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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A raven.
(c) A thrush.
(d) A crow.

2. Why do the goblins not find Bilbo after he is knocked unconscious?
(a) They see him, but do not bother with him.
(b) The are too busy looking at the dwarves and Gandalf.
(c) He is lying quietly in a dark corner.
(d) They have all been killed by Gandalf's magic.

3. What does Bilbo take from the trolls' hoard of loot?
(a) A long beautiful sword in a jewelled scabbard.
(b) A knife big enough to serve him as a short sword.
(c) A pot full of gold coins.
(d) A large, clumsy key.

4. What type of enchantments is Gandalf especially good at?
(a) Illusions and turning his enemies to stone.
(b) Fire and lights.
(c) Prophecy and pathfinding.
(d) Calling down lightning and thunder.

5. Which troll catches Bilbo in Chapter 2?
(a) All three of them.
(b) William.
(c) Tom.
(d) Bert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?

2. What type of bird is named in the moon-letters on the map?

3. What is Gandalf's last piece of advice before he leaves the dwarves and Bilbo?

4. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?

5. Apart from the dragon, what other animals live inside the Lonely Mountain?

(see the answer key)

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