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Return of the King quiz: Test your LOTR knowledge

Quick, free Return of the King trivia challenge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Olia KasikauskieneUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
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This Return of the King quiz helps you check what you remember from the film, from Aragorn's choices to the siege of Minas Tirith. Answer quick questions, spot gaps, and see instant results. For more Middle-earth challenges, try our LOTR quiz, explore Lord of the Rings trivia, or find out which LOTR character are you.

Who is crowned King of Gondor at the end of The Return of the King?
Boromir
Denethor
Faramir
Aragorn
At the conclusion of The Return of the King, Aragorn is crowned King Elessar of Gondor. He restores the line of Isildur and ushers in a new age of peace. Boromir had fallen earlier in the Fellowship, Faramir served as Steward, and Denethor perished before Aragorn's ascension.
Who leads the Riders of Rohan into the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
Gandalf
King Théoden
Éowyn
Éomer
King Théoden rallies the Rohirrim and charges into battle on horseback at the Pelennor Fields. Although Éomer fights valiantly, it is Théoden's leadership that turns the tide. Gandalf supports from the city walls, and Éowyn disguises herself to ride in battle.
What city do Frodo and Sam journey to in order to destroy the One Ring?
Helm's Deep
Mount Doom
Barad-dûr
Minas Tirith
Frodo and Sam trek into Mordor to reach Mount Doom, the only place where the One Ring can be unmade. Minas Tirith and Helm's Deep are locations of great battles, while Barad-dûr is Sauron's fortress. Their perilous journey culminates at the Crack of Doom.
Which creature captures Frodo at Cirith Ungol?
Shelob
Fell Beast
Nazgûl
Gollum
Shelob, the giant spider, ambushes Frodo at the entrance to Mordor in Cirith Ungol. Gollum leads Frodo there but flees before the attack, and Nazgûl do not guard that pass. Fell Beasts carry the Ringwraiths but do not capture Frodo.
What is the name of Aragorn's sword after it is reforged?
Glamdring
Sting
Andúril
Orcrist
The shards of Narsil are reforged into Andúril, Flame of the West, for Aragorn. Sting is Bilbo's old blade, Glamdring belongs to Gandalf, and Orcrist is Thorin's sword from The Hobbit. Andúril symbolizes Aragorn's heritage.
Who carries the One Ring at the very end, just before its destruction?
Frodo
Bilbo
Gollum
Sam
After Frodo succumbs to the Ring, Gollum bites off his finger and claims the One Ring, only to fall into the Crack of Doom. Sam never touches the Ring, and Bilbo is long gone by that point. Gollum's final act destroys the Ring.
Which city is the capital of Gondor that is besieged in the film?
Minas Morgul
Edoras
Minas Tirith
Osgiliath
Minas Tirith, the White City, endures a massive siege by Sauron's forces. Osgiliath is near the river and falls earlier, Minas Morgul is the Witch-king's stronghold, and Edoras is in Rohan. The defense of Minas Tirith forms the film's centerpiece.
What role does Faramir hold in Gondor during the siege of Minas Tirith?
Master of Ships
Captain of Gondor
Prince of Ithilien
Steward of Gondor
Faramir leads the defense as Captain of Gondor and commander of the archers. Denethor is the Steward, and though Faramir is Prince of Ithilien by birth, his official title during the siege is Captain. Master of Ships is a different office.
Which hobbit returns to the Shire first after the War of the Ring?
Samwise Gamgee
Meriadoc Brandybuck
Peregrin Took
Frodo Baggins
Samwise Gamgee returns first to the Shire, arriving with Frodo late at night but venturing out to wake Sam. Merry and Pippin remain in Gondor for a while, and Frodo leads the group back. Sam's quick return helps bring news home.
What is the name of Gandalf's white horse during the Battle of Pelennor Fields?
Shadowfax
Arod
Bill the Pony
Roheryn
Shadowfax is the lord of horses and carries Gandalf the White into battle. Bill is Sam's pony and never fights, Roheryn is Théoden's steed, and Arod is used by Aragorn and Legolas at different times. Shadowfax is unmatched in speed and loyalty.
Which fortress do the Nazgûl fly over to attack Minas Tirith?
Minas Morgul
Dol Guldur
Cirith Ungol
Barad-dûr
The Nazgûl depart from Minas Morgul on their Fell Beasts to besiege Minas Tirith. Barad-dûr is Sauron's fortress in Mordor but not where the Ringwraiths are housed. Dol Guldur is in Mirkwood, and Cirith Ungol is a pass.
What gift does Aragorn give to Gimli after the battle?
The Palantír
A lock of Galadriel's hair
The shards of Narsil
A dwarven axe
Aragorn awards Gimli with a lock of Galadriel's hair for his bravery. This reflects Galadriel's favor toward the Fellowship. Gimli already wields an axe, and Narsil is reforged into Andúril for Aragorn. The Palantír remains with Aragorn.
Who kills the Witch-king of Angmar during the Battle of Pelennor Fields?
Aragorn
Gandalf
Legolas
Éowyn and Merry
Éowyn slices the Witch-king's helmet while Merry stabs him in the back, fulfilling the prophecy that no man would kill him. Aragorn arrives later, and Gandalf and Legolas do not deliver the fatal blow. The duo's bravery saves the city.
Which character rescues Merry and Pippin from Orcs in the forest?
Boromir
Gandalf
Legolas
Treebeard
The Ent Treebeard discovers Merry and Pippin in Fangorn Forest and rescues them from pursuing Orcs. Gandalf reappears later, but not for their rescue. Legolas and Boromir are not present in the forest.
What is the final fate of Denethor, the Steward of Gondor?
He dies in Minas Morgul
He flees to Rohan
He is killed by Orcs
He commits self-immolation
Denethor, overwhelmed by despair, sets himself alight on a pyre and perishes in his own funeral pyre. He is neither killed by Orcs nor flees; his death occurs on the city walls. Minas Morgul is separate from Minas Tirith.
What is the name of the army of ghosts that Aragorn summons?
Army of the Dead
Corsairs of Umbar
Dead of Dunharrow
Black Númenóreans
Aragorn sails down the Anduin to the Paths of the Dead and summons the Army of the Dead, cursed spirits who owe allegiance to the heir of Isildur. They defeat the Corsairs of Umbar and then are released. The Dead of Dunharrow is another name, but the title used is Army of the Dead.
Which gate does Aragorn threaten to open as a diversion on the Black Gate of Mordor?
Udûn Gate
Morannon
Door of Durin
Ithilien Gate
The Black Gate of Mordor is also called Morannon. Aragorn approaches it to draw Sauron's eye from Frodo's mission. Ithilien is a region, Udûn Gate is elsewhere in Mordor, and the Door of Durin is in Khazad-dûm.
What item does Pippin give to Denethor, earning him a grim duty?
An Elven brooch
A palantír
A lembas cake
Boromir's horn
Pippin looks into Denethor's palantír and is forced to serve as the Steward's servant. The brooch, lembas, and horn are not involved in Denethor's story. His obsession with the seeing-stone drives him to despair.
How does Faramir first meet Frodo and Sam in Ithilien?
They are found at Henneth Annûn
They walk into Osgiliath
He captures them at Amon Hen
He rescues them from Orcs
Faramir and his rangers encounter Frodo and Sam near the lookout tower Henneth Annûn in Ithilien. He brings them back to Osgiliath, but their first meeting is in the watch-chamber. Amon Hen is where Boromir met them; no rescue occurs from Orcs here.
What is the nickname given to Éowyn by her brother Éomer?
Lady of the Mark
Golden-haired Warrior
Dernhelm
Shieldmaiden of Rohan
Éomer affectionately calls Éowyn the Golden-haired Warrior in the film, highlighting her valor and beauty. Dernhelm is Éowyn's alias in battle, and the other titles are descriptive but not used as nicknames by Éomer.
Which character lights the beacons of Minas Tirith to call for aid?
Merry
Pippin
Samwise
Gandalf
Pippin, as a member of the Guard of the Citadel, lights the beacons on Minas Tirith's great tower to call for Rohan's aid. Merry and Sam are not on the walls, and Gandalf advises but does not perform the task.
What plea does Frodo make of Sam in the Shelob's lair?
To leave him and go on
To seek help from Faramir
To return to the Shire
To destroy the Ring
After being stung by Shelob, Frodo feels death and urges Sam to leave him and continue the mission alone. He does not ask to destroy the Ring himself, seek Faramir, or return to the Shire at that moment. Sam's loyalty drives him to carry Frodo instead.
What position does Gríma Wormtongue hold before returning to his master?
Master of the Horse
Advisor to King Théoden
Captain of the Citadel
Bailiff of Minas Tirith
Gríma Wormtongue serves as the corrupt advisor to King Théoden before Gandalf frees the King from his influence. He never holds office in Gondor or commands troops. Once exposed, he flees back to Saruman.
How does Merry assist Éowyn in killing the Witch-king?
He cuts off his helm
He distracts him with arrows
He stabs him in the back
He throws a spear at him
While Éowyn strikes the Witch-king's face, Merry stabs his vulnerable back with a barrow-blade, completing the prophecy. Arrows and spears are not involved in the killing blow, and the helm remains intact during the fight.
Who heals Éowyn and Faramir after the Battle of Pelennor Fields?
Gandalf at Edoras
Galadriel at Lothlórien
Elrond at Minas Tirith
Aragorn at Orthanc
Elrond arrives by ship and heals both Éowyn and Faramir in the Houses of Healing at Minas Tirith. Aragorn grants them hope through the herb Athelas but does not fully heal them himself. Gandalf and Galadriel are not present.
Which character wears a crown of leaves to signify victory at the end?
Samwise
Éowyn
Merry
Faramir
After the victory, Pippin and Merry are honored at the coronation feast with crowns of white flowers, symbolizing their bravery. Éowyn and Faramir do not receive such crowns in the ceremony, and Sam is recognized with a scroll later.
What are the ancestral stones flanking the Argonath called?
The Gates of Argonath
The Pillars of the Kings
The Guardians of Ithilien
The Watchers of Numenor
The Argonath, also known as the Pillars of the Kings, are enormous statues of Isildur and Anárion. They once marked the northern boundary of Gondor's realm. The other titles are not historically used.
Which company remastered and expanded the Extended Edition of Return of the King?
Warner Bros.
New Line Cinema
Miramax
Deutsche Grammophon
New Line Cinema produced and released the Extended Edition DVD set of The Return of the King, adding unused footage and additional scenes. Warner Bros. distributes in certain territories, but it was New Line's production. Miramax was involved earlier in other projects.
What poem does Bilbo recite at the Grey Havens farewell?
Where Now the Horse and the Rider
The Road Goes Ever On
Home is Behind
The Sea-Bell
Bilbo recites "The Road Goes Ever On" at the Grey Havens. "Home is Behind" and "Where Now the Horse and the Rider" are other poems by Tolkien but not spoken here. "The Sea-Bell" is unrelated.
Which herb does Aragorn use to heal Faramir, Éowyn, and Merry?
Lembas
Athelas
Miruvor
Mallorn leaf
Aragorn uses Athelas, also called kingsfoil, to bring relief to their wounds and speed the healing powers of Elrond. Miruvor is an Elven cordial, lembas is travel bread, and mallorn is the golden leaf of Lothlórien.
What song do the Rohirrim ride to war singing?
The Lament for Théoden
The Ride of the Rohirrim
Legends of the Fall
O'er the Misty Mountains Cold
The Rohirrim sing "The Ride of the Rohirrim" as they charge at dawn. "The Lament for Théoden" is sung after his death, and the other titles are unrelated or from other sections of Tolkien's work.
What title does Sam receive upon returning to the Shire?
Mayor of Michel Delving
Master Gardener
Warden of the Water
High Constable of Westfarthing
Sam Gamgee is elected Mayor of Michel Delving multiple times after the War of the Ring. He also serves as Master Gardener of Bag End but the official civic title is Mayor. The other offices are not mentioned.
Which actor performed the voice of Treebeard in the film?
Christopher Lee
Ian Holm
John Rhys-Davies
Andy Serkis
John Rhys-Davies provided the voice for Treebeard in The Return of the King, while Andy Serkis voiced Gollum, Ian Holm was Bilbo, and Christopher Lee portrayed Saruman. Rhys-Davies also played Gimli on set.
What is the name of the archway where Frodo first beholds Minas Morgul?
Udûn Arch
Cirith Ungol
The Morgul Gate
The West-gate of Mordor
The Morgul Gate is the eastern entrance to Mordor at Minas Morgul where Frodo gazes upon the Wicked City. Cirith Ungol is a mountain pass, and the other terms are not canonical.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of the King?
John Williams
Howard Shore
James Horner
Danny Elfman
Howard Shore composed the award-winning score for all three Lord of the Rings films, including The Return of the King. John Williams scored Star Wars, James Horner scored Titanic, and Danny Elfman worked on many Tim Burton films.
What is the Elvish name for Minas Tirith?
Vinyamar
Minas Ithil
Minas Anor
Gondost
Minas Anor means "Tower of the Sun" in Sindarin, referring to Minas Tirith in its earlier days. Minas Ithil is the Tower of the Moon (Minas Morgul), Gondost is not used, and Vinyamar is an ancient Elvish city.
Which villain's image appears in the Mirror of Galadriel to Frodo?
Saruman's Face
Shelob's Lair
Sauron's Eye
Gollum's Skull
Galadriel's mirror reveals Sauron's Eye gazing out of the Palantír, symbolizing his reach and Frodo's destiny. Saruman's face and Gollum's skull do not appear, nor is Shelob's lair shown.
What is the significance of the title 'Elessar' that Aragorn assumes?
It reflects his role as Ranger
It denotes the Heir of Isildur
It is his childhood name
It is the Sindarin name meaning Elfstone
Elessar means 'Elfstone' in Sindarin and was given as a gift from Galadriel. Although it also marks him as Isildur's heir, the literal meaning is Elfstone. It is not his Ranger name or childhood name.
In Tolkien's appendices, what lineage is celebrated during Aragorn's coronation feast?
The Bloodline of Elendil
The Dúnedain of Arnor
The Houses of Húrin
The Kin of Númenor
The appendices extol the lineage of Elendil and his descendants as rulers of Gondor and Arnor. While Númenórean heritage is noted, the specific focus is Elendil's direct line. Houses of Húrin and general Dúnedain are related but not the centerpiece.
Which minor character recovers Merry's forgotten blade after the Pelennor Fields?
Hirgon
Beregond's son
Beregond
Faramir
Beregond, a guard of the Citadel, finds Merry's enchanted barrow-blade after the battle and returns it to him. Faramir does not handle the sword, and Beregond's son and Hirgon are not recorded performing this act.
What phrase does Gandalf use to dismiss Pippin after Denethor's madness is revealed?
'Begone from this place.'
'Tell Denethor: I am Gandalf the White.'
'Good night! Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow.'
'You shall be the first to go.'
Gandalf reassures Pippin by stating, 'Tell Denethor: I am Gandalf the White,' signaling his regained authority. The other quotes are either Shakespearean or fabricated. This line breaks Denethor's grip on Pippin.
Which specific song motif recurs when the Fellowship reunites at the end?
Rohan Theme
Shire Theme
Mordor Theme
The Fellowship Theme
Howard Shore reprises the Fellowship Theme at the film's end to unify the companions' journeys. The Shire Theme reappears earlier, and Rohan and Mordor themes underscore other sections. The Fellowship Theme provides emotional closure.
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    A top Return of the King quiz tip is to track Aragorn's transformation from Strider to King Elessar by noting key moments like his healing of Théoden, his path through Paths of the Dead, and the crowning scene at Minas Tirith. You can use the mnemonic "STRIDER" (Stealth, Trust, Resolve, Inheritance, Destiny, Elessar, Return) to recall each stage. According to Tolkien Fellowship publications, Aragorn's lineage ties him directly to Isildur, emphasizing the fulfillment of ancient prophecies.

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  3. Destruction of the One Ring -

    Review the sequence at Mount Doom: Frodo's internal struggle, Gollum's intervention, and Sam's crucial support, a trio of events you'll face in any Return of the King quiz question. A simple memory phrase is "Frodo Falls, Sam Stands" to recall Gollum's final act. University of Minnesota's Tolkien Course notes explain how this climax reflects the themes of mercy and unintended consequences.

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