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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Bilbo drop his torch after finding the Arkenstone?
(a) He is so surprised when he sees the Arkenstone that he drops the torch.
(b) He believes the dragon is coming back and wants to hide.
(c) A bat startles him.
(d) He trips over a necklace of pearls.

2. In Chapter 16, who does Bilbo deal with and offer his share of the treasure to, along with the Arkenstone?
(a) Gandalf and Bard.
(b) Bard and the Master.
(c) The Elvish High Council.
(d) Bard and the King of the Wood Elves.

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

4. For whom was the armor Bilbo is rewarded with in Chapter 13 originally made?
(a) A young elf prince.
(b) The bride of the King Under the Mountain.
(c) Bullroarer Took as a reward for killing the goblin chieftain.
(d) Thorin when he was younger.

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

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

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

8. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?
(a) The people of Laketown helped the dwarves when the dwarves were in need, but are now in need themselves.
(b) Some of the treasure came from Dale and belonged to Bard's ancestors.
(c) The dragon had a lot of treasure, so there is plenty for all to share.
(d) Bard was the one who actually killed the dragon.

9. Who makes the cram that the dwarves and Bilbo eat while camping at Ravenhill?
(a) Beorn.
(b) The Lake-men.
(c) The Wood Elves.
(d) The dwarves, using an ancient and secret recipe.

10. 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.

11. Who attacks first and starts the war over the dragon gold?
(a) The Lakemen.
(b) The elves.
(c) The goblins and wargs.
(d) The dwarves.

12. What is the other name for the Arkenstone?
(a) The Heart of the Dragon.
(b) The Heart of the Mountain.
(c) The Mountain of Light.
(d) The Heart of Darkness.

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

14. Why is Bilbo unhappy during their stay in Laketown?
(a) He does not like the food that the Lake-men offer them.
(b) He has a bad cold.
(c) He is suspicious about the possible motives of the Master.
(d) He still wishes he was back in his hobbit-hole.

15. How old is Roac the raven?
(a) 153.
(b) 300.
(c) 135.
(d) We are not told.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thorin take as armor and weapons from the hoard of Smaug's treasure?

2. What animals or creatures can be found near the doorstep?

3. What do the dwarves suggest that Bilbo should do when they begin to despair of being able to open the secret door in Chapter 11?

4. What mistaken belief is held by the younger people of Laketown?

5. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?

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