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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Dain from the Iron Hills sends the ponies to help Thorin.
(c) Bilbo steals the ponies off the Lakemen using his magic ring.
(d) They capture and tame wild ponies that were living in the area.

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

3. What is "never thirsty, ever drinking/All in mail never clinking?"
(a) Gollum's grandmother.
(b) A fish.
(c) The skeleton of a drowned knight.
(d) Goblins.

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

5. Why do the goblins not find Bilbo after he is knocked unconscious?
(a) They see him, but do not bother with him.
(b) They have all been killed by Gandalf's magic.
(c) He is lying quietly in a dark corner.
(d) The are too busy looking at the dwarves and Gandalf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gollum eat?

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

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

5. What does Bilbo find on the floor in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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