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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How do the dwarves manage to obtain three ponies in Chapter 15?
(a) They find that three of the ponies escaped from the dragon and were wandering down the river.
(b) They capture and tame wild ponies that were living in the area.
(c) Bilbo steals the ponies off the Lakemen using his magic ring.
(d) Dain from the Iron Hills sends the ponies to help Thorin.

3. What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddle contest?
(a) He will have to give the ring back to Gollum.
(b) Gollum will hand him over to the goblins in return for food.
(c) Gollum will eat him.
(d) Bilbo will become Gollum's slave.

4. How does Bilbo manage to recognize Thorin after freeing him from the barrel?
(a) By a distinctive scar left from his encounter with Smaug in the distant past.
(b) By his blue hood with the silver tassel and by his golden chain.
(c) By his red cloak, black boots and dark green tunic
(d) By his long nose and bristling beard.

5. 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) The King of the Wood Elves took it from Thorin when he was made prisoner.
(c) Nothing - Thorin uses it to enhance his kingly apperance when he presents himself to the Master of Laketown.
(d) It had become hopelessly rusty in the trip down the river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bilbo most want to happen while the dwarves are preparing for a siege by the elves and Lakemen?

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

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

5. Who sit beside Thorin at the high table after Thorin proclaims himself as the descendant of Thror, King Under the Mountain?

(see the answer key)

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