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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. Tom's wife tells the Hobbits that she is the daughter of the _________.

2. What do the Hobbits hear that causes them to be less jovial as they walk?

3. Who is the man that rescues the Hobbits from the scary adventure with the tree?

4. Which companion does Frodo sense a change in as they are walking along on their journey?

5. Who were the protectors of the Hobbits for an evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Sam tell Frodo about trusting the stranger, Strider?

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

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

7. What does Fatty Bolger do when the Black Riders come into Crickhollow?

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

9. What does Pippin reveal to Frodo that actually makes Frodo a bit upset to learn?

10. Why is Sam so insistent on joining Frodo on his journey, which is surprising to Frodo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The note from Gandalf reminds Frodo to choose people he trusts as he sets out on his journey.

Part 1: Why is it important to trust the people you are with when heading out on a dangerous journey?

Part 2: Doesn't bringing along those whom you trust put them in harm's way? Why do you think Frodo's friends don't think of that and refuse to come with him?

Part 3: How do you think trust will help the Fellowship as they set out on their journey?

Essay Topic 2

Frodo and others seem to have the power to see the future and to begin to make decisions based on what they think might happen.

Part 1: Why is prophesy important in this story?

Part 2: How does prophesy affect the lives of the characters? Cite specific examples.

Part 3: Do you think prophesy should affect one's decisions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Frodo offers the ring to Galadriel, she is tempted to take it, but resists.

Part 1: Why do you think Frodo offered the ring to Galadriel?

Part 2: Why would Galadriel have wanted to take the ring for herself?

Part 3: Why does Galadriel finally resist the ring? What might have happened had she not resisted?

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