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

2. Strider tells the Hobbits they will never make it to __________ on their own.

3. What does Frodo compliment when talking to Tom Bombadil's wife?

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

5. Who is worried about Gandalf's lateness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Strider take the Hobbits in another direction to Weathertop as they leave Bree to continue their journey?

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

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

4. Who is in Frodo's house when they arrive during the night?

5. What has Gandalf found out about the ring Bilbo had, and which Gandalf had persuaded Bilbo to leave with Frodo?

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

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

8. Why does Frodo not want to cut through Farmer Maggot's land as they are traveling to Crickhollow?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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