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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. Gandalf reminds Frodo he must not use ________ for any reason.

2. Who goes off to cool his feet in the river, nearly drowning when he is pulled in by a root?

3. Where is Strider taking the Hobbits, though he takes a slightly different path than they start out taking?

4. Whose appearance causes the Hobbits to all be safe once more, leaving Frodo relieved?

5. What path do the Hobbits take, even though they have no idea how far down the River they might be?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of party is Bilbo Baggins planning at the beginning of the "Fellowship of the Ring"?

3. What happens when Tom takes the ring in his hand after Frodo hands it to him?

4. What does Frodo do in order to distract himself from putting on the Ring in the tavern?

5. What does Frodo dream about during his first night's sleep at Crickhollow?

6. What does Frodo do in order to save his friends from their terrible fate?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Frodo decides to head off on his own, though the rest of the fellowship decides to follow anyway.

Part 1: Why is it important that Frodo go off on his journey alone?

Part 2: Is it a good idea to bring along Sam? Why or why not?

Part 3: What advantages might Frodo have in going off by himself on this journey?

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

Throughout this book, the characters are either on a road or near one, constantly reminding the reader of the journey.

Part 1: Why are the characters not supposed to stay on the well-known roads?

Part 2: Why do you think the road is a recurring symbol in this story? What might Tolkien's motivation have been?

Part 3: How do you think the presence of the road affects the journey of the Fellowship? Or doesn't it?

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