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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day does Elrond read the runes on the swords and on the map?
(a) Bilbo's birthday.
(b) The autumn equinox.
(c) Midsummer's Eve.
(d) Midsummer morning.

2. What is the other name for Rivendell?
(a) The Hidden Valley.
(b) The Edge of the Wild.
(c) The Last Homely House.
(d) The Valley of the Elves.

3. Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?
(a) The goblins have made themselves invisible.
(b) The goblins are wearing soft shoes.
(c) The echoes inside the caves are too confusing.
(d) The dwarves are talking too loudly.

4. How does Thorin learn that Bilbo was the one who gave the Arkenstone to Bard and the Elvenking?
(a) Bilbo confesses to giving it to them.
(b) A raven who saw Bilbo going to the camp tells him.
(c) Thorin finds Bilbo's distinctive footprints leading out of the stronghold.
(d) Bard tells Thorin where he got the Arkenstone from.

5. What does Gloin say about Bilbo that enrages Bilbo so much that he overcomes his fears and joins the adventurers?
(a) More like a grocer than a burglar.
(b) Our friend and fellow conspirator.
(c) As fierce as a dragon in a pinch.
(d) Little fellow bobbing on the mat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which dwarf is not present on the Doorstep when the door is finally opened?

3. Why is the magic ring unable to protect the wearer from the wargs?

4. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?

5. Why does Bombur fall into the enchanted river?

(see the answer key)

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