Oh-oh, it’s Gandalf again!

Here’s the first of three quizzes covering J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. It’s a book that teaches two main life lessons. First, when traveling, always stay with the Elves if at all possible. Second, and even more important, do not answer the door if it’s Gandalf. Avoid his company altogether.

Everyone’s talking Tolkien

The life story of linguist and author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the subject of our new quiz, has recently been adapted for the screen as the movie Tolkien. We haven’t seen the movie yet, but we are happy to assume without evidence that our quiz paints a picture of the man that is paradoxically far more vivid and visceral than any mere celluloid representation could hope to achieve. We begin with Tolkien’s grandfather, who pursued a business beginning with ‘B’.

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Fairy Tale Trivia Quiz

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Here is an extended quiz to test your knowledge of and about fairy tales — those timeless folk tales collected by the likes of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.

Fairy Tale quiz frontispiece: Sleeping Beauty, an illustration by Arthur Rackham

Sleeping Beauty, by Arthur Rackham
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The FamilyGames title Twisted Tails is a hilarious game/amusement that puts a new twist on some favorite old stories — and also makes a great learn-to-read activity for younger kids. Be sure to download the trial version of the game — we think you’ll enjoy it.

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Oh-oh, it’s Gandalf again!

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Everyone’s talking Tolkien

Welcome to the
Fairy Tale Trivia Quiz

Oh-oh, it’s Gandalf again!

Miss the good old days?

Everyone’s talking Tolkien

Welcome to the Fairy Tale Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the
Fairy Tale Trivia Quiz