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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. The Elves warn the travelers that ________ are coming, but they can rest for the night with them.

2. Who says they do not trust Lady Galadriel and her words?

3. What causes the evil spirit to fall into the fire pit below the steps and the bridge?

4. What has saved Frodo from death when he was hit by the large cave troll?

5. What is the word Gandalf finally uses in order to solve the riddle of the doors and to open them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is given the task of deciding which way the journey much continue?

8. Where do the travelers decide to stay before they make the decision to go to Gondor or to Moria?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The legend of the Ring is one that haunts some characters and inspires others.

Part 1: Why does the story of the Ring haunt Aragorn?

Part 2: Which characters find inspiration in the story of the Ring? Why?

Part 3: How are legends driving the various characters in the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout this book, the characters are either on a road or near one, constantly reminding the reader of the journey.

Part 1: Why are the characters not supposed to stay on the well-known roads?

Part 2: Why do you think the road is a recurring symbol in this story? What might Tolkien's motivation have been?

Part 3: How do you think the presence of the road affects the journey of the Fellowship? Or doesn't it?

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