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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?
(a) The dwarves are talking too loudly.
(b) The goblins are wearing soft shoes.
(c) The goblins have made themselves invisible.
(d) The echoes inside the caves are too confusing.

2. What colors of flame does Gandalf use to drive the wolves back with?
(a) Blue, red and green.
(b) Green, black and white.
(c) Red, yellow and orange.
(d) Blue, white and purple.

3. What foodstuffs do the adventurers take from the troll's cave for breakfast?
(a) Mutton bones, mince pies and sausages.
(b) Cheese, eggs, sausages, and tomatoes.
(c) Ale, bread, cheese and bacon.
(d) Bacon, beer, rabbit pie, and apples.

4. What does Bilbo think the eagles will do to him at first?
(a) He thinks they plan to eat him.
(b) He is afraid they will drop him over the edge of their eyrie.
(c) He thinks they will give him back to the goblins.
(d) He hopes that they will give him a meal.

5. Which dwarf puts up the most fight when the trolls try to capture him?
(a) Bombur.
(b) Gloin.
(c) Balin.
(d) Thorin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weather forces the adventurers to seek shelter in a cave in Chapter 4?

2. Where are the elves hiding when they sing nonsense songs to welcome the adventurers to Rivendell?

3. How many goblins grab Bilbo?

4. Which of the following is not a hazard that needs to be avoided in the path leading to Rivendell?

5. Which troll catches Bilbo in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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