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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is so valuable about the cloaks that the elves give the companions as they leave Lothlorien?
(a) They will grow or shrink to fit the person wearing them.
(b) They can blend into the background.
(c) They will never be cold while wearing them.
(d) They will never tear.

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

4. Who won the Orc-killing game during the battle against Rohan?
(a) Legolas.
(b) Theoden.
(c) Gimli.
(d) Aragorn.

5. Why does Aragorn decide to travel on boats down the river when they leave Lothlorien?
(a) Orcs cannot follow tracks of a boat in water.
(b) He saw them traveling this way in Galadriel's mirror.
(c) He has not decided which side of the river he wants to travel on.
(d) They can move faster in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the Entmoot last before they decide to attack Isengard?

2. What is Galadriel's gift to Sam?

3. What news does Legolas share during the council of the ring that is upsetting to Gandalf?

4. What is so different about the Old forest?

5. What sends 3 of the 5 Black Riders away as Frodo and Glorfindel are rushing to Rivendell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the elven name for the waybread given to the companions for their journey as they leave Lothlorien?

2. What is the name of the entrance to Mordor that Gollum leads Sam and Frodo to?

3. Where does the stone land that Wormtongue throws down from the high tower during the parley at Isengard?

4. What is the name of the leader of the Eagles?

5. Why has Gandalf been forbidden to enter the hall of King Theoden?

6. How does Sam learn that Frodo was not killed by Shelob?

7. What are the first thing Merry asks for when he awakens in the House of Healing after the battle at Minas Tirith?

8. What is Shelob?

9. What is the name given to the Riders of Rohan?

10. What is the name of the herb that Aragorn uses to try and heal Frodo's wound from the Ringwraiths?

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