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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 did Strider tell the Hobbits to do for Frodo after he was stabbed by a Morgol blade?

2. What are the only living creatures the travelers see as they set out on their path?

3. Legolas was able to kill the _____________, which confuses others in the Fellowship.

4. _____________ feels the direction they are taking will hasten their path and keep them out of sight.

5. All of the travelers, before they leave, drink from the Cup of _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 many groups of characters in this story seem to give the reader different facets of humankind in general.

Part 1: Why are the Elves seen as being the fairest of all creatures? What or who might they symbolize in the modern world?

Part 2: Why are the Elves and Dwarves at odds with each other? What other cultures might they represent?

Part 3: Why do you think Tolkien portrayed the race of men as being weak?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of the journey begins with the travels of Bilbo seeking to try new things and new adventures.

Part 1: Why are journeys so important?

Part 2: Why do you think Bilbo is such a wanderer?

Part 3: Why does Frodo also feel called to travel as Bilbo did?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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