View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dangerous place the Hobbits see that tells them that they have nearly reached the edge of the Old Forest?

2. What does Sam run to give his father before they depart on their journey?

3. What does Frodo see walking on its fingers towards the hilt of a sword laying across the necks of Frodo's friends?

4. The ring that Frodo has in his possession is the __________ ring, the one ring to rule them all.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did Farmer Maggot tell the dark man, cloaked and hooded, when he asked about Baggins?

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

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

9. What does Frodo reply to the man at the gate of Bree when he asks about Frodo's business?

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

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

Frodo seems the most unlikely carrier for the Ring, though he willingly takes up the task.

Part 1: Why do you think Frodo is willing to take the ring to Mount Doom?

Part 2: Which other character might have made a good ringbearer? Why?

Part 3: What makes Frodo the right person to take the ring to Mount Doom?

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 727 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample