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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?
(a) He swims, as he is an excellent swimmer.
(b) He paddles a little boat.
(c) He rides on the back of blind fish.
(d) His ring helps him walk across the surface of the water.

2. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?
(a) He hears goblins going fishing.
(b) He blunders into a dead end.
(c) Gollum catches him.
(d) He comes to the edge of a subterranean lake.

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

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

5. Who sit beside Thorin at the high table after Thorin proclaims himself as the descendant of Thror, King Under the Mountain?
(a) Dwalin and Balin.
(b) Fili and Kili.
(c) Bilbo and the Master.
(d) Bofur and Bombur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gollum call the ring?

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

3. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?

4. What is "never thirsty, ever drinking/All in mail never clinking?"

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

(see the answer key)

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