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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of birds inhabit the area of the mountain and valleys closest to the Front Gate?
(a) Thrushes.
(b) Ravens.
(c) Crows.
(d) None - the dragon has eaten them all.

3. What does Gollum call the ring?
(a) My birthday present.
(b) My special secret.
(c) My precious.
(d) My hiding place.

4. What does Bilbo learn about his sword in Chapter 5?
(a) It helps him see in the dark.
(b) It acts as a compass so he does not lose his sense of direction.
(c) He can use it like a match to make fire.
(d) It is an elvish blade like Glamdring and Orcrist.

5. How does Beorn find out that Gandalf's story is true?
(a) His bees bring him the news.
(b) The Lord of the Eagles tells him.
(c) He finds the burnt wolf-glade and also forces a captive warg and goblin to tell him.
(d) He finds the dead body of the Great Goblin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the answer to Bilbo's first riddle?

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

3. Where were Glamdring and Orcrist originally forged?

4. Why are the dwarves glad to be captured by the elves (at first)?

5. What does Bilbo deduce from seeing the smoke and steam issuing from the Front Gate?

(see the answer key)

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