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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the goblin name for Thorin's sword?
(a) Biter.
(b) Murderer.
(c) Beater.
(d) Thunderbolt.

2. What is the name of Gandalf's cousin?
(a) Elrond.
(b) Mithrandir.
(c) Radagast.
(d) Saruman.

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

4. What makes Bilbo drop his torch after finding the Arkenstone?
(a) A bat startles him.
(b) He trips over a necklace of pearls.
(c) He is so surprised when he sees the Arkenstone that he drops the torch.
(d) He believes the dragon is coming back and wants to hide.

5. What does Bilbo find on the floor in Chapter 5?
(a) A ring.
(b) His pipe and tobacco pouch.
(c) A slice of bacon.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beorn react to the dwarves' talk of gold, silver and jewels?

2. What colors of flame does Gandalf use to drive the wolves back with?

3. What is "never thirsty, ever drinking/All in mail never clinking?"

4. What sort of tree does Gandalf take refuge from the wargs in?

5. What is Beorn doing when Gandalf and Bilbo arrive at his house?

(see the answer key)

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