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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) A raven.
(b) A thrush.
(c) A crow.
(d) An eagle.

2. In Chapter 12, who volunteers to come some of the way down the tunnel with Bilbo?
(a) Kili.
(b) Balin.
(c) Thorin.
(d) Fili.

3. What question of Balin's enraged the Elvenking?
(a) Balin asks if the spiders are the elves' pets.
(b) Balin asks if the elves know anything about Smaug's treasure.
(c) Balin asks what has happened to Thorin.
(d) Balin asks the Elvenking for food and drink before being set free.

4. Which dwarf is not present on the Doorstep when the door is finally opened?
(a) Gloin.
(b) Balin.
(c) Thorin.
(d) Bombur.

5. Why is the King of the Wood Elves wiser than the men of Laketown?
(a) He quickly realizes how the dwarves managed to escape from his dungeons.
(b) He knows a way to kill Smaug that the Lake-men do not.
(c) He believes in the old songs and tales that the Master of Laketown has forgotten about.
(d) He realizes that the dwarves will have to steal from Smaug rather than attempt to kill him, which is what the Lake-men believe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the final fate of the ponies?

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

3. What does Bilbo try to steal from the trolls?

4. What is the most common building material used in Laketown?

5. What was the name of Bilbo's mother?

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