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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?
(a) White horses.
(b) The wind.
(c) A mountain.
(d) Teeth.

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

3. What type of bird brings Bilbo and the dwarves the news of the dragon's death?
(a) A crow.
(b) A thrush.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A raven.

4. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?
(a) He rides on the back of blind fish.
(b) His ring helps him walk across the surface of the water.
(c) He paddles a little boat.
(d) He swims, as he is an excellent swimmer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Bilbo from going forward in the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

2. What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddle contest?

3. How do the dwarves manage to obtain three ponies in Chapter 15?

4. Why is Bilbo unhappy during their stay in Laketown?

5. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?

(see the answer key)

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