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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. Who says that he can see ahead and understands the danger but that he knows he can not turn back from the task?
(a) Pippin
(b) Frodo
(c) Merry
(d) Sam

2. Merry and Pippin decide to lie down at the foot of a large ___________ tree when they become sleepy.
(a) Oak
(b) Maple
(c) Willow
(d) Ash

3. The ring that Frodo has in his possession is the __________ ring, the one ring to rule them all.
(a) Master
(b) Triumphant
(c) Evil
(d) Black

4. Who has been heading West in large groups, leaving Middle Earth for some reason?
(a) Elves
(b) Dwarves
(c) Hobbits
(d) Men

5. Tom's wife sees Frodo as an _________ friend by the light in his eyes and the gladness in his voice.
(a) Angel
(b) Elusive
(c) Elf
(d) Authentic

Short Answer Questions

1. What path will the Hobbits take in order to avoid the Black Riders?

2. What causes the Hobbits to feel their spirits renewed as they continue on to Crickhollow?

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

4. Who is the friend of Fatty Bolger who helps to prepare Frodo's new home for him before he arrives?

5. Where does Gandalf go to meet Bilbo after he has disappeared?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Frodo asks Tom who he is, how does Tom describe himself to the Hobbits?

2. What does Tom reply when Frodo asks him how he heard their cries for help?

3. What is Gildor's reaction to the fact that Gandalf has not arrived as promised yet?

4. Who celebrates Frodo's 50th birthday with him with a small celebration before he goes off?

5. What is the magic trick Bilbo has decided to play on the people at the party he is planning?

6. What is so special about Frodo turning 33 on the day of Bilbo's large party and suprise?

7. Who comes with the Hobbits to see them off on their journey as they leave Crickhollow?

8. Describe what Sam, Merry, and Pippin look like in the Barrows-Wight cave?

9. What is in the Barrows-Wight cave in which Frodo realizes he is imprisoned?

10. Describe the wife of Tom Bombadil, Goldberry. What does she look like and by what is she surrounded?

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