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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bilbo manage to recognize Thorin after freeing him from the barrel?
(a) By his red cloak, black boots and dark green tunic
(b) By his long nose and bristling beard.
(c) By his blue hood with the silver tassel and by his golden chain.
(d) By a distinctive scar left from his encounter with Smaug in the distant past.

2. What is the first landmark feature that Bilbo notices as the barrel he is riding takes him out of the forest?
(a) The Long Lake.
(b) A landslide.
(c) The Iron Hills to the northeast of the lake.
(d) The Lonely Mountain.

3. What does Gollum eat?
(a) Fish and mushrooms.
(b) Fish and goblins.
(c) Ponies and goblins.
(d) Bats and spiders.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bilbo learn about his sword in Chapter 5?

2. What advice does Roac give to Thorin about the Lakemen?

3. What does the Master believe about Thorin and his company at first?

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

5. What mistaken belief is held by the younger people of Laketown?

(see the answer key)

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