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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Lake-town destroy the bridges as a defense against the onslaught of the dragon?
(a) The dragon can then only attack them from the air (which makes him vulnerable to arrows) or have his fire quenched by the cold water of the lake.
(b) The bridges are the only part of the town that is vulnerable to dragon-fire.
(c) The Master ordered them to do so in the hopes that his rival, Bard, would be killed.
(d) They are attempting to fool the dragon into thinking they have left the town.

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

3. What is the first hint of the dragon's presence that Bilbo notices as he descends the tunnel?
(a) The rumbling sound of Smaug's breathing or snoring.
(b) The air about him grows hotter.
(c) Wisps of smoke.
(d) A reddish glow.

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

5. What sort of elves have taken Thorin prisoner?
(a) Deep Elves.
(b) Wood Elves.
(c) Light Elves.
(d) Sea Elves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gollum call the ring?

2. How does Beorn react to the dwarves' talk of gold, silver and jewels?

3. What mistaken belief is held by the younger people of Laketown?

4. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?

5. Where does Bilbo hide while the trolls are fighting and arguing?

(see the answer key)

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