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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. In what town do Frodo, Merry, Sam, and Pippin arrive at the beginning of this chapter?

2. The Elves do not know the exact reason Frodo is leaving ___________.

3. Who is the man that rescues the Hobbits from the scary adventure with the tree?

4. What color is the dress of the woman with the long golden hair in Tom's house?

5. Gandalf reminds Frodo he must not use ________ for any reason.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do the Hobbits plan to go to Crickhollow in order to reach Frodo's new home?

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

6. What is the magic trick Bilbo has decided to play on the people at the party he is planning?

7. What does Frodo reply to the man at the gate of Bree when he asks about Frodo's business?

8. What kind of party is Bilbo Baggins planning at the beginning of the "Fellowship of the Ring"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of points in which the characters sing or relate poems to each other, which makes the story sound very much out of place in today's world.

Part 1: Why do you think Tolkien decided to use so much poetry and song?

Part 2: What does the use of poetry and song by some characters say about their personalities?

Part 3: Would the story have been different had the poetry and song not been included? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Frodo offers the ring to Galadriel, she is tempted to take it, but resists.

Part 1: Why do you think Frodo offered the ring to Galadriel?

Part 2: Why would Galadriel have wanted to take the ring for herself?

Part 3: Why does Galadriel finally resist the ring? What might have happened had she not resisted?

Essay Topic 3

The sword of Elendil was broken and shattered as it cut the ring from Sauron, but those broken pieces symbolize more than just a broken piece of metal.

Part 1: Why do you think the sword of Elendil broke when it struck Sauron?

Part 2: What is the symbolism of the sword breaking into pieces? How are these broken pieces affecting the world?

Part 3: What does putting the pieces back together say about the hope of men?

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