FOTR Book 1 Ch. 10-12 Quiz

Why does Strider open the door before telling the hobbits what he knows?

• He noticed that it wasn't closed all the way and it's cold.
  
• He is nervous and checking for anyone who might be spying.
  
• He thought he heard a knock.
• He was expecting Nob to come back to the room with blankets for the hobbits. 

Why did Strider want to find Frodo Baggins?

• He overheard some Orcs talking about him.
• He wanted to kill Frodo.
  
• Gandalf had instructed him to do such.
• He knew Frodo from Bag End.

Why can't Billy Ferny be trusted?

• He helped the Black Riders during the first war.
• He's working for Sauron, so he's always spying. 
• He owes a lot of money to Strider.
• He'd sell anything to anyone, meaning he can't be trusted with sensitive information. 

What is Strider's real name? 

• Aragorn
• Legolas
• Strider
• Saruman the White

Why were the alert horns blown in the Shire?

• The Black Riders found Frodo at Bag End.
• Bilbo had returned, but he was possessed.
• The Black Riders were there.
• The hobbits couldn't resist the power of the ring.

How does the company plan to travel to Rivendell?

• They will go back through the Old Forest.
• They will wade through the river even though they know it's treacherous; however, it'll throw off their scent to the Black Riders.
• They will use the main road. 

What does Butterbur buy from Billy Ferny?

• A group of soldiers.
  
• A sick- looking pony.
• The ring he stole from Frodo.
• Three horses.

 Who gets hit in the nose with an apple?

• Billy Fern
• Sam
• Aragorn
• Butterbur

Who attacks the company and hurts Frodo?

• The Elves
• Black Riders
• Billy Fern
• Orcs

Who does the company run into on the road that helps them?

• Bilbo and Gollum
• Gandalf
• Legolas, finally, someone handsome!
• Glorfindel