Question 1

Why couldn't the dwarfs use the tunnel exit that led outside?

Accepted Answer

It was smashed and blocked with broken rock.

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Smaug had started a great fire that blocked the entrance.

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It was sealed closed by magic.

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Smaug was waiting at the other end.

Question 2

When Bilbo gets to the bottom of the passage, he finds that...

Accepted Answer

Smaug is gone.

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Smaug is waiting to attack him.

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Smaug is asleep again.

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Smaug is dead.

Question 3

Which of the following words means "characterized by stealth"?

Accepted Answer

furtive

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hotfoot

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ample

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fleeting

Question 4

Which of the following words means "to remove from office"?

Accepted Answer

depose

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hail

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foil

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hinder

Question 5

What causes Bilbo's torch to go out as he searched the underground hall?

Accepted Answer

He was frightened by a bat and dropped his torch

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The breeze from the entrance blew it out.

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He stumbled and fell into a small pool of water.

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Smaug returned suddenly and Bilbo was forced to extinguish it or be discovered.

Question 6

What does Bilbo take from the hoard this time?

Accepted Answer

The Arkenstone.

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A mail coat.

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Thrain's sword.

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Thror's Crown.

Question 7

Which of the following words means "to crumble to dust"?

Accepted Answer

molder

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tinge

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quench

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forge

Question 8

Which of the following words means "to award compensation to"?

Accepted Answer

recompense

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char

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hail

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contrive

Question 9

What does Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?

Accepted Answer

Shoves it into his pocket and keeps quiet.

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Gives it to Thorin.

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Drops it, causing it to shatter.

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Leaves it for the dwarves to find.

Question 10

What is the Arkenstone?

Accepted Answer

A precious gem that is called "the heart of the mountain."

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A precious gem that gives rule of the Lonely Mountain to whomever has it.

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A precious gem that will corrupt and ruin a person's character.

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A precious gem that gives the holder invincibility and super strength.

Question 11

Why do the dwarves leave the underground halls?

Accepted Answer

They need fresh air and fear Smaug's return.

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The men of Lake Town send the news that Smaug is on his way back.

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The men of Lake-Town ask for help to fight Smaug.

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Smaug returns and attacks the group, and they find the exit while running away.

Question 12

What does Thorin give Bilbo?

Accepted Answer

An Elvish chain-mail coat

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A small Dwarvish sword

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Another Elvish sword

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A robe made of expensive velvet

Question 13

What is the Elvish word for the silver steel elves use to make their armor?

Accepted Answer

mithril

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muinthel

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muindor

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mithrin

Question 14

Which of the following words means "plan with cleverness or skill"?

Accepted Answer

contrive

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slay

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flutter

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waver

Question 15

Which of the following words means "above all or most others"?

Accepted Answer

eminent

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ample

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valor

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prosperity

Question 16

Who leads the party out of the great underground palace and says, "Not in a thousand years should I forget the ways of this palace"?

Accepted Answer

Thorin

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Balin

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Bilbo

Answer

Gandalf

Question 17

What city is just outside of the gates of the Lonely Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Dale

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Lake-Town

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Rivendell

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The Shire

Question 18

Bilbo said, "While there's life there's __________!"

Accepted Answer

hope

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a chance

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joy

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strength

Question 19

What river starts in The Lonely Mountain?

Accepted Answer

The Running River

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The Lonely River

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The Rushing River

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The Salt River

Question 20

Why does Smaug decide to destroy Lake Town?

Accepted Answer

Smaug is convinced the Lake-Town residents helped the dwarfs and Bilbo at some point.

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Smaug thinks that killing the Lake-Town residents will hurt the group the most.

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Smaug believes that the Lake-Town residents are planning to join the expedition team and steal his treasure.

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Smaug saw the Lake-Town residents sending messages to the group.

Question 21

Which of the following words means "one who gives aid"?

Accepted Answer

benefactor

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barb

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carcass

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prosperity

Question 22

Which of the following words means "to become insipid or boring"?

Accepted Answer

pallid

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bewitchment

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sober

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blot

Question 23

Whose “fault” is it that Smaug decides to seek revenge on the Lake-men?

Accepted Answer

Bilbo because of the barrel rider riddle.

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Thorin because he says they came from Lake-town.

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Balin because he is old and slipped in front of Smaug.

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Kili and Fili because Smaug overheard them talking.

Question 24

What is the name of the the guard “with a grim voice"?

Accepted Answer

Bard

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Boromir

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Brancyn

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Balrog

Question 25

Why can Bard understand the thrush?

Accepted Answer

Because he is from the race of Dale.

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His father taught him to speak the language of birds as a boy.

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He taught himself to speak the language of birds.

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His bow and arrow are enchanted to allow him to understand animals.

Question 26

Why are the people of Lake Town angry with Thorin?

Accepted Answer

Thorin and the company caused all the trouble with Smaug.

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Thorin and the company didn't defeat Smaug themselves.

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Thorin promised he would share the gold from Smaug's treasure, but afterwards, he refused to give them any treasure.

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Thorin and the company used Lake-town as a distraction for Smaug while they stole the treasure.

Question 27

Which of the following words means "lasting or enduring forever"?

Accepted Answer

perpetually

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amply

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timidly

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furtively

Question 28

When the men of Lake Town first see the lights in the distance, what do they think might have happened?

Accepted Answer

That the King of the Mountain has begun to forge gold again.

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That Smaug has attacked the expedition group and set the mountain on fire.

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That a goblin army has crossed the valley and is headed toward them.

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That a volcano in the mountain has erupted.

Question 29

What is the most used weapon in Lake Town?

Accepted Answer

bows and arrows

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swords

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spears

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axes

Question 30

What news does the thrush bring to Bard?

Accepted Answer

That Smaug has an unprotected spot on his chest.

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That an army of wargs and goblins is on the way to fight.

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That Thorin and party are trapped in the mountain.

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That Gandalf is on his way to help fight Smaug.

Question 31

Which arrow does Bard save until the last?

Accepted Answer

The black arrow

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The magic arrow

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The gold arrow

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The steel arrow

Question 32

How does news of Smaug's death travel so far so fast?

Accepted Answer

flocks of birds fly all over, whistling, crying and piping the news.

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People from Lake-Town send messengers to take the news into all lands.

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Smaug's death was witnessed by the eagles, who spread the news.

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Beorn heard the news from a traveler and told his honeybees to spread the news

Question 33

Which character arrives in Esgaroth after hearing about the death of Smaug?

Accepted Answer

The Elvenking of Mirkwood

Answer

Beorn

Answer

Gandalf

Answer

Radagast

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