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

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

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

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

5. The Fellowship take few ______________ because their journey does not involve war, but secrecy.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is being described in the book Gandalf reads when they are in the Chamber of Records?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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