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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. Where is Boromir's homeland, according to the book?

2. Who is grabbed by the foot with a large tentacle as the travelers make their way inside the mines?

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

4. Legolas tells the travelers they are _____________ so loudly that they could be easily shot in the dark.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boromir is from the kingdom of Men, but at times he seems to show his weaknesses more than his strengths.

Part 1: Would you have chosen Boromir to be a part of your journey to Mordor? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why is Boromir interested in taking the ring for himself?

Part 3: What might have happened had Boromir have taken the ring for himself?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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