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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds the 'doorstep' of the secret door in Chapter 11?
(a) Nori, Dori and Ori.
(b) Thorin, Bilbo and Balin.
(c) Bifur, Bofur and Bombur.
(d) Bilbo, Fili and Kili.

2. Why is the King of the Wood Elves wiser than the men of Laketown?
(a) He knows a way to kill Smaug that the Lake-men do not.
(b) He quickly realizes how the dwarves managed to escape from his dungeons.
(c) He realizes that the dwarves will have to steal from Smaug rather than attempt to kill him, which is what the Lake-men believe.
(d) He believes in the old songs and tales that the Master of Laketown has forgotten about.

3. What wound has Gandalf sustained during the Battle of the Five Armies?
(a) A bad cut to the head that required stitching.
(b) A broken arm from falling off a cliff.
(c) Loss of half a foot when a goblin hacked it off with an axe.
(d) An undefined wound in the arm that requires him to wear a sling.

4. Which of the following does Bard not use as a reason why the dwarves should share the treasure with the people of Laketown?
(a) Bard was the one who actually killed the dragon.
(b) The dragon had a lot of treasure, so there is plenty for all to share.
(c) The people of Laketown helped the dwarves when the dwarves were in need, but are now in need themselves.
(d) Some of the treasure came from Dale and belonged to Bard's ancestors.

5. How long do the dwarves and Bilbo stay in Laketown?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) A fortnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hill close to where the dwarves and Bilbo make their first camp approaching the Lonely Mountain?

2. What is the full name of the grim-faced man who habitually predicts disasters like floods and poisoned fish?

3. How does Bilbo know that the gem he stumbles across is the Arkenstone?

4. Who makes the cram that the dwarves and Bilbo eat while camping at Ravenhill?

5. What does Bilbo most want to happen while the dwarves are preparing for a siege by the elves and Lakemen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dreams or legends do the Lakemen have regarding the King Under the Mountain and Smaug?

2. Describe what the Master of Laketown is like in your own words.

3. What can be deduced about the dragon from the steam and smoke coming out from the Front Gate?

4. How does Bilbo's attitude differ from that of the dwarves in Chapter 9?

5. What are the five armies involved in the Battle of the Five Armies?

6. What reconciles the forces of the men and elves, and the dwarves in Chapter 17?

7. How is Bilbo able to take and hide the Arkenstone without the dwarves knowing?

8. What is the dwarves' original plan or strategy?

9. How do Bilbo and the dwarves know that they have successfully found the secret entrance into the mountain?

10. Why does Thorin refuse to share the treasure with Bard and his allies and treat them with hostility?

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