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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) A fortnight.
(c) We are not told.
(d) Two days.

2. What does Gollum eat?
(a) Ponies and goblins.
(b) Fish and goblins.
(c) Fish and mushrooms.
(d) Bats and spiders.

3. What does Bilbo most want to happen while the dwarves are preparing for a siege by the elves and Lakemen?
(a) He wants the armies to go away and leave them alone.
(b) He wants Gandalf to turn up and take him back to his hobbit hole again.
(c) He wants to steal away with his share of the treasure and leave the dwarves to fight the Lakemen over the rest.
(d) He wants a peaceful resolution to the situation - and enough food

4. How old is Roac the raven?
(a) 135.
(b) 300.
(c) 153.
(d) We are not told.

5. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?
(a) A raven.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A thrush.
(d) A crow.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

5. What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddle contest?

(see the answer key)

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