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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Roac give to Thorin about the Lakemen?
(a) To attack first before the elf army arrives.
(b) Not to trust any of them, as they want to steal the gold.
(c) To trust all of them, especially the Master.
(d) To trust Bard, and to share the treasure with them.

2. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) A fortnight.
(d) Two days.

3. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?
(a) He rides on the back of blind fish.
(b) He paddles a little boat.
(c) His ring helps him walk across the surface of the water.
(d) He swims, as he is an excellent swimmer.

4. Why do the goblins not find Bilbo after he is knocked unconscious?
(a) They see him, but do not bother with him.
(b) The are too busy looking at the dwarves and Gandalf.
(c) He is lying quietly in a dark corner.
(d) They have all been killed by Gandalf's magic.

5. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?
(a) The dragon had a lot of treasure, so there is plenty for all to share.
(b) Some of the treasure came from Dale and belonged to Bard's ancestors.
(c) The people of Laketown helped the dwarves when the dwarves were in need, but are now in need themselves.
(d) Bard was the one who actually killed the dragon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

2. Why is the King of the Wood Elves wiser than the men of Laketown?

3. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?

4. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?

5. What is the most common building material used in Laketown?

(see the answer key)

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