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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. What is Bilbo trying to finish when he goes on this last journey away from Hobbiton?

2. Goldberry also tells Frodo that the travelers must keep to their ___________ as they are traveling.

3. What do Sam, Merry, and Pippin have on their heads as Frodo turns to face them?

4. Who is NOT as the birthday party for Frodo on his 50th birthday?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the rumor of the Elves that the Hobbits are just starting to hear about in their own town?

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

3. What do the other Hobbits know about the ring that Frodo carries with him?

4. What does Frodo do with his home Bag End when he is making preparations to leave the land of Hobbits?

5. Who knew about Bilbo's magic trick before he did it in front of the guests at the party he throws?

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

7. What happens when Pippin yells at the trees to let them through on their journey?

8. Why do the other Hobbits think Frodo is strange and as odd after Bilbo leaves the Shire?

9. What happens to Merry and Pippin when they lay down in the forest of trees?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolkien is known to have been a devoted Christian and his ideas and beliefs are found in his writing.

Part 1: Why do you think the battle between good and evil is so important to Tolkien?

Part 2: Why would Tolkien have written this story and used Christianity as a theme?

Part 3: In what ways do you think Tolkien is supporting Christianity with this story? Cite some examples.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of the journey begins with the travels of Bilbo seeking to try new things and new adventures.

Part 1: Why are journeys so important?

Part 2: Why do you think Bilbo is such a wanderer?

Part 3: Why does Frodo also feel called to travel as Bilbo did?

Essay Topic 3

The Ring of Sauron poisons all men who seek it and it becomes the only thing that stands in the way of Good winning over Evil.

Part 1: What does the Ring of Sauron symbolize in this book?

Part 2: Why are people in this book so affected by this Ring?

Part 3: Do you think you would want to have this Ring in your possession? Why or why not?

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