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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sam take the Ring from Frodo after wounding Shelob?

2. Who is following Sam and Frodo as they are journeying towards Mordor?

3. What do Frodo and Sam find at the exit of Shelob's lair?

4. Who has 'imprisoned' Eowyn and Faramir in the House of Healing during the battle at Mordor?

5. Where do the fellowship member who were at Isengard ride after the parley with Saruman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Gollum die, and why is this so significant? What message is Tolkien trying to send with Gollum's death?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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