Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring – Flashcards
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Who is in the room when Frodo wakes up in Rivendell?
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Gandalf
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Who commanded the flood that washed away The Nine?
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Elrond
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Who saved Frodo's life and cured his injury?
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Elrond
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What kept Gandalf from meeting Frodo at the appointed time in the Shire?
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Gandalf was imprjsoned by Saruman in a tower
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What does Gandalf tell Frodo about the background of the Black Riders?
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Gandalf tells Frodo that the Black Riders were once the nine kings that fell under the spell of the Great One
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Besides the Ring-wraiths, which other races help Sauron?
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The Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, some mortal men
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What does Frodo see when he shows Bilbo the ring?
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He sees a wrinkled, old looking creature
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What are other names for Sauron?
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The Dark Lord, Lord of the Ring, Sauron of Mordor
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What races are represented at the gathering of Rivendell?
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Elves, Dwarves, Men, Hobbits, and Wizards
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What is the major purpose of the meeting at Rivendell?
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The major purpose was to decide what to do with the One Ring
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What bad news does Legolas reveal to the council?
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Legolas tells the council that Gollum had disappeared/escaped
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What mistake does Gandalf admit to making concerning the Ring?
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He trusted Saruman and let Bilbo keep it for far too long
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Why does Saruman desire the Ring?
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Saruman wanted to rule alongside Sauron
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How does Gandalf escape from Saruman's prison?
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Gwalhir, the Great Eagle rescued him
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What three things did Boromir and his brother Faramir see in their dream about Rivendell?
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They saw a Hobbit, a broken sword, and Isildur's bane
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Which of the characters at the council wants to use the Ring of Power to defeat the Dark Lord?
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Boromir
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Why does Elrond reject the suggestion to defeat the Dark Lord with the Ring?
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He knows that anything done to the Ring will turn into evil
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What is the decision of the council concerning the Ring?
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The council decides to go to Mount Mordor to destroy the Ring in a fire
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What is the weakness in Sauron and how will the group catch him off guard?
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Sauron doesn't believe that anyone will bring the Ring to Mordor so he won't be expecting the Fellowship to come
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Explain the significance of the racial makeup of the fellowship?
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The fellowship has representatives of every free race
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Who are the nine members of the fellowship?
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Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, and Boromir
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Why don't Frodo and his companions start out immediately after the Council of Elrond?
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Elrond sent out scouts to track the Black Riders movements and they waited for them to return
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What gifts does Bilbo give to Frodo before the journey begins?
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Bilbo gave Frodo his sword and a belt of pearl and crystal
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What gift does Elrond give to Gandalf before the company leaves Rivendell
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Miruvor (a reviving cordial)
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How does the Dark Lord affect the weather at the mountain pass of Caradhas?
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The Dark Lord creates a blizzard/snowstorm to hold them off
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How does Elrond's gift help the halflings to survive the storm?
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Gandalf used the gift to revitalize themselves
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What is the only option left to the company after the snow storm on the mountain pass?
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The only option left is to go through the Mines of Moria
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How does Gandalf open the hidden doors leading into the caves of Moria
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He said the elven word for friend
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What evidence is there that Frodo and the others are not alone in the caves?
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Frodo heard footsteps or faint knocking following them
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What was Moria?
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Cave minds
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Why was Moria abandoned?
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The Orcs took over
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How does the company discover what happened to Balin?
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They find his tomb and go through dwarven records
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How was the legendary Balin killed?
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He was killed by Orcs
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What sound begins after Pippin drops a stone down a well?
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The company begins to hear footsteps and goblin drums
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What does it mean when the company begins to hear drums?
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The Orcs are coming
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What secret saves Frodo from the Orc's spear?
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He was saved by the chain mail he wore
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Describe the Balrog
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A dark figure streaming with fire
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Why does Gandalf believe the company will be safe if it is daylight outside when they reach the Gates?
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Gandalf knows the Orcs wouldn't reach them because they don't like the light
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What does Gandalf do to ensure the company's safe passage out of Moria?
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He sacrifices himself
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What happens to Gandalf?
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He falls into the abyss
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The Elves of Lothlorien are what type of elves?
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Woodland elves
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What conditions do Haldir and the others place on the company before permitting them to pass through elf lands?
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Gimli must be blindfolded
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Why do the elves not want Gimli in the trees or forest?
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Elves and Dwarves have a bad history
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How does Gimli respond to the conditions the Elves give him?
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He doesn't want to go through so he throws a tantrum
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How does Aragorn respond to the conditions the Elves give Gimli?
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He makes everyone go blindfolded
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Describe Galadriel
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Tall in height and her hair was deep-gold in color
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What happens to Lady Galadriel holds each of the company in her gaze?
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They cannot look at her for a long period of time because she speak to them through her mind
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How does Lady Galadriel make Gimli feel welcome?
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She speaks to him in Dwarvish
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What is the Mirror of Galadriel?
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It is a basin of water that the Elves use to see different things
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What does Lady Galadriel say about what the Mirror shows?
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If you leave the Mirror to work, she wouldn't be able to tell you what you will see
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Describe the vision Sam sees while looking into the mirror
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He sees the Shire and that it's changing
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Describe the vision Frodo sees while looking into the mirror
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He sees the eye of Sauron looking for the Ring
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What will happen to Galadriel if Frodo destroys the Ring?
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Her power will diminish and Lothlorien will fade away
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Why does Frodo offer the One Ring to Galadriel?
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He thinks she will be able to handle it since she already has one of the three rings
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How is this her response to this offer much like Gandalfs?
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She realizes that she would be tempted to use it to overthrow Sauron
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What parting gifts do the Elves present to the company?
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The company is given lembas bread, cloaks, and robes
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What wound does Gimli receive in leaving Lothlorien?
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A heartbreak
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What is Sam's dream while floating down the Great River?
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Sam dreams of a log with eyes following them
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What disguise is Gollum using as he follows the company?
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A log
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What is Aragorn's plan on which direction to take on the River?
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He wants to continue going down the River
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Why does Boromir disagree to keep going down the river?
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He wants to take the Ring to defeat the Dark Lord
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Of what significance to Aragorn is the Argonath, the Pillars of the Kings?
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All of Aragorns ancestor were buried there.
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What decision is forced upon the company in the shadow of Tol Brandir?
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Which direction to gi
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Who must make all of the final decisions?
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Frodo because he is the Ring-Bearer
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What does Boromir advise Frodo to do with the Ring?
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Boromir wanted Frodo to give him the Ring
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What does Frodo do to outwit Boromir and escape?
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He puts the Ring on and disappears
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What does Frodo see while wearing the Ring to hide from Boromir?
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He sees War everywhere
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Why does Frodo decided to leave the fellowship behind and continue his quest alone?
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He doesn't want to risk anyone else's life + the Ring cant corrupt them anymore
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Where does Frodo plan to go now that he is separated from the company?
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Mordor
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Who goes with Frodo to Mordor?
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Sam
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In what ways is Bilbo an unusual hobbit?
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Bilbo is an unusual hobbit because he likes adventure, is wealthy, and never ages
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Who is Frodo, and what is relationship to Bilbo?
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Frodo is a hobbit from the Shire. Bilbo is his older cousin who adopted him
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How might the Hobbits in the Shire describe Gandalf the Wizard?
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Hobbits in the Shire might describe Gandalf as an attraction/disturber of the peace
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What "Three Purposes" does Bilbo have for wanting to assemble his friends and relatives?
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To express his fondness, to celebrate his and Frodo's birthday, and to tell everyone that he's leaving
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Why does Bilbo want to go away?
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Bilbo wants to see the mountains one last time and to finish his book.
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How does Bilbo react when Gandalf reminds him that he has had the Ring long enough?
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Bilbo seems defensive/possessive over the Ring
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What warning does Gandalf give Frodo concerning the Ring?
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Frodo should hardly ever use the Ring and that he should keep it safe and secret
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What does Gandalf predict will happen to Frodo or anyone who uses the Ring?
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He predicted that they wouldn't be able to get rid of it or that they would cursed because of it
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When did Gandalf first suspect that the Ring had power over Bilbo?
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When Bilbo refused to give up the Ring, He didn't age, and started calling the Ring his precious
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How does Gandalf prove Frodo's Ring is especially powerful?
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He throws the Ring into fire to show that it can't be easily destroyed
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What words are inscribed in Elvish on the Ring?
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One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to bid them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bid them
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Who owned the Original 20 rings?
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3 Rings are owned by Elves, 9 for Mortal Men, 7 for Dwarves, and then the One Ring
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What does the Ringmaker wish to do with the Ring?
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He wishes to use the Ring to rule over all of middle earth
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Who is Sauron?
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The Dark Lord, the Ring maker
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How did Sauron lose the master-Ring?
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It was cut from his hand in battle
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How did Bilbo acquire the Ring?
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He found it in a cave and got it from Gollum
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What is the significance of Gollums having been a Hobbit before acquiring the Ring?
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It shows how the Ring possessed/corrupted him
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Why did Sauron allow Gollum to escape?
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To find the Ring
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Why does Gandalf caution Frodo against throwing the Ring away?
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If Frodo throws away the Ring, it could end up in the hands of the wrong person
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What is the only way the One Ring can be destroyed?
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It has to be thrown into Mount Doom in Mordor
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Why does Gandalf refuse the Ring when Frodo offers it to him?
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Gandalf doesn't want to have to much power and end up misusing it
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How does Gandalf punish Sam when discovers him listening at the window?
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Gandalf punished Sam by making him go with Frodo
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Frodo does not want the other Hobbits in Hobbiton to know that he is leaving on a quest?
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Frodo sells all of his stuff
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Describe the Dark Rider that Frodo and the others see along the road
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A large man covered in a black cloak riding a black horse
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What urge does Frodo have when he sees the Dark rider?
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Frodo felt the urge to use the Ring
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Who saves Frodo, Pippin, and Sam from the Dark Riders?
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Elves
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List some character traits common to Elves
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Appear to glow, beautiful
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What concerns do Frodo and Gildor have about Gandalf?
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Frodo and Gildor are concerned that something might have happened to Gandalf
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What advice does Gildor give to Frodo?
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Gildor tells Frodo to not go on this journey alone and that he must leave immediately
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What is Sam's opinion of elves now that he has met them?
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Sam believes that elves are above his dislikes or likes
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Why is Frodo terrified of Farmer Maggot?
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When Frodo was younger, Farmer Maggot's dogs chased him for stealing mushrooms
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Frodo learns from Farmer Maggot that Dark Riders are in the area. Frodo becomes worried about reaching the Ferry safely. In what ways does Farmer Maggot help Frodo reach the ferry safely?
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Farmer Maggot covered Frodo up in blankets inside a wagon
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In what ways are the Bucklanders different from other Hobbits?
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Bucklanders were fond of boating and swimming and they locked their doors at night
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What route do Frodo and Merry propose to take out of the Shire?
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To cross the Old Forest
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Why does Fatty Bolger stay behind?
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Fatty has no desire to leave the Shire and he also wanted to protect Frodo's secret and he's afraid of the forest
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What makes the Old Forest strange and frightening to the Hobbits?
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Trees in the forest seem to jump out at you
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What happens to the paths in the old forest?
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The paths begin to close on either side
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How do Frodo and his friends get herded down to the withywindle?
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The path directs them down the hill
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What does the old man willow do to the Hobbits?
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He ties them with his branches
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How do Frodo and Sam try to rescue Pippin and Merry?
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They try to burn the tree
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Who come's to the Hobbits rescue?
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Tom Bombadil
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Who is Goldberry?
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Daughter of the River
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Describe Goldberry
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Goldberry is tall, beautiful
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How does the spell cast on Frodo by Goldberry differ from the spell of fair elven voices?
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It seems more fair and closer to the heart
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What makes Tom Bombadil unique?
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Unaffected by the Ring
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Why do you suppose Tom does not disappear when he tries on the Ring?
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He is older than the power of the Ring
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Why does Frodo feel the need to slip on the Ring after Tom returns it to him?
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The longer the Ring is in the possession of someone the more possessive over it they become
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What is a barrow-wight?
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A monster that lurks along burial mounds
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What do barrow-wights keep in their barrows?
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Treasure
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How are Sam, Pippin and Merry dressed when Frodo sees them laid out in the barrow?
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They are dressed in riches as if they themselves were being buried
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Why does Frodo decide to not put on the Ring to escape from the barrow?
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He doesn't want to abandon his friends
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How does Tom Bombadil defeat the Barrow-wight?
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He left the treasure in the sunlight and sang an elven song
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What does Tom choose from the barrow treasure for each hobbit, and what makes these choices special?
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He chooses daggers and they are special because they are like swords to Hobbits.
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What was the peculiar but excellent arrangement in the relationship of the Bree Hobbits and men?
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They live amongst each other in peace but don't mingle
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Who are the rangers and what sets them apart?
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The rangers are wandering folk. They are different because they can talk to animals
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What advice do Merry and Pippin give each other at the end of their supper in "The Prancing Pony"?
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To stay low and indoors, don't get lost or talk too much
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What happens to Frodo while he is singing his song?
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The Ring slips on his finger
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How does Frodo explain his strange disappearance to the crowded room?
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He says he rolled under the table
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What are the consequences of Frodo's accidental disappearance?
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It summoned the Ring-wraiths
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Describe Strider
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A suspicious, tall, dark, and weather-beaten person
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Why has Strider been looking for Frodo Baggins?
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Strider wanted to give him advice
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What is Strider's price for giving Frodo and the others information that may help them?
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Strider wanted to join them on his journey
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What is the information that Strider has for Frodo?
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Black horsemen had passed through Bree
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What is in the letter from Gandalf that Butterbur has for Frodo?
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It said that Black Riders were looking for him
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What precautions do Frodo and the others take so that they are safe for the night?
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Strider keeps watch
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Why does Frodo begin to trust Strider?
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Gandalf sent Strider to protect them
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What has happened at Crickhollow?
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The Black Riders set a fire
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How are the Hobbits delayed in Bree?
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The horses and ponies are all gone
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Why is Strider leading the group to weathertop?
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It gives him a vantage point and he was keeping off of all roads and used the pathways
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Who do Frodo and Strider think may have been at Weathertop? What is the message Frodo finds on the cairn?
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Frodo and Strider think Gandalf might have been there. Frodo finds an elven song
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What story does Strider tell during the night on weathertop?
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He tells the story of Tinuviel Elberen
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From the story Aragorn told the night on weathertop, what does it foreshadow?
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It could show that Aragorn could be in love with an elf
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How are the Black Riders able to see the Hobbits?
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They sense the Ring
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Why does Frodo slip the Ring on his finger while leaving Weathertop?
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He has an urge and wants to get away
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What new information about the Black Riders does Frodo discover?
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Frodo discovers that they can see each other
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What happens to Frodo as a result of the attack by the Black Riders?
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Frodo is stabbed in the shoulder
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What is the nature of Frodo's injury? Why is Strider worried about Frodo's knife wound?
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Frodo's injury is very difficult to heal. It worries Strider because the knife used was cursed
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What is the sign Strider receives telling him that it is safe to cross the bridge to the Ford of Bruinen?
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He found an elf stone on the bridge
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Who finds the group on the path to Rivendell? Why is he looking for Frodo and the others?
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Glorfindel was sent to look for them because they were feared to be in danger
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What special skills does Glorfindel posses?
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He can heal even the worst injuries
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Why is it that Frodo cannot remain with his friends?
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He endangers them and they slow him down
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At the Ford of Bruinen, what saves Frodo from being captured by the Black Riders?
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Cavalry of Waves
