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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phase of the moon is showing when Elrond studies the map?
(a) A new moon.
(b) A gibbous moon.
(c) A full moon.
(d) A crescent moon.

2. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?
(a) He forgot that he had nobody to pack him inside a barrel.
(b) He forgot that the elves would notice that the barrels were still full.
(c) He forgot to leave air-holes so the dwarves could breathe through.
(d) He forgot that he couldn't swim.

3. What is unusual or rare about Elrond's ancestry?
(a) He is half human and half hobbit.
(b) He is half elf and half goblin.
(c) He is half elf and half human.
(d) He is half human and half goblin.

4. What question of Balin's enraged the Elvenking?
(a) Balin asks if the spiders are the elves' pets.
(b) Balin asks what has happened to Thorin.
(c) Balin asks the Elvenking for food and drink before being set free.
(d) Balin asks if the elves know anything about Smaug's treasure.

5. Which dwarf is not present on the Doorstep when the door is finally opened?
(a) Bombur.
(b) Balin.
(c) Gloin.
(d) Thorin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reward do the dwarves give to the eagles at the end of the adventures?

2. What animals does Bilbo sense as he wanders through the dark tunnels in Chapter 5?

3. What type of birds inhabit the area of the mountain and valleys closest to the Front Gate?

4. What is Gandalf's last piece of advice before he leaves the dwarves and Bilbo?

5. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?

(see the answer key)

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