How Much Do You Know About J.R.R. Tolkien's Invented Languages?

Epic adventures are only part of the appeal of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth books. What really set Tolkien apart from other fantasy writers was his skill at crafting entire worlds—and at showing how important language is to history and identity. How much do you know about Tolkien's linguistic world?

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On Aug 15, 2016

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What was the first language Tolkien ever invented on his own?

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Only one phrase in the mysterious Dwarven language Khuzdul is known to non-Dwarves: "Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!" Why would that phrase be known across Middle Earth?

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What two real-world languages strongly influenced Tolkien's design of the Elven language Quenya?

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What split in the Quenya language is referred to as the "Shibboleth of Fëanor"?

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What makes Entish different from the other languages of Middle Earth?

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What is the most common writing system in Middle Earth?

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How do Hobbits refer to themselves?

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What is the official language of Mordor?

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