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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the dwarves manage to obtain three ponies in Chapter 15?
(a) They capture and tame wild ponies that were living in the area.
(b) They find that three of the ponies escaped from the dragon and were wandering down the river.
(c) Bilbo steals the ponies off the Lakemen using his magic ring.
(d) Dain from the Iron Hills sends the ponies to help Thorin.

3. What skills or interests does the Master have that have made him the ruler of Laketown?
(a) His economic expertise.
(b) His love of old songs.
(c) His knowledge of the Elvish languages.
(d) His excellent memory and people skills.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds the 'doorstep' of the secret door in Chapter 11?

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

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

4. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?

5. What is the first hint of the dragon's presence that Bilbo notices as he descends the tunnel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the dwarves' original plan or strategy?

2. How does Bilbo's attitude differ from that of the dwarves in Chapter 9?

3. What effect does the sight of the treasure have on the dwarves?

4. Explain the meaning of the ambiguous or riddling answers Bilbo gives to Smaug to avoid revealing his name to the dragon (and thus giving the dragon power over him)?

5. What advice does Roac the raven give to Thorin in this Chapters 15 & 16?

6. Why does Thorin refuse to share the treasure with Bard and his allies and treat them with hostility?

7. Why does the dwarves' imprisonment turn out to be a lucky accident?

8. What is the cause of most of the casualties resulting from Smaug's attack on Esgaroth (Laketown)?

9. How is Bilbo able to take and hide the Arkenstone without the dwarves knowing?

10. How is the treasure divided after the battle is won in Chapter 17?

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