The Lord of the Rings Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 171 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Lord of the Rings Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 171 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Where does Gandalf advise Theoden to go before he leaves them on an urgent errand?

2. What is surprising about the orcs that attacked the fellowship at the seat of Amon Lhaw?

3. Who says they will be part of the companionship of the ring, or be sent home in sacks?

4. What happens when Tom puts on the Ring?

5. What are the last words written in the history book that Gandalf finds in the tomb of Balin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the first thing Merry asks for when he awakens in the House of Healing after the battle at Minas Tirith?

2. Who does Aragorn give the Wild Woods to as the funeral march for Theoden passes through them?

3. Who does Sam marry when he returns to the Shire?

4. Why does Denethor send his son into an almost suicidal battle at Osgiliath?

5. Where does the stone land that Wormtongue throws down from the high tower during the parley at Isengard?

6. As Gandalf and the hobbits approach the Shire, who does Gandalf decide to spend some time with?

7. Who kills Lotho at Bag End?

8. What does Aragorn do to let Sauron know that the true heir of the Gondor throne has returned?

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

10. What does the companionship do once they reach the light of day outside the mines of Moria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sauran uses many different lies and tools to complete his horrible goals. What are some of these, and how did they poison the characters who fell prey to them?

Essay Topic 2

Eowyn has her own theory for how women should be allowed to act. What is this theory, and how does her life exemplify this? How is the course of the plot re-directed due to Eowyn's actions?

Essay Topic 3

Aragorn is a wandering ranger. How does this major feature about him affect the people around him? What are people's first impressions of him, and how does this affect Aragorn's capacity to lead? Make sure you support your answers with examples from the text.

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