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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the elves hiding when they sing nonsense songs to welcome the adventurers to Rivendell?
(a) Under the narrow stone bridge.
(b) In trees beside the path.
(c) Beside the stream.
(d) On the roof of Rivendell.

2. What prediction of Gandalf's comes true in Chapter 9?
(a) They will have to abandon their quest and return to digging coal.
(b) The dwarves have learned to trust Bilbo to save them.
(c) They will be unable to reach the Lonely Mountain by Durin's Day.
(d) They came to disaster when they left the path in Mirkwood.

3. How does Beorn find out that Gandalf's story is true?
(a) He finds the burnt wolf-glade and also forces a captive warg and goblin to tell him.
(b) The Lord of the Eagles tells him.
(c) He finds the dead body of the Great Goblin.
(d) His bees bring him the news.

4. Which of the following is not a hazard that needs to be avoided in the path leading to Rivendell?
(a) A very narrow bridge over a swift-flowing stream.
(b) Steep slopes and deep ravines.
(c) Avalanches and rock falls.
(d) Deceptively green bogs.

5. What is Thorin considering doing when he learns that the other dwarves are also in prison with him?
(a) Telling the Elvenking about the quest and the treasure.
(b) Swearing to become a slave of the elves for the rest of his life.
(c) Committing suicide.
(d) Promising the Elvenking a share of the treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bombur choose to stay below and guard the ponies in Chapter 11?

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

3. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?

4. What does Bilbo deduce from seeing the smoke and steam issuing from the Front Gate?

5. What type of birds inhabit the area of the mountain and valleys closest to the Front Gate?

(see the answer key)

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