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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. What pulls Gandalf down into the abyss with the Balrog?
(a) A menacing troll.
(b) The Balrog's claw.
(c) The Balrog's whip.
(d) The Balrog's chain.

2. Why is Denethor angry with Faramir when Faramir explains the event in Ithilien?
(a) Faramir did not accompany Frodo to Mordor.
(b) Faramir allowed Gollum to live.
(c) Faramir did not avenge his brother's death.
(d) Faramir did not steal the Ring when he had the chance.

3. What is heard throughout Gondor as Rohan'sarmy arrives?
(a) The cock crowing the morning.
(b) A horrible sound of thunder.
(c) A mighty war cry.
(d) The horn of Rohan.

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

5. Who destroyed Isengard?
(a) The Ents.
(b) The army of Rohan.
(c) The orcs.
(d) The army of Mordor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Wormtongue throw down at Gandalf during the parley with Saruman?

4. Where did Saruman run when Isengard was being attacked?

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

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