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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Glamdring and Orcrist originally forged?
(a) In Rivendell itself.
(b) In the Mines of Moria.
(c) In the ancient elvish kingdom of Gondolin.
(d) In Thror's kingdom that was destroyed by the dragon.

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

3. Which of the following methods do the dwarves not use in an attempt to open the secret door before the keyhole is revealed?
(a) Throwing loose rocks at the cliff face.
(b) Beating on the stone and pushing at the cliff face.
(c) Using pickaxes to break through the stone.
(d) Reciting spells that can open locked doors.

4. 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) Promising the Elvenking a share of the treasure.
(d) Committing suicide.

5. What is another name for the Dwarves' New Year?
(a) The Hunter's Moon.
(b) Durin's Day.
(c) The Day of the Thrush.
(d) The Threshold of Winter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the elvenking's butler?

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

4. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?

5. What is the English translation for the names of the swords (Orcrist and Glamdring) that Thorin and Gandalf now own?

(see the answer key)

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