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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. What does Sam do when Lady Galadriel stares at him as she speaks to the others?

2. Who meets up with the Hobbits and with Strider, coming off a white horse and with a sound of bells?

3. Before the Fellowship can leave, __________ must have the sword re-forged and made whole again.

4. Boromir tells Frodo that his people are very __________ and would not let the ring take them over.

5. The Elves warn the travelers that ________ are coming, but they can rest for the night with them.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is given the task of deciding which way the journey much continue?

2. In the last stage of their journey, what two directions are the travelers trying to choose between?

3. What happened to the Ringwraiths when their horses were drowned in the flood?

4. What does Gandalf believe will help them as they head to the Mines of Moria?

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

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

7. What does Sam share with Frodo that he has seen, though he's not sure it was a dream or not?

8. What does Bilbo give to Frodo on his last day in Rivendell?

9. What does Aragorn reveal to the Elves about the demise of Gandalf?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Frodo decides to head off on his own, though the rest of the fellowship decides to follow anyway.

Part 1: Why is it important that Frodo go off on his journey alone?

Part 2: Is it a good idea to bring along Sam? Why or why not?

Part 3: What advantages might Frodo have in going off by himself on this journey?

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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