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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treasures are placed on Thorin's body and/or tomb when he is buried?

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

3. For whom was the armor Bilbo is rewarded with in Chapter 13 originally made?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The contrast between light and darkness is often used as a symbol of the contrast between good and evil. Does The Hobbit use this symbolism so that light always represents or symbolizes good while darkness always represents or is associated with evil? Give examples to illustrate your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In the action of The Hobbit, Bilbo changes from being a soft and timid hobbit to being a character of wisdom and courage. Several key events and incidents go towards changing and developing him. Identify at least three of these "turning points" and explore each one. For each "turning point," explain what the turning point was and how it changed Bilbo in some way, or how it marked a milestone in Bilbo's development.

Essay Topic 3

Are any stereotypes or cliches used in The Hobbit? If so, what are they? If not, what are some things that make The Hobbit fresh and original?

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