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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals or creatures can be found near the doorstep?
(a) Thrushes and giant snails.
(b) Thrushes and ravens.
(c) Snails and scorpions.
(d) Snakes, spiders and crows.

2. Who killed Bolg, the goblin cheiftan?
(a) Beorn in bear's shape.
(b) Thorin, who got his death-wound fighting single-handed against Bolg.
(c) Gandalf, who called down lightning.
(d) Bard the Bowman.

3. What does Bilbo most want to happen while the dwarves are preparing for a siege by the elves and Lakemen?
(a) He wants Gandalf to turn up and take him back to his hobbit hole again.
(b) He wants the armies to go away and leave them alone.
(c) He wants to steal away with his share of the treasure and leave the dwarves to fight the Lakemen over the rest.
(d) He wants a peaceful resolution to the situation - and enough food

4. What had Fili's barrel been used to carry before he escaped inside it?
(a) Butter.
(b) Apples.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Wine.

5. What is the first landmark feature that Bilbo notices as the barrel he is riding takes him out of the forest?
(a) The Long Lake.
(b) The Lonely Mountain.
(c) A landslide.
(d) The Iron Hills to the northeast of the lake.

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

7. What does Bilbo give to the Elvenking to pay for the food and wine he stole from him?
(a) A crown of silver set with diamonds.
(b) His sword Sting.
(c) A necklace of silver and pearls.
(d) A chest of gold.

8. What does the Master believe about Thorin and his company at first?
(a) That Thorin will be killed by the dragon.
(b) That they are frauds.
(c) That Thorin will be a worthy ally and trade partner.
(d) That Thorin is the true King Under the Mountain.

9. What unexpected news does Bilbo give the elves and Lakemen?
(a) The goblins are on their way to take the treasure.
(b) Smaug had a mate who is still alive inside the mountain.
(c) Thorin is weakening and is prepared to share.
(d) Dain from the Iron Hills is coming to Thorin's aid.

10. How high is the doorway that leads into the secret tunnel in Chapter 11?
(a) Six feet high.
(b) We are not told.
(c) Three feet high.
(d) Five feet high.

11. Who does Bilbo meet unexpectedly in the camp of the elves and Lakemen?
(a) Gollum.
(b) Gandalf.
(c) Thorin.
(d) Beorn.,

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

13. What type of birds inhabit the area of the mountain and valleys closest to the Front Gate?
(a) Crows.
(b) Ravens.
(c) None - the dragon has eaten them all.
(d) Thrushes.

14. What do the dwarves of the Iron Hills wear that is their special technological secret?
(a) Helmets made of mithril.
(b) Knee-length hauberks of stainless steel.
(c) Seven-league boots that help them cover long distances quickly.
(d) Flexible mail trousers or hose.

15. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?
(a) Ravensdown.
(b) Dale.
(c) Dragonmount.
(d) Ravenhill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is supposed to be on watch when Bilbo steals out of the stronghold to the elves and Lakemen?

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

3. Why can Bard understand the speech of the thrush?

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

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

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