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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. _____________ feels the direction they are taking will hasten their path and keep them out of sight.

2. What does Celeborn offer to the travelers to help them speed their journey until they decide which path to follow?

3. Who receives a silver brooch set with a clear green stone which was given to Galadriel by Celeborn?

4. What color does Frodo's sword Sting glow when orcs are near?

5. How many Dark Riders end up chasing Frodo as he makes his way to Rivendell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gandalf believe will help them as they head to the Mines of Moria?

2. How does Gandalf eventually open up the door to the Mines of Moria?

3. When Frodo awakes in a comfortable bed, what does Gandalf tell him?

4. Why don't the travelers in the Fellowship worry when they get through the door away from the Orcs?

5. What does Bilbo give to Frodo on his last day in Rivendell?

6. What does Frodo decide will be best for the Ring and for his quest?

7. What are the travelers given by the Elves in order to help their journey?

8. What does Aragorn reveal to the Elves about the demise of Gandalf?

9. What is in the small wooden box that Sam receives from Lady Galadriel?

10. In the last stage of their journey, what two directions are the travelers trying to choose between?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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