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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bilbo deduce from seeing the smoke and steam issuing from the Front Gate?
(a) That the dragon is watching them from the side of the mountain.
(b) That the dragon is alive.
(c) That the dragon has set himself on fire.
(d) That the dragon is getting ready to come out and eat them.

2. What prediction of Gandalf's comes true in Chapter 9?
(a) They came to disaster when they left the path in Mirkwood.
(b) They will be unable to reach the Lonely Mountain by Durin's Day.
(c) The dwarves have learned to trust Bilbo to save them.
(d) They will have to abandon their quest and return to digging coal.

3. Which dwarf has to come to Beorn's house alone?
(a) Dwalin.
(b) Thorin.
(c) Dori.
(d) Bombur.

4. What phase of the moon is showing when Bilbo realizes that Durin's Day has come and they can find the keyhole?
(a) A new moon.
(b) A waning crescent.
(c) A full moon.
(d) A half moon.

5. What does Bilbo eat for breakfast when he wakes up in the eagles' eyrie?
(a) Cold mutton and rabbit.
(b) Bread and water.
(c) Bacon and eggs.
(d) Cold ham and apples.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gollum call the ring?

2. Which of the following does Thorin not threaten to do to Bilbo in Chapter 17?

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

4. What does Bilbo's handwriting look like?

5. Why do the people of Lake-town destroy the bridges as a defense against the onslaught of the dragon?

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