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Some of our quizzes are under re-construction. They will be repaired soon. Thanks for your patience. Quiz #65 The Kin-Strife Written by Estel Paul (1) What is the chief reason that led to the kin-strife? It was the result of a political plot. Eldacar King of Gondor was only half-Dúnedain. He was an illegitimate heir. He allied with the Easterlings. (2) Who was the father of Eldacar? Valacar Romendacil II Aldamir Hyarmendacil I (3) What are the origins of the mother of Eldacar? Daughter of the king of Beornings Daughter of the king of Rhovanion Queen of the woodmen Princess of Dale (4) Eldacar was the Dúnedain name of the 21st king of Gondor, but what was his birth name? Vidugavia Vinyarion Vinitharya Valandor (5) The leader of the rebels in the Kin-Strife was called the Usurper, but what was his name? Brandir Calimehtar Castamir Angamaitë (6) What is the relation between Eldacar and his opponent? They were cousins. They were in fact brothers. Eldacar was Castamir's nephew. They were not related at all. (7) During the seizing of Osgiliath the palantír of Osgiliath disappeared, but how? It was broken in a fall. It fell into the Anduin and was lost. It was intentionally destroyed by the defenders so that it would not fall into the hands of the attackers. It was burnt in the fire that destroyed part of the city. (8) What became of Eldacar's elder son? He became the 22nd king of Gondor. He stayed in exile ever after the defeat of Osgiliath. He was killed in battle. He was tortured and killed by the Usurper. (9) Where did the battle take place which gave back the crown to Eldacar with the death of the Usurper and which freed Osgiliath? At the crossings of Erui On the slopes of Emyn Arnen Around the walls of Osgiliath On the fields of Lossarnach (10) What befell of the rebels after their chief was killed? They were all destroyed. They fled to the East and were not seen anymore. They became the corsairs of Umbar They surrendered and were imprisoned. Take this quiz again. Go to Quiz Index

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