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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Thorin considering doing when he learns that the other dwarves are also in prison with him?
(a) Promising the Elvenking a share of the treasure.
(b) Swearing to become a slave of the elves for the rest of his life.
(c) Telling the Elvenking about the quest and the treasure.
(d) Committing suicide.

2. What nearly gives Bilbo's presence away to the men steering the barrels in spite of the invisibility conferred on him by the ring?
(a) He bumps into the men quite frequently.
(b) His shadow in the torchlight.
(c) His wet footprints and his sneezing.
(d) His weight presses the barrels lower in the water.

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

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

5. What does Gloin say about Bilbo that enrages Bilbo so much that he overcomes his fears and joins the adventurers?
(a) Little fellow bobbing on the mat.
(b) Our friend and fellow conspirator.
(c) More like a grocer than a burglar.
(d) As fierce as a dragon in a pinch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bilbo find on the floor in Chapter 5?

2. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?

3. How does the forest catch on fire in Chapter 6?

4. What color is Bilbo's front door into his hobbit hole?

5. How does Beorn find out that Gandalf's story is true?

(see the answer key)

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