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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 were the goldsmiths who made the rings of power in the first place?

2. Goldberry also tells Frodo that the travelers must keep to their ___________ as they are traveling.

3. Frodo asks Merry if he has ever heard of _________ swimming in the Brandywine.

4. What do Sam and Frodo do in order to try to get the tree to release Merry and Pippin?

5. Who goes off to cool his feet in the river, nearly drowning when he is pulled in by a root?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who celebrates Frodo's 50th birthday with him with a small celebration before he goes off?

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

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

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

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

7. What kind of party is Bilbo Baggins planning at the beginning of the "Fellowship of the Ring"?

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

9. When Sam is walking around to look for the ponies, he hears a splash. What happened?

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

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

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?

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?

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