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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the King of the Wood Elves wiser than the men of Laketown?
(a) He believes in the old songs and tales that the Master of Laketown has forgotten about.
(b) He quickly realizes how the dwarves managed to escape from his dungeons.
(c) He knows a way to kill Smaug that the Lake-men do not.
(d) He realizes that the dwarves will have to steal from Smaug rather than attempt to kill him, which is what the Lake-men believe.

2. What animals or creatures can be found near the doorstep?
(a) Thrushes and ravens.
(b) Thrushes and giant snails.
(c) Snakes, spiders and crows.
(d) Snails and scorpions.

3. On what day does Elrond read the runes on the swords and on the map?
(a) Midsummer's Eve.
(b) The autumn equinox.
(c) Midsummer morning.
(d) Bilbo's birthday.

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

5. Who does Bilbo see first after escaping Gollum and the dark tunnels?
(a) Balin.
(b) Bombur.
(c) Gandalf.
(d) Gollum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who found the cave in Chapter 4?

2. What unexpected news does Bilbo give the elves and Lakemen?

3. What animals set up the dinner table and light the lamps in Beorn's hall?

4. How does Bilbo find food while skulking around in the Elvenking's palace?

5. Who is supposed to ride in the boat with Bombur?

(see the answer key)

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