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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gimli promise to do for Legolas as they ride through the forest towards Isengard?
(a) Take him on a tour of his home caves.
(b) Die by his side in battle if necessary.
(c) Be a life-long friend.
(d) Share the spoils of the next victory.

4. Why did Boramir come to Rivendell to find out about the ring?
(a) He wants to prove his valor as a future king of Gondor.
(b) He and his brother had a dream about the sword of Isildur.
(c) He is estranged from his father, and ran there for sanctuary.
(d) His kingdom is failing, and he needs power.

5. What is Tom symbolic of?
(a) The Earth.
(b) Adam.
(c) God.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mysterious force are the orcs using to make holes in the walls of the fortress?

2. How does Frodo escape when Boramir tries to steal the Ring from him?

3. What happens when Tom puts on the Ring?

4. How does Treebeard describe Saruman when he takes Merry and Pippin to his home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sauron preparing a major attack on Minas Tirith?

2. Why is Frodo so afraid of Farmer Maggot when they approach his house in order to find a hiding place from the Black Riders?

3. What is Merry and Pippin's reaction to the news that Frodo and Sam are leaving the Shire?

4. Why does the Council decide to undertake an almost suicidal attack on the Black Gates of Mordor after the battle at Minas Tirith?

5. What do the hobbits call the men that live in Bree?

6. How do Frodo and Sam find out that Gollum is probably following them through Mordor as they journey towards Mount Doom?

7. Why has Gandalf been forbidden to enter the hall of King Theoden?

8. What are the Nazgul spreading among Gandalf's army as they stand at the Black Gates?

9. How do Merry and Pippin get released from their ropes while being held captive by the Uruk-hai?

10. What is Eomer's initial reaction to Aragorn?

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