Hobbit Chapter 13 Quiz

Dramatic Irony is when the author and reader know something that the characters in the story do not. How does the title of Chapter 13 create dramatic irony?

• The chapter title reveals to the reader that Smaug has left his lair, but Bilbo and the dwarves have not yet discovered this.

• The chapter title is a painful reminder to Bilbo that he is still far away from his home.,

• The chapter title reveals to the dwarves that the Lonely Mountain will never be their home.

• None of these answers is correct.

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In this chapter we see Bilbo and the Dwarves as they all proceed down the tunnel to Smaug's lair. Compare the differences in attitude between Bilbo and the Dwarves.

• BIlbo's been down there twice already and is not afraid now. He is willing to provide leadership and risk his life for the Quest. The Dwarves in contrast are terrified, wish to take no risks, and only go because they are desperate.

• Bilbo is surprisingly terrified to go back down and meet Smaug again. The Dwarves call him a coward and force Bilbo down the tunnel.

• Everbody is equally terrified and are blaming one another for what they believe will be their imminent death by the dragon.

• None of these is correct.

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What effect does the treasure have on the various characters?

• The Dwarves are enchanted by the treasure and pick up all they can carry. Thorin is only concerned about finding the Arkenstone. Bilbo is not enchanted by the treasure, but when he finds Arkenstone, he decides to keep it in his pocket for now.

• Because they are starving, the Dwarves only care about finding food, not looking at treasure. Thorin has all but forgotten about the Arkenstone until Bilbo finds it hand hands it over to Thorin.

• The Dwarves and the Hobbit all agree that the treasure belongs to all: Men, Dwarves, and Elves. The Compnay makes an agreement that the wealth shall be shared with everyone. Bilbo finds the Arkenstone, but slips and drops it, permanently ruining its beauty.

• None of these is correct.

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What items from the treasure does Thorin give to Bilbo as a gift?

• A helmet and a coat of chain mail both made of mithril, the strongest metal in Middle Earth.

• A beautiful bow made of yew with a set of 12 golden arrows.

• A valuable pair of silver boots made for the king's heirs..

• All of these are correct

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How does Bilbo react to the gifts given him by Thorin?

• He likes the heroic appearance of the fine gifts.

• He thinks the he is not the heroic type and looks silly wearing them.

• Both of these answers are true.

• None of these answers is true.

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Identify the setting throughout this chapter.

• There is the cramped, frightening atmosphere of the tunnel that they think is leading to their deaths.

• There is the enchanting atmosphere of actually walking on top of the treasure hoard and finding amazing objects of beauty.

• There is the majestic atmosphere of exploring the ancient halls of the Kingdom of Erebor, in contrast with Smaug's destruction.

• All of these are correct.

• None of these is correct.

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Describe the Company' situation at the end of the chapter.

• They are hiding out in a guardroom not knowing the whereabouts of Smaug which makes them feel very uneasy.

• They are in the treasure chamber and have sealed all the entrances, finally at peace knowing Smaug cannot get back in.

• They have returned to the tunnel where they began, after hearing Smaug returning to his lair through the Front Gate.

• None of these is correct.

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When the company first reaches the lair of Smaug, who enters first.

• Bilbo accidentally stumbles in and falls down onto the treasure hoard.

• Thorin leads them into the lair proclaiming that the King Under the Mountain has returned.

• Balin goes in first beause he was the last one to leave that hall before the coming of the dragon.

• Bombur enters first because he is certain that he smells food in the great Hall.

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While the Dwarves huddle in the tunnel, Bilbo calls out to them as he walks though the treasure. Why does he call for the Dwarves?

• Bilbo calls for them to bring a light because his torch has gone out leaving him in complete darkness.

• Bilbo finds the Arkenstone and calls for Thorin and the Dwarves to come and claim it.

• Bllbo has heard the rumbling of Smaug returning through the Front Gate.

• Bilbo has found food supplies to share with the hungry Company.

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At the end of Chapter 13, there is no sign of Smaug, but there is something the Company sees to the south. What do they see?

• A great gathering of birds

• An ominous storm cloud moving towards them

• A majestic rainbow shining over Laketown

• The arrival of Gandalf

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