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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frodo request what he does from the men as he is escorted away from the waterfall?
(a) To show that he truly means no harm.
(b) To help him complete his urgent task sooner.
(c) To replace what they ruined in their ambush.
(d) To make himself even with Gollum.

2. What causes Eomer to fight fiercely with no thought for his own safety?
(a) Some encouraging words from Gandalf.
(b) The sight of little Merry fighting bravely.
(c) The sight of Theoden and Eowyn dead.
(d) Heckling from an Orc leader.

3. What happens to Frodo on the year anniversary of the attack on Weathertop?
(a) The hobbits all get together to share their stories of the past year.
(b) Frodo's wound begins to hurt him terribly.
(c) Frodo slips into a deep depression.
(d) The Nazguls all die.

4. What does Theoden offer the Wildmen in return for showing him the secret road to Minas Tirith?
(a) To leave the forest to the Wildmen.
(b) Half of the spoils of the battle.
(c) A good word with Gandalf.
(d) New of the mission of Frodo.

5. Why does Gollum refuse to eat the rabbits that Sam prepares?
(a) He hates herbs from the shire.
(b) He fears that Sam will poison him.
(c) He only eats raw meat.
(d) He never eats in front of people.

6. Who officially gives Aragorn the keys to the city of Minas Tirith?
(a) A guard of Gondor soldiers.
(b) Gandalf.
(c) Ithilien.
(d) Faramir.

7. What scares the great spider away in Shelob's lair?
(a) Sam's box of earth from Galadriel.
(b) The sword from Bilbo.
(c) The phial of light from Galadriel.
(d) Gollum's threats.

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

9. What causes the Orcs at the Black Gate to become confused and disoriented?
(a) The power of Sauran leaves them.
(b) They are attacked by eagles from the sky.
(c) They learn that the Nazgul king was killed.
(d) They see Aragorn, who they thought was dead.

10. How does Sam restore the trees that were cut down while he was away with Frodo?
(a) He has Ted Sandyman do the work since he is the one who destroyed the trees in the first place.
(b) He creates a task force of hobits to help him.
(c) He asks Gandalf to help him with his powers.
(d) He plants new trees and places a grain of Galadriel's earth on them.

11. Where do the fellowship member who were at Isengard ride after the parley with Saruman?
(a) Rivendell.
(b) Rohan.
(c) Gondor.
(d) Dunharrow.

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

13. What does Gollum see after their climb up the stairs that softens his heart towards Sam for a moment?
(a) Sam crying and praying for Frodo.
(b) Sam and Frodo sleeping.
(c) Sam giving of his food to Frodo.
(d) Sam talking to Frodo about how helpful Gollum has been.

14. Why is Merry so upset when Theoden and his army head off to battle?
(a) Theoden wants Merry to stay away from the battle.
(b) Merry feels that this call for help is a trap.
(c) Merry thinks that they should get well rested before joining another battle.
(d) Theoden promised to wait for the return of Aragorn.

15. How do Sam and Frodo get through Mordor undetected?
(a) They don the armor of dead orcs.
(b) They use their Elven cloaks.
(c) They trade off wearing the Ring.
(d) They crawl on the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aragorn name as the new Prince of Ithilien?

2. How many tiers of stairs does Gandalf have to ride to get to the hall of Denethor?

3. What does Merry feel like as he rides with Legolas and Gimli towards Helm's Deep after the parley at Isengard?

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

5. What is on the head of the statue of a king that Frodo and Sam see as they journey to the less traveled path to Mordor?

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