The Hobbit Chapter 3

Why is Rivendell hard to find?

• It's really high up on one of the mountains.
• It's hidden down in a valley.
• It's in a fortress that is hard to enter.
• It's surrounded by a swamp.

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Who are the enemies of the elves?

• Dwarves
• Men
• Human Children
• Ents

What important discovery does Elrond make regarding Thorin’s map?

• The path they are taking will be much easier than anticipated.
• They will be able to get to the dragon easily.
• The door will be a lot harder to find than expected.
• The map has runes that can only be read in certain moonlight.

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What is Durin’s Day?

• During a lunar Eclipse
• During a solar eclipse
• Dwarven New Year
• When Mars and Earth are closest.

What is significant about Durin’s Day as it relates to Bilbo’s quest?

• Moon letters show that the keyhole can only be seen on Durin’s Day
• The dragon will grow too strong if they do not reach the Lonely Mountain by then
• Durin's Day will bring a harsh winter and make the journey more difficult
• The moon and the sun and Mars will all be aligned perfectly for the journey.

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