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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 questions the Hobbits about the purpose of their trip into the town?

2. Who taught Frodo the verse that he chants as he is trying to save his friends and himself?

3. Frodo dreams of a sea and of a large ___________ tower that he has to climb for some reason.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Frodo tell Gandalf he will leave the Shire and his Hobbit life?

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

3. What does Goldberry say to the Hobbits as they are leaving Tom's house?

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

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

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

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

8. How do the Hobbits plan to go to Crickhollow in order to reach Frodo's new home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The many groups of characters in this story seem to give the reader different facets of humankind in general.

Part 1: Why are the Elves seen as being the fairest of all creatures? What or who might they symbolize in the modern world?

Part 2: Why are the Elves and Dwarves at odds with each other? What other cultures might they represent?

Part 3: Why do you think Tolkien portrayed the race of men as being weak?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Power in this story is clearly something which corrupts, in a variety of ways as the story progresses.

Part 1: Why is power so alluring to the people in the story?

Part 2: Why are some people more attracted to holding power than others are?

Part 3: Is it possible to have a world without power struggles? Why or why not?

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