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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. Who finds the 'doorstep' of the secret door in Chapter 11?
(a) Bilbo, Fili and Kili.
(b) Bifur, Bofur and Bombur.
(c) Thorin, Bilbo and Balin.
(d) Nori, Dori and Ori.

2. Who carries the wooden casket holding the Arkenstone to the parley with Thorin?
(a) The Master of Laketown.
(b) Bard the Bowman.
(c) An unnamed wood-elf.
(d) Gandalf.

3. Why do the people of Lake-town destroy the bridges as a defense against the onslaught of the dragon?
(a) They are attempting to fool the dragon into thinking they have left the town.
(b) The dragon can then only attack them from the air (which makes him vulnerable to arrows) or have his fire quenched by the cold water of the lake.
(c) The bridges are the only part of the town that is vulnerable to dragon-fire.
(d) The Master ordered them to do so in the hopes that his rival, Bard, would be killed.

4. Which of the following methods do the dwarves not use in an attempt to open the secret door before the keyhole is revealed?
(a) Throwing loose rocks at the cliff face.
(b) Using pickaxes to break through the stone.
(c) Beating on the stone and pushing at the cliff face.
(d) Reciting spells that can open locked doors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?

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

3. What do the dwarves of the Iron Hills wear that is their special technological secret?

4. Who sit beside Thorin at the high table after Thorin proclaims himself as the descendant of Thror, King Under the Mountain?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What can be deduced about the dragon from the steam and smoke coming out from the Front Gate?

2. Why does Bombur remain in the lower camp with the ponies and supplies in Chapter 11?

3. Upon what does Bard the Bowman base his claim to a share of the dragon's treasure?

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

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

6. What dreams or legends do the Lakemen have regarding the King Under the Mountain and Smaug?

7. How do Bilbo and the dwarves know that they have successfully found the secret entrance into the mountain?

8. What are the five armies involved in the Battle of the Five Armies?

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

10. What reconciles the forces of the men and elves, and the dwarves in Chapter 17?

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