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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is heard throughout Gondor as Rohan'sarmy arrives?

2. What is Gimli so ashamed of as he travels with Aragorn on his secret mission?

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

4. What does Sam do when Frodo collapses half way up Mount Doom?

5. What does Sam hear in the bushes after he cooks the two rabbits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

This book is set in many different locations. Compare and contrast these locations. How did these different places affect the outcome of the book?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this novel all had their own goals and motivations. Select 4 characters and determine the primary motivation for each. How did each of their goals affect the characters around them?

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