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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Faramir not take the Ring when he finds out what it is?
(a) He was told by Galadriel's mirror to never touch it.
(b) He does not want to be a liar.
(c) He fears its power.
(d) He knows it killed Boramir.

2. Who is following Sam and Frodo as they are journeying towards Mordor?
(a) An evil spirit.
(b) An orc spy.
(c) Gollum.
(d) A Ring Wraith.

3. Who is the 'Chief' that made the new rules of not allowing people to cross Brandywine Bridge at the end of the book?
(a) Lotho.
(b) Fatty.
(c) Bill.
(d) Gaffer.

4. What is the name of the person who is in control of the Shire when Frodo returns there at the end of the book?
(a) Sharkey.
(b) Shrinking.
(c) Shallow.
(d) Shipman.

5. What is Gollum doing in the pool by the waterfall when Faramir sees him?
(a) Plotting to kill Frodo.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Catching fish.

6. What is every man in Bree carrying when the hobbits pass through on their way back to the Shire?
(a) Swords.
(b) Bottles of ale.
(c) Clubs.
(d) Pipeweed.

7. What does Faramir say when he hears of the route Frodo plans to take to get to Mordor?
(a) That there are many unknown terrors along that route.
(b) That he has never heard of it.
(c) That Frodo should choose any other route.
(d) That he agrees that it is the safest route.

8. Why are the men of Gondor worried when Gandalf rides past them with Pippin on his way to Minas Tirith?
(a) They see the worried expression on his face and the fast pace of his horse.
(b) Gandalf is the bearer of bad news.
(c) They think he is Saruman because of his white robes.
(d) They thought Gandalf was dead.

9. Where does Theoden lead his men after receiving word that Gondor's troops are in trouble?
(a) Minas Tirith.
(b) Mordor.
(c) Helm's Deep.
(d) Isengard.

10. Why does Sam not kill Gollum when he has the chance on Mount Doom?
(a) He has pity on him.
(b) He follows after Frodo to keep him safe.
(c) Gollum pretends to be dead.
(d) Gollum knocks Sam unconscious.

11. What are Sam's last words in the book?
(a) I am a different man now.
(b) Well, I'm back.
(c) Things have certainly changed.
(d) I will miss him.

12. What does Sam do when Frodo collapses half way up Mount Doom?
(a) Carries Frodo the rest of the way.
(b) Takes the Ring, which gives Frodo some extra strength.
(c) Gives Frodo the rest of the food.
(d) Waits for Frodo to regain strength while keeping guard over his sleeping form.

13. Where does the army decide to go after the battle of Minas Tirith?
(a) Isengard.
(b) Helm's Deep.
(c) The Black Gates of Mordor.
(d) Rivendell.

14. Where do Sam and Frodo sleep after their exhausting climb down an almost sheer rock-face?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) In a tent provided by the elves.
(c) The open ground.
(d) A cave.

15. Who does Pippin help carry to the House of Healing after the battle at Minas Tirith?
(a) Eowyn.
(b) Merry.
(c) Bergil.
(d) Faramir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the band of men who apprehend Sam and Frodo by their campfire in Ithilien?

2. Who officially gives Aragorn the keys to the city of Minas Tirith?

3. Who has 'imprisoned' Eowyn and Faramir in the House of Healing during the battle at Mordor?

4. Why does Eomer return to Minas Tirith after the battle at Mordor?

5. What does Sam hear the Orcs say when he is in Cirith Ungol?

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