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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 4 | Book 5, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Denethor angry with Faramir when Faramir explains the event in Ithilien?
(a) Faramir allowed Gollum to live.
(b) Faramir did not avenge his brother's death.
(c) Faramir did not steal the Ring when he had the chance.
(d) Faramir did not accompany Frodo to Mordor.

2. What about Saruman is able to convince men to do his will?
(a) His staff.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His voice.
(d) His mind.

3. Who does Frodo see climbing the tree they are sleeping in at Lothlorien?
(a) A mysterious elf.
(b) A Balrog.
(c) Gollum.
(d) Orcs.

4. What does Wormtongue throw down at Gandalf during the parley with Saruman?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Orc corpses.
(c) Burning limbs.
(d) A round stone.

5. What are the last words written in the history book that Gandalf finds in the tomb of Balin?
(a) "There is no escape here in the deep."
(b) "They are coming."
(c) "Fear enfolds us and pushes us on."
(d) "There were drums, drums."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dernhelm do as Theoden's army gets closer to the battle at Minas Tirith?

2. What does Gandalf use to break Saruman's staff?

3. What pulls Gandalf down into the abyss with the Balrog?

4. What does Pippin see chasing Faramir towards Minas Tirith after he has been outfitted as a knight of Gondor?

5. Why are the Wildmen so willing to show Theoden their secret road to Minas Tirith?

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