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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose appearance causes the Hobbits to all be safe once more, leaving Frodo relieved?
(a) Gandalf
(b) Strider
(c) Fatty
(d) Tom

2. Who is rumored to have had many adventures with strange groups of people, even Dwarves and Elves?
(a) Frodo
(b) Merry
(c) Bilbo
(d) Sam

3. The group begins to realize that the __________ is being chosen for them, so they follow it.
(a) Ring
(b) Tree
(c) Sun
(d) Path

4. What is the last name that Frodo gives for himself when asked by the innkeeper?
(a) Took
(b) Underhill
(c) Baggins
(d) Brandybuck

5. Who becomes separated from the rest of the group as they begin to make their way out of the Downs?
(a) Pippin
(b) Merry
(c) Frodo
(d) Sam

6. What kind of meal is being prepared for the Hobbits by Merry and Fatty?
(a) Mushrooms
(b) Cake
(c) Bread
(d) Potatoes

7. Who sees a black shadow first as the Hobbits are traveling across the river?
(a) Merry
(b) Sam
(c) Frodo
(d) Gandalf

8. How old is Frodo going to be on his birthday which he shares with Bilbo?
(a) 33
(b) 50
(c) 111
(d) 110

9. Who runs up and down the streets, screaming about the Black Riders and their presence?
(a) Merry
(b) Pippin
(c) Sam
(d) Fatty

10. What does Frodo celebrate every year since the leaving of Bilbo?
(a) Bilbo's birthday
(b) Nothing
(c) Gandalf's birthday
(d) Ring Day

11. __________ has prepared six ponies, food, drink, and clothing for the journey and won't take no for an answer.
(a) Pippin
(b) Sam
(c) Fatty
(d) Merry

12. Who were the goldsmiths who made the rings of power in the first place?
(a) Elves
(b) Men
(c) Fairies
(d) Dwarves

13. What do Sam and Frodo do in order to try to get the tree to release Merry and Pippin?
(a) Sing
(b) Light a fire
(c) Dance
(d) Use their swords

14. Which Hobbit is a great friend of the Farmer whose crops they cut through on their journey?
(a) Pippin
(b) Frodo
(c) Sam
(d) Merry

15. Who is NOT as the birthday party for Frodo on his 50th birthday?
(a) Gandalf
(b) Sam
(c) Merry
(d) Pippin

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Wanderers about whom the Hobbits have begun to hear?

2. As the Hobbits are sitting around the campfire, who do they realize is coming towards them in high numbers?

3. What is the name of Tom's wife, the woman who is sitting in a large chair when the Hobbits arrive?

4. How old is Bilbo Baggins going to be on his birthday that he's about to celebrate?

5. Frodo dreams of a sea and of a large ___________ tower that he has to climb for some reason.

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