Lord of the Rings Test

The Lord of the Rings is written in _________ tense, from a _________ point of view.

• A. past; first person

• B. past; third person

• C. present; first person

• D. present; third person

What does the following passage mainly reveal about the central conflict Frodo faces?

'All the same,' said Frodo, 'even if Bilbo could not kill Gollum, I wish he had not kept the Ring. I wish he had never found it, and that I had not got it! Why did you let me keep it? Why didn't you make me throw it away, or, or destroy it?'

• A. The Ring in Frodo’s possession is extremely powerful.

• B. Frodo feels his possession of the Ring is not a choice.

• C. Bilbo is to blame for the evil surrounding the Ring.

• D. Frodo’s fear of the Ring is rooted in his imagination.

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What is most likely the author’s intent in describing the Ring in detail in the following passage?

Frodo drew the Ring out of his pocket again and looked at it. It now appeared plain and smooth, without mark or device that he could see. The gold looked very fair and pure, and Frodo thought how rich and beautiful was its colour, how perfect was its roundness. It was an admirable thing and altogether precious. When he took it out he had intended to fling it from him into the very hottest part of the fire. But he found now that he could not do so, not without a great struggle. He weighed the Ring in his hand, hesitating, and forcing himself to remember all that Gandalf had told him; and then with an effort of will he made a movement, as if to cast it away, but he found that he had put it back in his pocket.

• A. To give the reader a sense of how simple the Ring is.

• B. To show that Frodo is in danger as long as he holds the Ring.

• C. To emphasize how appealing Frodo finds the Ring.

• D. To suggest how easily the Ring could be destroyed.

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Which of the following inferences about the Ring is best supported by the entire excerpt?

• A. Gollum currently holds possession of the Ring.

• B. Frodo will soon lose the Ring.

• C. The Ring can take on many shapes and forms.

• D. The Ring poses a threat to Frodo’s life.

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Which of the following best identifies a theme of this excerpt?

• A. Victory v. defeat

• B. Nature v. magic

• C. Fate v. free will

• D. Death v. immortality

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Which line of dialog from the text best supports the theme identified in Question 5?

• A. “‘I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen?’”

• B. “‘As long as you never used it, I did not think that the Ring would have any lasting effect on you, not for evil, not at any rate for a very long time.’”

• C. “‘With that power I should have power too great and terrible. And over me the Ring would gain a power still greater and more deadly.’”

• D. “‘For even the very wise cannot see all ends.’”

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Which of the following selections best describes Frodo’s relationship with Gandalf?

• A. Frodo thinks of Gandalf as a brother.

• B. Gandalf and Frodo are enemies.

• C. Frodo looks to Gandalf for protection and advice.

• D. Gandalf is irritated with Frodo for needing his help.

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Which passage from the text best supports the answer to Question 7?

• A. “Gandalf laughed grimly. 'You see? Already you too, Frodo, cannot easily let it go, nor will to damage it. And I could not "make" you, except by force, which would break your mind.’”

• B. “'And now,' said the wizard, turning back to Frodo, 'the decision lies with you. But I will always help you.' He laid his hand on Frodo's shoulder. 'I will help you bear this burden, as long as it is yours to bear.'”

• C. “‘But you have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wits as you have.’”

• D. “‘Why did you let me keep it? Why didn't you make me throw it away, or, or destroy it?’”

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Match each character to their personal association with ‘The Ring’:

In possession of the Ring

• Bilbo

• The Enemy

• Gandalf

• Frodo

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Match each character to their personal association with ‘The Ring’:

Would become “too great and terrible” if he held the Ring

• Frodo

• Gandalf

• The Enemy

• Bilbo

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