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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. What does Strider find on the bridge that he takes to be a good sign of their progress on the journey?

2. ___________ says that the Ring belongs to no one and that it has been decided by fate that Frodo carry it.

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. Gimli realizes the room the travelers are in is the Chamber of ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Lord Celeborn greet Gimli when he arrives in Lothlorien?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Frodo and others seem to have the power to see the future and to begin to make decisions based on what they think might happen.

Part 1: Why is prophesy important in this story?

Part 2: How does prophesy affect the lives of the characters? Cite specific examples.

Part 3: Do you think prophesy should affect one's decisions? Why or why not?

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