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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 7 | Book 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merry respond when he hears of what the other hobbits have experienced before meeting him?
(a) He is happy to have avoided harm.
(b) He is disappointed about missing the action.
(c) He is afraid that there may be more danger involved now that he has joined them.
(d) He is excited to show his bravery during the next trial they will face.

2. What does Barliman give Frodo that he was supposed to have received months earlier?
(a) A pint of mead from Moria.
(b) A letter from Gandalf.
(c) Some weapons from the elves.
(d) Instructions from Bilbo.

3. What does Aragorn find in Weathertop that lets him know that Gandalf was there recently?
(a) A note scratched on a rock.
(b) A strip from Gandalf's robe,
(c) The remains of a campfire.
(d) Some foot prints.

4. What did the Black rider offer Farmer Maggot for information about Baggins?
(a) Gold.
(b) Power.
(c) Safety.
(d) Food.

5. How does Fatty escape from the Black Riders when they come to the shire to find Frodo?
(a) He holds his breath and pretends to be dead.
(b) He runs to the Gaffer's house and hide behind the barrells of ale.
(c) He escapes out a back door.
(d) He lies to them and sends them in the opposite direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so different about the Old forest?

2. What happens to the knife that stabbed Frodo when Aragorn picks it up?

3. What reaction does Strider have to Frodo's accidental disappearance that is suspicious to Sam?

4. Why does Aragorn decide to travel on boats down the river when they leave Lothlorien?

5. How many doors are there for Gandalf to choose from when he becomes stumped while traveling through Moria?

(see the answer key)

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