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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions the Hobbits about the purpose of their trip into the town?

2. Who will stay at Frodo's house to make sure no one knows where they are or that the house falls into disrepair?

3. Who yells at the trees to let the group through as they are traveling?

4. Where are the Hobbits headed when they cross the Brandywine River?

5. Frodo's new home was chosen because it can not ______________ from the road.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom reply when Frodo asks him how he heard their cries for help?

2. What does Frodo do with his home Bag End when he is making preparations to leave the land of Hobbits?

3. What does Sam tell Frodo about trusting the stranger, Strider?

4. What does Frodo regret as he comes upon his 50th birthday, the same age Bilbo was when Bilbo left for a great adventure?

5. What does Pippin reveal to Frodo that actually makes Frodo a bit upset to learn?

6. What does Frodo do in order to distract himself from putting on the Ring in the tavern?

7. Describe the wife of Tom Bombadil, Goldberry. What does she look like and by what is she surrounded?

8. What is Gildor's reaction to the fact that Gandalf has not arrived as promised yet?

9. What is so special about Frodo turning 33 on the day of Bilbo's large party and suprise?

10. What does Frodo do in order to save his friends from their terrible fate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The quest between good and evil is the running theme of FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.

Part 1: Do you think good and evil are clearly defined in this book? Why or why not?

Part 2: What are some of the examples of people who are clearly good? What makes them good? Why are they good?

Part 3: Which characters are clearly evil? What makes them evil? Why are they evil?

Essay Topic 2

Tolkien is known to have been a devoted Christian and his ideas and beliefs are found in his writing.

Part 1: Why do you think the battle between good and evil is so important to Tolkien?

Part 2: Why would Tolkien have written this story and used Christianity as a theme?

Part 3: In what ways do you think Tolkien is supporting Christianity with this story? Cite some examples.

Essay Topic 3

The Ring of Sauron poisons all men who seek it and it becomes the only thing that stands in the way of Good winning over Evil.

Part 1: What does the Ring of Sauron symbolize in this book?

Part 2: Why are people in this book so affected by this Ring?

Part 3: Do you think you would want to have this Ring in your possession? Why or why not?

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