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

2. Who does Frodo find in his room at the Prancing Pony as he stirs his fire back to life?
(a) A Dark Rider.
(b) Strider.
(c) Gandalf.
(d) Bilbo.

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

4. What attacks the fellowship the night before they plan to head to Moria?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Orcs.
(d) Dwarves.

5. What gift from Theoden does Gandalf gladly accept?
(a) Shadowfax, the horse.
(b) A promise to unite with Gondor.
(c) A robe of lovely white silk.
(d) A place in the king's counsel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frodo have to save Sam before he can head out alone?

2. Why did Boramir come to Rivendell to find out about the ring?

3. Where does Gandalf advise Theoden to go before he leaves them on an urgent errand?

4. What gift does Bilbo give Frodo before Frodo sets out on his mission to destroy the Ring?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Frodo to trust Strider after finding that he snuck in to the hobbits' private room?

2. What is the prophecy about the Nazgul King that makes him think he is invincible?

3. What does Aragorn finally get to do when Elrond gives him the scepter of Gondor?

4. Why are the hobbits all so excited to see Gandalf arrive for Bilbo's party?

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

6. What does Gimli think of the trees in the forest that the companionship travel through to get to Isengard after the battle at Helm's Deep?

7. Who sneaks Merry into the battle at Minas Tirith?

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

9. Why does Pippin throw a stone down the well in Moria while they are trying to decide which way to go?

10. Why did Saruman want Gandalf to meet him at Isengard before imprisoning him?

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