The Hobbit 14

Which of the following is NOT an interpretation the people of Laketown made concerning the lights on the mountain?

• The Dwarf King is forging gold again.

• The river is running gold from the mountain.

• The dragon is coming. To arms!

• The dragon has been killed, and the dwarves are hosting a celebration.

Which character in Ch. 14 may be described as "selfless, bold, noble, and cares for others"?

• Bard

• The Master of Laketown

• King Thranduil

• None of these is correct.

How is the setting of the town important in this chapter?

• A feeling of doom: Laketown is surrounded by water, making escape difficult; The town is made of wood making it easy to destroy by fire.

• A feeling of joy: The men of Laketown are manning their posts and the people feel confident that the arches will easily slay the dragon.

• A feeilng of hope: The sun is rising as the battle begins giving the townspeople the promise of victory.

• None of these is correct.

A character saying something that is the opposite of what he really means is an example of...

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

When the author and the reader know information that the characters in the story do not know, that is called...

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

When the reader or a character in the story is strongly expecting one thing to happen, but then the opposite thing happens, that is called...

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

What is an example of situational irony in this chapter?

• Smaug is planning to enjoy the night hunting down the escaping townspeople, but one of his "prey" surprisingly kills him instead.

• The reader knows that Smaug has a soft, vulnerable spot on his chest, but the townspeople do not know this.

• Bard cries, "To Arms! To Arms," but he really means the opposite.

Even though he is never given credit for it, how is Bilbo partly responsible for the death of Smaug?

• Bilbo's magic ring caused Smaug to begin to die.

• Bilbo was the first to discover Smaug's soft spot and told the dwarves, The thrush overheard Bilbo and told Bard.

• Bilbo made Smaug angry resulting in Smaug making some bad decisions.

• None of these is correct.

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After the destruction of Laketown and the death of Smaug, why do the Wood Elves journey to Laketown? Check all that apply.

• They feel pity for the people of Laketown.

• They have a longstanding friendship with Laketown) due their trade business) and wish to bring them relief (supplies).

• King Thranduil desires a share of the wealth.

• None of these is correct.

How many days did it take for the Elvenking's army to reach the desolate lands of the Lonely Mountain (from the night Smaug was killed).