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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bilbo see first after escaping Gollum and the dark tunnels?
(a) Balin.
(b) Gollum.
(c) Bombur.
(d) Gandalf.

2. Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?
(a) The goblins are wearing soft shoes.
(b) The dwarves are talking too loudly.
(c) The goblins have made themselves invisible.
(d) The echoes inside the caves are too confusing.

3. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?
(a) He forgot that the elves would notice that the barrels were still full.
(b) He forgot that he had nobody to pack him inside a barrel.
(c) He forgot that he couldn't swim.
(d) He forgot to leave air-holes so the dwarves could breathe through.

4. How does Beorn react to the dwarves' talk of gold, silver and jewels?
(a) He ignores them, as he has no interest in treasures.
(b) He is intrigued and starts becoming greedy for a share of the treasure.
(c) He is angry and perplexed at their greed.
(d) He is amazed at the skill the dwarves talk about.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Bilbo drop his torch after finding the Arkenstone?

2. Which of the following does not happen when one of the adventurers steps into the ring of lights surrounding the elves' feast?

3. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?

4. What does Bilbo take from the trolls' hoard of loot?

5. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?

(see the answer key)

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