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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can the dwarves and Bilbo reach the third camp outside the 'doorstep'?
(a) On horseback.
(b) Either by a narrow path along the edge of a precipice or by ropes.
(c) Only by ropes - no other way is possible.
(d) By floating along the river.

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

3. 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.

4. Which dwarf is not present on the Doorstep when the door is finally opened?
(a) Balin.
(b) Thorin.
(c) Gloin.
(d) Bombur.

5. What is the other name for Rivendell?
(a) The Last Homely House.
(b) The Hidden Valley.
(c) The Valley of the Elves.
(d) The Edge of the Wild.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gandalf's last piece of advice before he leaves the dwarves and Bilbo?

2. What happened outside Beorn's hall on the first night the adventurers stayed there?

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

4. Where were Glamdring and Orcrist originally forged?

5. What animals set up the dinner table and light the lamps in Beorn's hall?

(see the answer key)

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