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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is surprising about the orcs that attacked the fellowship at the seat of Amon Lhaw?

3. What did the Black rider offer Farmer Maggot for information about Baggins?

4. What does Gimli say that Frodo's mithril shirt is worth more than?

5. Why was Gandalf late to see Frodo on his journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What strange event took place during the first night of battle at Helm's Deep that seems to make the Orc army so fearful?

4. What is the stone called that caused Pippin so much pain when he looked into it?

5. What is Faramir's name for the Ring of Power?

6. Who is the first person that Frodo sees when he awakens in Rivendell after his ride with Glorfindel?

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

8. What is the crown of the beheaded king's statue made of?

9. Why does Pippin volunteer to serve Denethor when he is brought to the Stewards Hall at Minas Tirith?

10. Who are Tinuviel and Beren from Aragorn's story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is involved in the scene on Mount Doom, and what do they each have to gain by doing this? How does this scene affect the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

How does Gollum die, and why is this so significant? What message is Tolkien trying to send with Gollum's death?

Essay Topic 3

Anger and its consequences are major themes presented in this book. Using the text, cite 3- 4 examples of how characters acting out of anger altered the course of the plot.

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