Trivia for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fans

By keely aouga

Tolkien Reading Day

On Mar. 25, the world celebrates Tolkien Reading Day in honor of  author J. R. R. Tolkien, who is best known for writing "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

"LOTR" is a novel series that succeeds "The Hobbit," following the creatures as they set out to destroy the antagonist, who rules the Ring of Power. 

We've compiled a list of trivia questions for fans of the cinematic universe that has helped shape modern fantasy.

Q: Who is the main antagonist of "The Lord of the Rings" series?

A: Dark Lord Sauron, played by Sala Baker. In the series, he tries to rule the whole of Middle-earth, using the One Ring.

Q: Who plays the role of Gandalf the wizard in the film adaptation? 

A: Sir Ian McKellen

He's globally recognized for his portrayals of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, as well as Magneto in the X-Men films.

How many copies of "The Lord of the Rings" sold worldwide?

A: The famous series has sold over 150 million books across the globe. While the story is often sold as a single, three-volume set, it can also be purchased in various editions.

Q: What was the name of the three Rings of the Elves, which made up the strength of the Rings of Power?

A: The three elven rings were named Vilya, Narya and Nenya. There were 16 other Great Rings.

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