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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. Where do Merry and Pippin run when they are freed of their ropes as the Rohirram begin attacking the Orcs?

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

3. Where did Saruman run when Isengard was being attacked?

4. What is Treebeard's motto?

5. Who does Aragor find in Fangorn forest when they follow the tracks of Merry and Pippin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Council decide to undertake an almost suicidal attack on the Black Gates of Mordor after the battle at Minas Tirith?

2. Why is Sam so determined to travel with Frodo as Frodo tries to leave alone?

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

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

5. Why do Sam and Frodo choose to follow Gollum to another entrance into Mordor after finally reaching the Black Gate?

6. Who does Sam marry when he returns to the Shire?

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

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

9. What does Aragorn do to let Sauron know that the true heir of the Gondor throne has returned?

10. Why are the hobbits all so excited to see Gandalf arrive for Bilbo's party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sauran uses many different lies and tools to complete his horrible goals. What are some of these, and how did they poison the characters who fell prey to them?

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of unlikely friendships forged in this book. Please explain some of these friendships, and describe how the relationship was forged, as well as how the relationship affected the outcome of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

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