Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You?

By: Khadija Leon

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth has sucked in so many people over the years. With elegant elves such as Legolas, loyal hobbits like Sam, and capable wizards such as Gandalf, people can't seem to get enough of the fantasy world of 'Lord of the Rings', even though the movies came out years ago. Which character would you be? Take this quiz to find out!

Which part of Middle Earth would you want to come from?

The Shire

Rohan
Gondor

Arnor

What would you do if you got the ring?

Take it for myself

Try to destroy it
I would give it to someone else

I would take over the world with it

Who is the most formidable villain?

Gollum

Shelob
Sauron

Saruman

What kind of weapon would you want to wield?

Bow

Knife
Sword

Staff

What would your friends call you?

Caring

Optimistic
Fun

Grumpy

What kind of character would you want to be?

Hobbit

Elf
Man

Wizard

Which character would accompany you on your journey?

Sam

Frodo
Legolas

Aragorn

Which of these abilities would you want to have in Middle Earth?

Invisibility

Fast healing
Immortality

Visions of the future

How would you describe yourself in one word?

Brave

Loyal
Strong

Wise

Which leader would you want to be?

Lord Elrond

Galadriel
Eomer

Aragorn

What is the scariest creature in Middle Earth?

Orcs

Trolls
Nazgul

Balrogs

How would you get around in Middle Earth?

Donkey

Ent
Horse

Eagle

Which of these methods would you use to open the Doors to the Mines of Moria?

With a password

With a key
With brute force

With magic

One of your friends was lost in battle, you...

Are in disbelief

Cry uncontrollably
Avenge him

Bury him and complete the mission for him

You encounter an small army of orcs on the way to Mount Doom, what do you do?

Run!

Fight them to the best of your abilities
Protect the halflings!

Start fighting while the rest of your team escapes

Which race could be your best friend?

Men

Wizards
Elves

Dwarfs

In your group of friends, what are you?

The nerd

The loyal one
The leader

The smart one

What’s the best thing about you?

My mind

My personality
My body

My fighting skills

Which of these quotes speaks to you the most?

“I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart.”

“I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you!”
“If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword...”

“It is in Men that we must place our hope.”

Which one of J.R.R. Tolkien' books was your favorite?

The Two Towers

The Fellowship of the Ring
The Return of the King

The Hobbit

How often do you do the right thing?

Rarely

All the time
Often

Sometimes

Which of these sins are you most likely to fall prey to?

Greed

Wrath
Sloth

Pride

Which of these situations is the worst?

Being cold

Being hungry
Being tired

Being ignored

Which of these misconceptions do people have about you?

That I’m a coward

That I’m not tough
That I have no heart

That I think I know too much

What’s your current relationship status?

Single

Married
In a relationship

Widowed

What do you look for in a partner?

Emotional support

Trust
Understanding

Sense of humor

What’s the best time to go on a date?

Second breakfast

Elevenses
Afternoon tea

Dinner

Who do you spend the most time with?

My best friend

My significant other
My closest friends

My coworkers

What clique were you in in high school?

Class clown

Over-achiever
Jock

Indie kid

What was your favorite class?

History

Home economics
Gym

Chemistry

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