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

2. What was the name of Bilbo's mother?
(a) Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.
(b) Rosemary Took.
(c) Bluebell Belladonna.
(d) Belladonna Took.

3. What treasures are placed on Thorin's body and/or tomb when he is buried?
(a) The crown that had been his grandfather's.
(b) The shield and sword he carried in his last battle.
(c) The Arkenstone and the sword Orcrist.
(d) A golden statue of Smaug.

4. Who attacks first and starts the war over the dragon gold?
(a) The dwarves.
(b) The Lakemen.
(c) The elves.
(d) The goblins and wargs.

5. Which of the following does not happen when one of the adventurers steps into the ring of lights surrounding the elves' feast?
(a) The lights magically go out.
(b) The adventurers become confused and disoriented.
(c) The fire erupts in a shower of sparks.
(d) The elves begin singing an eerie tune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is supposed to be on watch when Bilbo steals out of the stronghold to the elves and Lakemen?

2. For whom was the armor Bilbo is rewarded with in Chapter 13 originally made?

3. Why don't the adventurers drink from the black stream in the middle of Mirkwood?

4. How does Beorn react to the dwarves' talk of gold, silver and jewels?

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

(see the answer key)

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