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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 11 | Book 1, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so different about the Old forest?
(a) The trees house evil spirits.
(b) The trees are all dead.
(c) The trees talk to the people who journey through it.
(d) The trees are alive and aware of who enters.

2. Where does Frodo decide to go with the ring after being hounded by Gandalf to leave the Shire?
(a) Rivendell with the Elves.
(b) Moria with the Dwarves.
(c) Rohan with the Horsemen.
(d) Lorien with the Sorcerers.

3. How does Fatty escape from the Black Riders when they come to the shire to find Frodo?
(a) He lies to them and sends them in the opposite direction.
(b) He holds his breath and pretends to be dead.
(c) He runs to the Gaffer's house and hide behind the barrells of ale.
(d) He escapes out a back door.

4. What does Fatty plan to do when Frodo has left the shire?
(a) Live in Frodo's house and keep Frodo's absence a secret.
(b) Take over his farm and grow rich off the proceeds.
(c) Sell his house for a profit.
(d) Follow a day's length behind them to ward off any coming danger.

5. What name is Frodo using to conceal his identity when they enter Bree?
(a) Mr. Underhill.
(b) Mr. Rider
(c) Bilbo Baggins.
(d) Gandalf Stormcrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between the first and second chapters of the book?

2. Who does Gandalf arrange for Bilbo to travel with after his big birthday party?

3. What happens to the knife that stabbed Frodo when Aragorn picks it up?

4. What do the Black Riders look like when Frodo is wearing the Ring?

5. How old was Bilbo turning at his big birthday party at the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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