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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animals or creatures can be found near the doorstep?
(a) Snails and scorpions.
(b) Thrushes and giant snails.
(c) Snakes, spiders and crows.
(d) Thrushes and ravens.

3. Which of the following is not a hazard that needs to be avoided in the path leading to Rivendell?
(a) A very narrow bridge over a swift-flowing stream.
(b) Avalanches and rock falls.
(c) Steep slopes and deep ravines.
(d) Deceptively green bogs.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the magic ring unable to protect the wearer from the wargs?

2. Where were Glamdring and Orcrist originally forged?

3. Which dwarves are killed in the battle or die because of wounds sustained during it?

4. What happened outside Beorn's hall on the first night the adventurers stayed there?

5. What happened to Thorin's sword Orcrist?

(see the answer key)

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