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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. ____________ tricked the Elven Smiths into teaching him their secrets, according to Elrond.

2. Who was the person who was supposed to destroy the One Ring and keep it out of Sauron's hands?

3. Upon the hidden door are the words: "The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria, Speak, _________, and Enter."

4. What decorates the new sheath for Aragorn's sword, as given to him by Lady Galadriel?

5. What is the bloodthirsty and larger type of wolf that the travelers have to fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Strider come back with when he goes out to scout out a bridge that they might have to cross?

2. Why don't the travelers in the Fellowship worry when they get through the door away from the Orcs?

3. How does Gandalf eventually open up the door to the Mines of Moria?

4. How does Lord Celeborn greet Gimli when he arrives in Lothlorien?

5. What are the travelers given by the Elves in order to help their journey?

6. When Frodo awakes in a comfortable bed, what does Gandalf tell him?

7. What does Aragorn say when Frodo states that Aragorn is the rightful heir and that he should have the ring?

8. What is in the small wooden box that Sam receives from Lady Galadriel?

9. What does Frodo decide will be best for the Ring and for his quest?

10. Where do the travelers decide to stay before they make the decision to go to Gondor or to Moria?

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

Boromir is from the kingdom of Men, but at times he seems to show his weaknesses more than his strengths.

Part 1: Would you have chosen Boromir to be a part of your journey to Mordor? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why is Boromir interested in taking the ring for himself?

Part 3: What might have happened had Boromir have taken the ring for himself?

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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