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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 4 | Book 5, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Gandalf give the history of Balin to for safekeeping?
(a) Gimli.
(b) Elrond.
(c) Legolas.
(d) Aragorn.

2. What does Wormtongue throw down at Gandalf during the parley with Saruman?
(a) Burning limbs.
(b) A round stone.
(c) Orc corpses.
(d) Weapons.

3. What does Dernhelm do as Theoden's army gets closer to the battle at Minas Tirith?
(a) Gets closer to Theoden.
(b) Recites memorized prayer over and over.
(c) Encourages the other men to never lose faith.
(d) Moves to the back of the line and runs away.

4. What does Pippin see chasing Faramir towards Minas Tirith after he has been outfitted as a knight of Gondor?
(a) A host of Orc warriors.
(b) A great eagle.
(c) A nazgul.
(d) Denethor in a crazed state.

5. Who does Frodo see climbing the tree they are sleeping in at Lothlorien?
(a) A Balrog.
(b) Gollum.
(c) Orcs.
(d) A mysterious elf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Denethor angry with Faramir when Faramir explains the event in Ithilien?

2. Why are the Wildmen so willing to show Theoden their secret road to Minas Tirith?

3. What are the last words written in the history book that Gandalf finds in the tomb of Balin?

4. What about Saruman is able to convince men to do his will?

5. What makes the pool of Keled-zaram so unusual?

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