Q 01/05

Gandalf belongs to which order of wizards?

A) The Valar

B) The Istari

C) The Noldor

D) The Dunedain

Answer · why

B) The Istari

The Istari: the Valar sent these wizards across the Great Sea to help the free peoples of Middle-earth stand against Sauron.

Q 02/05

Which Elven Ring of Power does Gandalf bear?

A) Angainor

B) Vilya

C) Nenya

D) Narya

Answer · why

D) Narya

Narya: it could stir courage in others and stave off weariness, and Gandalf wore it to aid him in contesting Sauron's will.

Q 03/05

Which element is Gandalf most associated with?

A) Water

B) Air

C) Earth

D) Fire

Answer · why

D) Fire

Fire: on the bridge in Moria, Gandalf declares himself 'a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor'.

Q 04/05

What was Gandalf's name in Valinor before he came to Middle-earth?

A) Curumo

B) Aiwendil

C) Eonwe

D) Olorin

Answer · why

D) Olorin

Olorin: though counted the wisest of the Maiar, he begged not to be sent to Middle-earth, saying he was too weak and feared Sauron.

Q 05/05

Which Vala proposed sending Gandalf to Middle-earth?

A) Manwe

B) Aule

C) Ulmo

D) Orome

Answer · why

A) Manwe

Manwe: the King of the Valar watches Middle-earth through his eagles, and it's eagles that rescue Gandalf more than once.