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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?
(a) It had fallen off and become lost while the Eagles were rescuing the adventurers from the wargs and goblins.
(b) Nothing - Thorin uses it to enhance his kingly apperance when he presents himself to the Master of Laketown.
(c) The King of the Wood Elves took it from Thorin when he was made prisoner.
(d) It had become hopelessly rusty in the trip down the river.

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

3. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?
(a) He hears goblins going fishing.
(b) He comes to the edge of a subterranean lake.
(c) He blunders into a dead end.
(d) Gollum catches him.

4. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?
(a) A thrush.
(b) A raven.
(c) A crow.
(d) An eagle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What skills or interests does the Master have that have made him the ruler of Laketown?

2. What does Gollum call the ring?

3. Why is Bilbo unhappy during their stay in Laketown?

4. What does Gollum eat?

5. What had Fili's barrel been used to carry before he escaped inside it?

(see the answer key)

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