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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the town of Men that was under the shadow of the Lonely Mountain until the dragon came and destroyed it?
(a) Moria.
(b) Esgaroth.
(c) Dale.
(d) Bywater.

2. Which dwarf has a smoke-ring blowing competition or game with Gandalf?
(a) Gloin.
(b) Bifur.
(c) Balin.
(d) Thorin.

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

4. What is obviously magical about Gandalf's sword Glamdring (Foe-hammer)?
(a) It becomes invisible when the owner is in danger.
(b) It cannot be taken out of the owner's hand unless the owner is killed.
(c) It burns blue when goblins are nearby.
(d) It emits a high-pitched screeching sound when it kills goblins.

5. What foodstuffs do the adventurers take from the troll's cave for breakfast?
(a) Bacon, beer, rabbit pie, and apples.
(b) Cheese, eggs, sausages, and tomatoes.
(c) Mutton bones, mince pies and sausages.
(d) Ale, bread, cheese and bacon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bilbo take from the trolls' hoard of loot?

2. What sort of drink does Gandalf ask Bilbo to get him in Chapter 1?

3. What does Thorin use as a weapon against the trolls in Chapter 2?

4. What is the English translation for the names of the swords (Orcrist and Glamdring) that Thorin and Gandalf now own?

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

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