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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 advice does Roac give to Thorin about the Lakemen?
(a) Not to trust any of them, as they want to steal the gold.
(b) To attack first before the elf army arrives.
(c) To trust all of them, especially the Master.
(d) To trust Bard, and to share the treasure with them.

2. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) We are not told.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two days.

3. 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) Bard was the one who actually killed the dragon.
(c) Some of the treasure came from Dale and belonged to Bard's ancestors.
(d) The dragon had a lot of treasure, so there is plenty for all to share.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Apart from the dragon, what other animals live inside the Lonely Mountain?

3. What had Fili's barrel been used to carry before he escaped inside it?

4. What does Bilbo give to the Elvenking to pay for the food and wine he stole from him?

5. What phase of the moon is showing when Bilbo realizes that Durin's Day has come and they can find the keyhole?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bilbo give the Arkenstone to Bard the Bowman?

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

4. Why does Smaug laugh when Bilbo tells him that revenge is one of the motives of their quest?

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

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

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

8. 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)?

9. Why does only the Black Arrow shot by Bard manage to kill Smaug while all other arrows are harmless?

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

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