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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sam hear in the bushes after he cooks the two rabbits?
(a) Gollum arguing with Smeagol.
(b) The forest burning.
(c) An imitated bird-call.
(d) Frodo crying.

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

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

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

5. How does Sam get through the tower of Cirith Ungol despite the efforts to stop him?
(a) He kills them with Frodo's sword.
(b) He uses the phial of light from Galadriel.
(c) He puts on the Rig and sneaks past.
(d) He promises to share the power and protection that the Ring offers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gollum get the ring back from Frodo?

2. What does Theoden offer the Wildmen in return for showing him the secret road to Minas Tirith?

3. Why are the men of Gondor worried when Gandalf rides past them with Pippin on his way to Minas Tirith?

4. Where does the army decide to go after the battle of Minas Tirith?

5. Why is Denethor angry with Faramir when Faramir explains the event in Ithilien?

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