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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the English translation for the names of the swords (Orcrist and Glamdring) that Thorin and Gandalf now own?
(a) Goblin-cleaver and Foe-hammer.
(b) Warhammer and Dragonslayer.
(c) Truefriend and Goblin-hammer.
(d) Tailbiter and Flame of the West.

2. On what day does Elrond read the runes on the swords and on the map?
(a) Midsummer's Eve.
(b) Midsummer morning.
(c) The autumn equinox.
(d) Bilbo's birthday.

3. Which of the following is not a name for the trolls?
(a) Tom.
(b) William.
(c) Bert.
(d) Sam.

4. What is the other name for Rivendell?
(a) The Valley of the Elves.
(b) The Edge of the Wild.
(c) The Last Homely House.
(d) The Hidden Valley.

5. Which pair of dwarves are the youngest?
(a) Oin and Gloin.
(b) Dori and Nori.
(c) Fili and Kili.
(d) Balin and Dwalin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is obviously magical about Gandalf's sword Glamdring (Foe-hammer)?

2. What cooking method do the trolls decide on first of all before Gandalf stirs up the argument again?

3. Which dwarves are the best at lighting fires?

4. What does Gollum call the ring?

5. Who found the cave in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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