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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Master believe about Thorin and his company at first?
(a) That they are frauds.
(b) That Thorin will be a worthy ally and trade partner.
(c) That Thorin will be killed by the dragon.
(d) That Thorin is the true King Under the Mountain.

2. What does Gollum call the ring?
(a) My birthday present.
(b) My hiding place.
(c) My special secret.
(d) My precious.

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

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

5. What is the most common building material used in Laketown?
(a) Rammed earth.
(b) Stone.
(c) Wood.
(d) Iron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistaken belief is held by the younger people of Laketown?

2. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?

3. How do the dwarves manage to obtain three ponies in Chapter 15?

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

5. What is the first landmark feature that Bilbo notices as the barrel he is riding takes him out of the forest?

(see the answer key)

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