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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to see the lights from the elves' feast?
(a) Balin.
(b) Thorin.
(c) Bilbo.
(d) Bombur.

2. What reward do the dwarves give to the eagles at the end of the adventures?
(a) Specially designed spurs of steel that will help them fight agains the goblins better.
(b) A magnificent necklace set with rubies and emeralds.
(c) A golden crown for the Lord of Eagles and golden collars for his fifteen chieftans.
(d) A wagon load of silver and gold.

3. Who is the first dwarf to arrive at Bilbo's house in Chapter 1?
(a) Balin.
(b) Dwalin.
(c) Bombur.
(d) Gloin.

4. What is the most common building material used in Laketown?
(a) Rammed earth.
(b) Iron.
(c) Stone.
(d) Wood.

5. What does Bilbo learn about his sword in Chapter 5?
(a) It helps him see in the dark.
(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) He can use it like a match to make fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What colors is Smaug?

2. What is the English translation for the names of the swords (Orcrist and Glamdring) that Thorin and Gandalf now own?

3. What animals does Bilbo sense as he wanders through the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

4. Why do the goblins not find Bilbo after he is knocked unconscious?

5. What is the name of the inn where the dwarves meet Bilbo in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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