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

2. What skills or interests does the Master have that have made him the ruler of Laketown?
(a) His knowledge of the Elvish languages.
(b) His economic expertise.
(c) His excellent memory and people skills.
(d) His love of old songs.

3. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?
(a) White horses.
(b) A mountain.
(c) Teeth.
(d) The wind.

4. Why is Bilbo unhappy during their stay in Laketown?
(a) He has a bad cold.
(b) He still wishes he was back in his hobbit-hole.
(c) He does not like the food that the Lake-men offer them.
(d) He is suspicious about the possible motives of the Master.

5. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?
(a) Nothing - Thorin uses it to enhance his kingly apperance when he presents himself to the Master of Laketown.
(b) The King of the Wood Elves took it from Thorin when he was made prisoner.
(c) It had become hopelessly rusty in the trip down the river.
(d) It had fallen off and become lost while the Eagles were rescuing the adventurers from the wargs and goblins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?

2. Where did Gollum live before coming to the underground lake?

3. Why do the goblins not find Bilbo after he is knocked unconscious?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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