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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 taught Frodo the verse that he chants as he is trying to save his friends and himself?

2. How old is Bilbo Baggins going to be on his birthday that he's about to celebrate?

3. Who is worried about Gandalf's lateness?

4. Who is coming with Biblo as he heads out on his journey?

5. Who told Frodo he should always bring his trusted friends with him on his journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Sam is walking around to look for the ponies, he hears a splash. What happened?

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

3. What is the rumor of the Elves that the Hobbits are just starting to hear about in their own town?

4. What happens when Tom takes the ring in his hand after Frodo hands it to him?

5. What happens to Merry and Pippin when they lay down in the forest of trees?

6. What happens when Pippin yells at the trees to let them through on their journey?

7. Describe what Sam, Merry, and Pippin look like in the Barrows-Wight cave?

8. Who knew about Bilbo's magic trick before he did it in front of the guests at the party he throws?

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

10. Why does Strider take the Hobbits in another direction to Weathertop as they leave Bree to continue their journey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frodo seems the most unlikely carrier for the Ring, though he willingly takes up the task.

Part 1: Why do you think Frodo is willing to take the ring to Mount Doom?

Part 2: Which other character might have made a good ringbearer? Why?

Part 3: What makes Frodo the right person to take the ring to Mount Doom?

Essay Topic 2

The note from Gandalf reminds Frodo to choose people he trusts as he sets out on his journey.

Part 1: Why is it important to trust the people you are with when heading out on a dangerous journey?

Part 2: Doesn't bringing along those whom you trust put them in harm's way? Why do you think Frodo's friends don't think of that and refuse to come with him?

Part 3: How do you think trust will help the Fellowship as they set out on their journey?

Essay Topic 3

At many points of the journey, the innocence of the Hobbits seems to almost get them into trouble.

Part 1: Why is innocence a good thing to have when you are in trouble?

Part 2: Why might being innocent hurt you when you are in a troublesome situation?

Part 3: Would you rather be innocent in the face of danger or not? Why?

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