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Fantasy Literature: J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring Answers

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Which line is an example of direct characterization?

A
Bilbo was very rich and very peculiar, and had been the wonder of the Shire for sixty years . . .
B
And if that was not enough for fame, there was also his prolonged vigour to marvel at.
C
At ninety-nine they began to call him well-preserved; but unchanged would have been nearer the mark.
D
And it was popularly believed, whatever the old folk might say, that the Hill at Bag End was full of tunnels stuffed with treasure.
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Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.On this occasion the presents were unusually good. The hobbit-children were so excited that for a while they almost forgot about eating. There were toys the like of which they had never seen before, all beautiful and some obviously magical. Many of them had indeed been ordered a year before, and all the way from the Mountain and from Dale, and were of real dwarf-make.

A
Great presents are given at the party.
B
The children almost forget to eat.
C
Some of the toys are magical.
D
The gifts have been ordered very early.
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Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not matter. Many people from other parts of the Shire were also asked; and there were even a few from outside the borders. Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person. He gave away presents to all and sundry—the latter were those who went out again by a back way and came in again by the gate.

A
as mysterious
B
as welcoming
C
as romantic
D
as frugal
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Which line best helps readers identify the community spirit of Hobbiton?

A
“Run away now!” said Gandalf. “You will get plenty when the time comes.” Then he disappeared inside with Bilbo, and the door was shut.
B
From the time of Gandalf’s arrival he remained hidden from view.
C
A special entrance was cut into the bank leading to the road, and wide steps and a large white gate were built there.
D
People became enthusiastic; and they began to tick off the days on the calendar; and they watched eagerly for the postman, hoping for invitations.
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Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.Then the weather clouded over. That was on Wednesday the eve of the Party. Anxiety was intense. Then Thursday, September the 22nd, actually dawned. The sun got up, the clouds vanished, flags were unfurled and the fun began.Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not matter.

A
The weather is cloudy on the day of the party.
B
The community anxiously awaits the gathering.
C
Only a few neighbors are invited to the party.
D
Only Bilbo is concerned with the weather.
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Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring."How bright your garden looks!” said Gandalf."Yes,” said Bilbo. "I am very fond indeed of it, and of all the dear old Shire; but I think I need a holiday.”"You mean to go on with your plan then?”"I do. I made up my mind months ago, and I haven’t changed it.”"Very well. It is no good saying any more. Stick to your plan—your whole plan, mind—and I hope it will turn out for the best, for you, and for all of us.”"I hope so. Anyway I mean to enjoy myself on Thursday, and have my little joke.”

A
as determined
B
as generous
C
as homesick
D
as unfriendly
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Which line best helps readers identify a countryside setting?

A
When the old man, helped by Bilbo and some dwarves, had finished unloading, Bilbo gave a few pennies away;
B
The young hobbits stared at the door in vain for a while, and then made off, feeling that the day of the party would never come.
C
Inside Bag End, Bilbo and Gandalf were sitting at the open window of a small room looking out west on to the garden.
D
“Yes,” said Bilbo. “I am very fond indeed of it, and of all the dear old Shire; but I think I need a holiday.”
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Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring.Twelve more years passed. Each year the Bagginses had given very lively combined birthday-parties at Bag End; but now it was understood that something quite exceptional was being planned for that autumn. Bilbo was going to be eleventy-one, 111, a rather curious number, and a very respectable age for a hobbit (the Old Took himself had only reached 130); and Frodo was going to be thirty-three, 33, an important number: the date of his "coming of age”. . .

A
The Bagginses throw extravagant parties.
B
Bilbo, a hobbit, is going to be 111.
C
Frodo is turning 33 years old.
D
Thirty-three is an important number.
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Which is an example of indirect characterization?

A
Our teacher was quick to laugh. He had a great sense of humor.
B
The small girl smiled shyly after completing her piano solo.
C
Samuel was anxious and very eager to please his teacher.
D
Luke had a large vocabulary. He was an excellent writer.
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author’s messagemain characterssocial environmentoverall theme

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author’s message
B
main characters
C
social environment
D
overall theme

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