Multiple choice general knowledge

When Saruman takes over the Shire and sets up camp at Bag-Hill, what is he called by the ruffians?

  1. Tharkun

  2. Sharkey

  3. Arathorn

  4. Dark Mouth
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Explanation

After being expelled from Isengard, Saruman travels to the Shire and takes control, establishing himself at Bag End (which he calls Bag-Hill). The ruffians he brings with him refer to him as 'Sharkey' - a name that means 'old man' in Orkish. This is revealed during the Scouring of the Shire chapter when the hobbits return to find their homeland oppressed.

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