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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) We are not told.
(c) Two days.
(d) A fortnight.

2. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?
(a) He forgot to leave air-holes so the dwarves could breathe through.
(b) He forgot that the elves would notice that the barrels were still full.
(c) He forgot that he couldn't swim.
(d) He forgot that he had nobody to pack him inside a barrel.

3. What special ability does Beorn have?
(a) He can change from a man into a black bear.
(b) He can hunt any animal alive with his bare hands.
(c) He can handle bees without being stung.
(d) He can lift rocks as big as the Carrock.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which dwarves are the best at lighting fires?

2. Who makes the cram that the dwarves and Bilbo eat while camping at Ravenhill?

3. Why does Bombur choose to stay below and guard the ponies in Chapter 11?

4. What does Thorin take as armor and weapons from the hoard of Smaug's treasure?

5. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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