Characters
Plot & Events
Setting
Quotes & Key Moments
Theme & Meaning
100

Who confronts the Balrog on the bridge?

Gandalf

100

Where does the Fellowship go after leaving Moria?

Lothlórien

100

What bridge does Gandalf defend?

The Bridge of Khazad-dûm

100

Who says, “You cannot pass”?

Gandalf

100

What theme is shown by Gandalf’s sacrifice?

Courage / sacrifice / duty

200

Which elf lady rules in Lothlórien?

Galadriel

200

What magical object does Galadriel show Frodo and Sam?

 The Mirror of Galadriel

200

What forest realm do the elves protect?

Lothlórien

200

What does Frodo offer Galadriel?

The Ring

200

What theme is shown when Galadriel refuses the Ring?

Resisting temptation / humility

300

Which member of the Fellowship tries to take the Ring from Frodo?

Boromir

300

What river does the Fellowship travel down near the end?

 The Anduin (Great River)

300

What hill/seat near the end does Frodo climb to decide what to do?

Amon Hen (Seat of Seeing)

300

What does Galadriel refuse?

Taking the Ring / becoming a dark queen

300

What theme is shown by Boromir’s actions?

Corruption of power / temptation

400

Who insists on accompanying Frodo at the end of the book?

Sam

400

What major decision does Frodo make in the final chapter?

To leave the Fellowship and continue alone

400

What nearby hill is associated with hearing?

Amon Lhaw

400

What gift helps Frodo and Sam on their journey as food?

Lembas bread

400

Why is Sam important to Frodo’s journey thematically?

Loyalty / friendship / selflessness

500

Which character becomes the practical leader after Gandalf’s fall?

 Aragorn

500

What is one reason Galadriel is tested by the Ring?

Great power makes temptation greater

500

Where is it that Boromir wants to go

Minas Tirith

500

What happens when Frodo puts on the Ring at Amon Hen?

He sees farther / senses the Eye searching for him

500

What does the breaking of the Fellowship suggest about evil’s power?

It divides people / creates conflict / isolates individuals

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