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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. What do most people in Hobbiton now think has happened to Bilbo?

2. What do Sam and Frodo hear in the distance as they cry for help for their friends?

3. What does Bilbo slip on his finger in order to play a trick on the party guests?

4. Sam advises Frodo not to take any aid from Strider because he comes from the __________.

5. Frodo tries to talk Sam out of coming with him, saying that the journey is ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At many points of the journey, the innocence of the Hobbits seems to almost get them into trouble.

Part 1: Why is innocence a good thing to have when you are in trouble?

Part 2: Why might being innocent hurt you when you are in a troublesome situation?

Part 3: Would you rather be innocent in the face of danger or not? Why?

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

The sword of Elendil was broken and shattered as it cut the ring from Sauron, but those broken pieces symbolize more than just a broken piece of metal.

Part 1: Why do you think the sword of Elendil broke when it struck Sauron?

Part 2: What is the symbolism of the sword breaking into pieces? How are these broken pieces affecting the world?

Part 3: What does putting the pieces back together say about the hope of men?

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