They're always fun!
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Na Vedui
Rohan
Oct 24 2015, 12:19am
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1. Golden Perch in Stock
2. Old Guesthouse, Rath Celerdain
3. Bagshot Row - probably no. 2 (or 4 if there was a 4)
4. Erebor
5. Bamfurlong
6. On the Anduin (or possibly above it on an eagle?)
7. New Row
8. Ennyn Durin / Doors of Durin; the Elven Door; Westgate; West-door
9. Derndingle
10. In the Anduin at the Gladden Fields
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Bracegirdle
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Oct 24 2015, 12:42am
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You're always a good sport playing my silly games and quizzes! 
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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Bracegirdle
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Oct 24 2015, 12:56am
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Just in case you haven't yet peeked
#3 Yes, I have assumed it was #2 or #4 as he lived next door to the Gamgees
#6 I hadn't thought of a view from an Eagle. Hmm - 
#7 New Row and sometimes Sharkey's End
#8 You're one up on all of us with Ennyn Durin
EXTRA BIG CREDITS!
The quote from the Westgate inscription:
"Ennyn Durin Aran Moria. Pedo Mellon a Minno. Im Narvi hain echant. Celebrimbor o Eregion teithant i thiw hin."
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took’s son, as if I was selling buttons at the door!”
-Gandalf; -Gandalf the Grey; -The Grey Wanderer; -The Grey Pilgrim; -Gandalf Greyhame; -The Grey Fool
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Ginger
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Oct 28 2015, 10:14pm
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Made me laugh out loud at work.
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dernwyn
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Oct 29 2015, 2:20am
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Wow! So nice to see you, it's been a while!
Are you still at the library? (In which case, laughing out loud would be quite noticed! )
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