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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. Upon the hidden door are the words: "The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria, Speak, _________, and Enter."

2. ___________ tells the Lord and Lady that Gandalf fell into a Shadow and did not leave Moria.

3. Frodo asks where the ___________ is, but the Hobbits do not understand of what he is talking.

4. Where is Frodo resting, according to the voice he first hears when he asks where he is?

5. Before the Fellowship can leave, __________ must have the sword re-forged and made whole again.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam share with Frodo that he has seen, though he's not sure it was a dream or not?

2. Who takes Frodo up on their horse when they realize just how ill Frodo is from the stabbing by the Morgol blade?

3. Who are some of the people who are attending the Council meeting in Rivendell?

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

5. What does Aragorn say when Frodo states that Aragorn is the rightful heir and that he should have the ring?

6. What does Gandalf reveal about his period of being absent from the journey?

7. What does Strider come back with when he goes out to scout out a bridge that they might have to cross?

8. What happened to the Ringwraiths when their horses were drowned in the flood?

9. What does Aragorn suggest in order to make the blindfolding fair for those who are traveling?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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