Which Middle Earth Race Are You?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Middle Earth Race Are You?
Image: New Line Cinema / WingNut Films

About This Quiz

The world of Middle Earth as created by J.R.R. Tolkien was unlike anything anyone had ever read before but like many things we've read since. And why? Because it influenced so many other works of fantasy. From the vast universe in Blizzard's World of Warcraft to movies like Netflix's original "Bright," to the fantasy epic games of "Dungeons and Dragons," the influence of Tolkien is all over modern fantasy. 

The books were long thought to be virtually unfilmable until Peter Jackson brought them to life in one of the most stunning film trilogies ever made. And then "The Hobbit" followed them a few years later, fully giving life to Tolkien's tale of the Baggins family and their involvement with the One Ring.  There can be no doubt that this is the height of fantasy literature, one of the greatest stories of all time given its cultural impact. 

Since there's no doubt you've enjoyed the movies and likely enjoyed the books as well, you probably know these races inside and out. But which of the noble races of Middle Earth that Tolkien brought to life is most like who you are? One way to find out! Take a trip to the Shire in this quiz and find out!

Frodo and the Ring
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Do you feel like you need to be the center of attention in a group?
Not in the slightest
I do like to have my moments.
Always!
I don't need it, no.
Boromir
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a hero?
Not really
You know I do!
I try to do what's right if that's what you mean.
That's not for me to decide.
Bilbo and Gandalf
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
How's your sense of humor?
Pretty good!
Most people don't get me.
I think it's normal.
I don't get a lot of jokes.

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Gandalf
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Is there anything you fear?
Pretty much everything
Not a thing!
The usual stuff, I guess.
I don't really worry about that kind of thing.
Cave Troll
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How do you think you'd handle a troll?
Lure it into the sunlight
Smash it repeatedly
Outwit and destroy
Fairly easily
Arwen
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Which "Lord of the Rings" character do you think you'd get along with best?
Sam
Bilbo
Arwen
Gimli

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Elrond
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Do you handle leadership roles really well or not?
Noooooo!
I suppose so.
You bet!
I can if I must!
Gandalf and Bilbo 2
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Would you ever lie to get what you want?
Nope
Of course
If there was no other way
Dishonesty is never a good idea.
Merry and Pippin sword training
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Do new skills come easily to you, or do you need to really work at them?
I guess it depends on the skill.
It takes some time.
I'm pretty good at most things.
It's all very easy.

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Merry and Pippin
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Overall, how much time do you spend thinking about food?
It's all I think about.
I get preoccupied now and then.
A usual amount?
Not much
Bow and Arrow LOTR
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
How's your aim?
I'm not the worst.
Not the best
Average
Incredible
Frodo and Sam
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If you could spend all day barefoot and relaxing, would you?
Heck yeah!
Barefoot? No thanks!
There's always something to do.
That seems silly.

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One Ring
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
How into possessions like gold and jewels are you?
I don't really have stuff like that, so I dunno.
I love that stuff!
It's pretty, but usually useless.
I have no need for that.
Legolas
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
What's the greatest distance you've ever walked at one time?
I've walked miles and miles and miles.
I try to only go short distances.
Nothing too crazy
A couple of miles, I guess.
Merry, Pippin, and Boromir
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Would you consider yourself more of a lover or a fighter?
I don't think I'm either.
I fight!
Maybe both
A lover

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Gimli
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Do you spend a lot of time making your hair look good?
Not at all
My hair is fine.
Some days
I devote way too much time to my hair.
Gimli
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
How often do you have trouble reaching things on the top shelf?
Constantly
Mind your business
Not often
Never
Council of Elrond
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Do you ever get the feeling you're the smartest person in the room?
Never ever
Well, I feel some people clearly aren't.
Once in a while
Pretty much, yeah

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Aragorn
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
When there's a job to be done, do you try to delegate or just do it yourself?
If I can do it, I will try.
I doubt anyone could do it as well as me.
I'll try to delegate and do it myself if I need to.
It's best to have a consensus.
Bilbo and Frodo
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Do you listen to your elders?
All the time
I'll listen to my instincts.
Some of them
If they're wise.
The Fellowship
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In a fantasy story, what's the best power for a hero to wield?
A reliable group of friends
An ax
Bravery and intelligence
Magic

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Pippin
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Would you ever turn away from a challenge if it seemed impossible?
Not if it had to get done
Well, yeah
It depends on what the stakes were.
No
Frodo
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
For the most part, do people often overlook you?
More than I'd like
Foolish people do.
Only if I want them to
Never
Hobbit Friends
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Would you ever abandon a friend in their time of need?
Never!
How good a friend?
I'd try not to.
Sometimes you have to take care of yourself.

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Aragorn ring
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Do you wear any rings?
One
Only sometimes
I have a couple.
Nope
Legolas and Aragorn
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Any chance you can speak any other languages?
Not a one
I know the important words.
I know a few.
I can speak one other language.
Gandalf
New Line Cinema / WingNut Films
Would you rather work with friends or strangers?
Friends for sure
Family!
Alone
Either way is fine by me.

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Rivendell
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Do you like to travel?
It can be fun sometimes.
I'd rather not.
When it's relaxing, sure
I don't mind it.
Boromir
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How strong are you?
Compared to what?
As strong as an ox!
Average, I'd say.
I can get the job done.
Arwen vs Nazgul
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Are you afraid of what might be in the dark?
Yes
Who has time for fear?
Sometimes
Not at all

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