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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phase of the moon is showing when Elrond studies the map?
(a) A full moon.
(b) A gibbous moon.
(c) A new moon.
(d) A crescent moon.

2. What light are the adventurers using to guide them inside the tunnels in Chapter 4?
(a) The magical light given off by Orcrist and Glamdring when goblins are nearby.
(b) A strange green glow given off by Gandalf's smoke rings.
(c) A torch dropped by a goblin when Thorin killed one.
(d) The magical glow on Gandalf's staff.

3. Why is the magic ring unable to protect the wearer from the wargs?
(a) Wargs have especially keen hearing.
(b) Wargs can find the wearer by their sense of smell.
(c) Wargs are magical, and the ring does not work on them.
(d) Wargs can still see the wearer's shadow, even by moonlight.

4. Where does Bilbo hide while the trolls are fighting and arguing?
(a) In the trolls' cave.
(b) In a tree trunk.
(c) In a bush.
(d) Under a sack.

5. What does Bilbo learn about his sword in Chapter 5?
(a) It is an elvish blade like Glamdring and Orcrist.
(b) It helps him see in the dark.
(c) He can use it like a match to make fire.
(d) It acts as a compass so he does not lose his sense of direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What first alerts the Lord of the Eagles to the events in the wood?

2. What does Thorin use as a weapon against the trolls in Chapter 2?

3. Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?

4. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?

5. Which dwarves are the best at lighting fires?

(see the answer key)

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