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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?
(a) He comes to the edge of a subterranean lake.
(b) Gollum catches him.
(c) He hears goblins going fishing.
(d) He blunders into a dead end.

2. What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddle contest?
(a) He will have to give the ring back to Gollum.
(b) Gollum will eat him.
(c) Bilbo will become Gollum's slave.
(d) Gollum will hand him over to the goblins in return for food.

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

4. What colors is Smaug?
(a) Red and green.
(b) Red and gold.
(c) Green and gold.
(d) Red and black.

5. What is the Elf King's crown made of during autumn (fall)?
(a) Berries and red leaves.
(b) Gold and emeralds.
(c) Silver and white gems.
(d) Oak leaves and acorns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to see the lights from the elves' feast?

2. What does Bilbo eat for breakfast when he wakes up in the eagles' eyrie?

3. What is another name for the Dwarves' New Year?

4. What phase of the moon is showing when Bilbo realizes that Durin's Day has come and they can find the keyhole?

5. What cooking method do the trolls decide on first of all before Gandalf stirs up the argument again?

(see the answer key)

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