1. Why is Bard astonished when the thrush lands on his shoulder?
(a) He can understand its speech.
(b) He thought all the thrushes in the area had been killed by the dragon.
(c) He believes the thrush is a spy of the dragon's sent to distract his aim.
(d) The thrush is the emblem on his family coat of arms.

2. Which of the following is not a change that the adventurers notice after encountering the hunt and the white deer?
(a) The shadows in the forest do not seem as deep or dark.
(b) They start to see and hear birds in the branches above them.
(c) They see autumn leaves beginning to fall from the trees.
(d) They begin to hear singing and laughter in the distance.

3. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?
(a) The dragon had a lot of treasure, so there is plenty for all to share.
(b) Some of the treasure came from Dale and belonged to Bard's ancestors.
(c) The people of Laketown helped the dwarves when the dwarves were in need, but are now in need themselves.
(d) Bard was the one who actually killed the dragon.

4. What does Bilbo most want to happen while the dwarves are preparing for a siege by the elves and Lakemen?
(a) He wants the armies to go away and leave them alone.
(b) He wants to steal away with his share of the treasure and leave the dwarves to fight the Lakemen over the rest.
(c) He wants Gandalf to turn up and take him back to his hobbit hole again.
(d) He wants a peaceful resolution to the situation - and enough food

5. What does Bilbo find to eat as they walk through the woods in Chapter 6?
(a) Mushrooms and crab-apples.
(b) Blackberries and strawberries.
(c) Hawthorn berries and blackberries.
(d) Sorrel and wild strawberries.