From the inside cover:
The rules presented here and the accompanying adventure, 'The Road to Henneth Annûn', give you more specifics about roleplaying, including some examples and hints to guide you through the adventure. The Narrator can use this material to help you make your first roleplaying experience easier and to introduce the rules of the game in small, manageable pieces.
Contents listed from the PDF version:
Introduction: How to use this booklet
What is Roleplaying?
The Lord of the Rings Dice Runes Key
The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game: Quick-start Adventure
Fast Play Rules
Your Character Sheet
Characters
Melephin (Elf)
Caranor (Man, Middle Man)
Galathil (Man, Dúnedan)
Adventure: The Road to Henneth Annûn (with 3 encounters)
Narrator Map
Player Map