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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sends 3 of the 5 Black Riders away as Frodo and Glorfindel are rushing to Rivendell?
(a) The river.
(b) A dragon.
(c) Aragorn.
(d) An elven spell.

3. What gift does Bilbo give Frodo before Frodo sets out on his mission to destroy the Ring?
(a) A sword and a shirt of mail.
(b) An unbreakable chain to put the ring on.
(c) A finished copy of his memiors.
(d) A set of clothing that can render him invisible.

4. What news does Legolas share during the council of the ring that is upsetting to Gandalf?
(a) A Ringwraith has been spotted near Rivendell.
(b) Gollum has escaped.
(c) The elves will have nothing to do with the evil ring and its fate.
(d) Sauron knows where the ring is.

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

6. What is so valuable about the cloaks that the elves give the companions as they leave Lothlorien?
(a) They will grow or shrink to fit the person wearing them.
(b) They will never be cold while wearing them.
(c) They can blend into the background.
(d) They will never tear.

7. What do the elves do to protect the hobbits when they find them wandering in the woods?
(a) They offer an escort to get them to their destination.
(b) They show the hobbits a hall made of trees.
(c) They give them weapons to fight the dark riders with.
(d) They cast an enchantment of safety over them.

8. Where do Merry and Pippin run when they are freed of their ropes as the Rohirram begin attacking the Orcs?
(a) They dig a hole and hide in it.
(b) Back the way they came.
(c) To the Rohirram men.
(d) Fangorn Forest.

9. Who says they will be part of the companionship of the ring, or be sent home in sacks?
(a) Merry and Pippen.
(b) Aragor and Arwen.
(c) Bilbo and Fatty.
(d) Boromir and Faramir.

10. How does Frodo escape when Boramir tries to steal the Ring from him?
(a) He begins to cry, and Boramir feels instant remorse.
(b) He runs and hides with his elven cloak.
(c) He puts on the ring and vanishes from sight.
(d) He promises to give it to Boramir when they reach Mordor.

11. Where did Saruman run when Isengard was being attacked?
(a) The abyss of the earth.
(b) The tower of Orthnac.
(c) Towards the path to Mordor.
(d) The Main turret castle of Isengard.

12. Who saves Eomer from the orc pretending to be dead?
(a) Aragorn.
(b) Legolas.
(c) Gimli.
(d) Gandalf.

13. Who does Gandalf give the history of Balin to for safekeeping?
(a) Elrond.
(b) Gimli.
(c) Legolas.
(d) Aragorn.

14. What is Galadriel's gift to Sam?
(a) A box of earth from her garden.
(b) 3 strands of her hair.
(c) A golden sheath for his sword.
(d) A silver belt.

15. What makes the pool of Keled-zaram so unusual?
(a) It is pure water with healing powers.
(b) It is a burial ground for Dwarf warriors.
(c) It mirrors the mountains and stars even in the sunlight.
(d) It is filled with blood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who destroyed Isengard?

3. What does Aragorn choose to do when he sees that Frodo and Sam have taken one of the boats?

4. How long did the companions spend in Lothlorien before continuing their journey?

5. What reaction does Strider have to Frodo's accidental disappearance that is suspicious to Sam?

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