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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Bilbo drop his torch after finding the Arkenstone?

3. What skills or interests does the Master have that have made him the ruler of Laketown?

4. What colors is Smaug?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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)?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe what the Master of Laketown is like in your own words.

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

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

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

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