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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bilbo see at nightfall as they travel towards Mirkwood?
(a) Spies and servants of the Necromancer.
(b) Wargs and goblins trying to sneak past Beorn's borders.
(c) The borrowed ponies trying to escape.
(d) A great black bear (Beorn in his animal shape) following them.

2. Why does Bombur choose to stay below and guard the ponies in Chapter 11?
(a) He is very fond of the ponies and doesn't want to leave them behind.
(b) He thinks he is too fat for the ropes and that he will get dizzy or trip on the path.
(c) He does not believe that Bilbo and the others have really found the secret door.
(d) He lost a bet and had to go on guard duty as a result.

3. How does Beorn react to the dwarves' talk of gold, silver and jewels?
(a) He ignores them, as he has no interest in treasures.
(b) He is intrigued and starts becoming greedy for a share of the treasure.
(c) He is angry and perplexed at their greed.
(d) He is amazed at the skill the dwarves talk about.

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

5. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?
(a) He hears goblins going fishing.
(b) Gollum catches him.
(c) He blunders into a dead end.
(d) He comes to the edge of a subterranean lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the other name for Rivendell?

2. What question of Balin's enraged the Elvenking?

3. Where did Gollum live before coming to the underground lake?

4. What special ability does Beorn have?

5. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?

(see the answer key)

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