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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phase of the moon is showing when Elrond studies the map?
(a) A full moon.
(b) A new moon.
(c) A gibbous moon.
(d) A crescent moon.

2. What weather forces the adventurers to seek shelter in a cave in Chapter 4?
(a) A blizzard.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) Hail and sleet.

3. What does Bilbo learn about his sword in Chapter 5?
(a) It acts as a compass so he does not lose his sense of direction.
(b) He can use it like a match to make fire.
(c) It is an elvish blade like Glamdring and Orcrist.
(d) It helps him see in the dark.

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

5. What is obviously magical about Gandalf's sword Glamdring (Foe-hammer)?
(a) It cannot be taken out of the owner's hand unless the owner is killed.
(b) It emits a high-pitched screeching sound when it kills goblins.
(c) It becomes invisible when the owner is in danger.
(d) It burns blue when goblins are nearby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which troll catches Bilbo in Chapter 2?

2. What does Bilbo's handwriting look like?

3. What musical instrument does Thorin Oakenshield play?

4. What was the name of Bilbo's mother?

5. What type of bird is named in the moon-letters on the map?

(see the answer key)

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