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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 1 | Book 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aragorn choose to do when he sees that Frodo and Sam have taken one of the boats?
(a) Ask the Lorien elves for advice.
(b) Find and rescue Merry and Pippen.
(c) Try to catch up with them.
(d) Send half the party after Merry and Pippen, and the other half after Frodo.

2. What is found on the ground during the fellowship's journey that lets them know that Merry and Pippen are still alive?
(a) Footprints.
(b) A brooch from their elven cloaks.
(c) A pile of kambas bread.
(d) A piece of their clothing.

3. What is Tom symbolic of?
(a) God.
(b) The Earth.
(c) Nature.
(d) Adam.

4. Why was Gandalf not welcome any longer in King Theoden's hall, according to Eomer?
(a) He attempted to kill Grima.
(b) He offended the king.
(c) He tried to forge a union between Rohan and Gondor.
(d) He brought nothing but bad news.

5. How does Frodo escape when Boramir tries to steal the Ring from him?
(a) He puts on the ring and vanishes from sight.
(b) He begins to cry, and Boramir feels instant remorse.
(c) He promises to give it to Boramir when they reach Mordor.
(d) He runs and hides with his elven cloak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Barliman give Frodo that he was supposed to have received months earlier?

3. Why are the hobbits not able to leave Tom's house the morning after Tom finds and takes them in?

4. What attacks the fellowship the night before they plan to head to Moria?

5. Why did Boramir come to Rivendell to find out about the ring?

(see the answer key)

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