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Quiz #59 Gimli

1. How did Gimli happen to be present at the Council of Elrond? – He had accompanied his father Gloin, seeking advice from Elrond

2. What did Haldir tell Gimli when he removed the blindfold from his eyes? – That he was the first dwarf to behold the trees of Lorien since Durin’s Day

3. What gift did Gimli ask of Galadriel? – A strand of her golden hair

4. When Gimli tried to attack Gandalf thinking he was Saruman, what happened to his axe? – It leapt from his hand and fell to the ground

5. How many orcs did Gimli kill at the Battle of Helm’s Deep? – Forty-two

6. What did Gimli hope to find in the ruins of Isengard? – Pipe-weed

7. What was it that Gimli noticed about Merry and Pippen as he saw them again at Isengard? – That they had grown

8. Where did Gimli settle after the War of the Ring? – In Aglarond, the glittering caves of Helm’s Deep

9. What did he forge for Minas Tirith? – New gates of mithril and steel

10. After the passing of Elessar, what did Gimli do? – He sailed west over the Sea with Legolas

Ok you all, since I am in high anticipation of the Matrix sequel coming next week, I've worked up this little quiz for anyone else who might be too.

Matrix Quiz #2069

1. What is the guy's name who comes to knock on Neo's apartment door?

2. What is Neo's apartment # ?

3. What is the title on the book where Neo hides his money and stuff?

4. What is the name on the building where Neo works?

5. What is his boss's last name?

6. Where does Neo agree to meet with Morpheus?

7. If the war was over tomorrow, where would the party be?

8. What is Cypher's last name?

9. What is the name of Morpheus's ship?

10. How old is it, approximately?

11. In what hotel does Agent Smith catch up with Neo and shoot him?

12. What is the room # ?

And, for 1,000 bonus points, explain Jean Baudrillard's Simulcra Theory as it relates to this movie.