New Zealand expects plenty of Hobbit journeys

Dec. 10, 2012

Q: New Zealand is counting on a jump in tourism with the release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," which was filmed in the scenic country. Where is New Zealand on this map?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: The airport in the capital welcomes visitors to the "Middle of Middle Earth," and it features a giant sculpture of the film character Gollum. What is the capital of New Zealand?

A. Auckland

B. Canberra

C. Sydney

D. Wellington

Q: Hobbit film characters also appear in an in-flight Air New Zealand film instructing passengers on aircraft safety. How far is a flight from Los Angeles to Wellington?

A. 5,841 nautical miles

B. 6,726 miles

C. 10,825 kilometers

D. All of the above

Q: Hobbits and elves were not the first to inhabit New Zealand. Who were the first people to reach the islands?

A. Dutch

B. Maori

C. Chinese

D. Zealanese

Q: Besides being a J.R.R. Tolkien character, Hobbit is a nickname for Homo floresiensis, a possible species of extinct, small human beings. These "Hobbit" remains were discovered in world's most populous island nation . . .

A. Australia

B. Great Britain

C. Indonesia

D. Madagascar

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