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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What first alerts the Lord of the Eagles to the events in the wood?
(a) The howling of the wolves.
(b) A magical message from Gandalf.
(c) The flames in the forest.
(d) The line of goblin soldiers marching towards the forest.

2. Who is supposed to be on watch when Bilbo steals out of the stronghold to the elves and Lakemen?
(a) Thorin.
(b) Bombur.
(c) Kili.
(d) Dwalin.

3. Why does Bombur choose to stay below and guard the ponies in Chapter 11?
(a) He lost a bet and had to go on guard duty as a result.
(b) He is very fond of the ponies and doesn't want to leave them behind.
(c) He does not believe that Bilbo and the others have really found the secret door.
(d) He thinks he is too fat for the ropes and that he will get dizzy or trip on the path.

4. What day of the week was it when the adventurers were captured?
(a) Thursday evening (or Thursday morning).
(b) Monday night (or Tuesday morning).
(c) Tuesday night (or Wednesday morning).
(d) Monday morning (or Sunday night).

5. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A crow.
(c) A thrush.
(d) A raven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are the dwarves glad to be captured by the elves (at first)?

3. How old is Roac the raven?

4. What is another name for the Dwarves' New Year?

5. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?

(see the answer key)

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