10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Aragorn choose to pursue the orcs instead of following Frodo and Sam after the Fellowship breaks apart?
2. What do Merry and Pippin accomplish by meeting Treebeard in Fangorn Forest?
3. How does Gandalf change after his return to Middle-earth?
4. What is the immediate cause of the Battle of Helm's Deep?
5. Why does Frodo accept Gollum as his guide toward Mordor?
6. How does Faramir differ from his brother Boromir in his response to learning about the Ring?
7. What does Sam's decision to take the Ring after Shelob stings Frodo reveal about his character?
8. How does the theme of loyalty under pressure appear in the Rohan storyline?
9. What happens at the end of The Two Towers that leaves the story unresolved?
10. What does Gollum's behavior throughout the second half of the book suggest about the Ring's long-term effects on a person?
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