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

2. What mistaken belief is held by the younger people of Laketown?
(a) They believe that the dragon is harmless and even friendly.
(b) They believe that Thorin is not the rightful King Under the Mountain.
(c) They believe that the dragon does not exist.
(d) They believe that the river will flow with gold once the King Under the Mountain returns.

3. 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 long nose and bristling beard.
(c) By his red cloak, black boots and dark green tunic
(d) By his blue hood with the silver tassel and by his golden chain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals does Bilbo sense as he wanders through the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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