The Hobbit - Ch 17-19 Quiz

How does Bilbo justify giving the Arkenstone to Bard?

• Thorin’s constant mistreatment of him drove him to steal it.
• He believes any of the dwarves would have done the same.
• He was promised first choice of treasure and did what he wanted with it.
• Gandalf told him it was the noble thing to do.

How does Thorin respond to Bilbo’s justification?

• He lunges at Bilbo with the Orcrist, trying to stab him.
• He is stunned and speechless, already plotting a way to retrieve it.
• He wishes Bilbo a painful death at the hands of the goblins.
• He has no choice but to agree and offers his own share of treasure to reacquire the Arkenstone.

What unites the dwarves, elves, and men?

• Their shared hatred of goblins.
• Gandalf’s inspirational speech about love.
• A peace treaty requiring that the Arkenstone be returned to Thorin.
• Bilbo’s sudden disappearance.
• Bard’s injury.

Who returns at the end of chapter 17, giving the dwarves, elves, and men an advantage during the Battle of Five Armies?

• Beorn
• Gandalf
• Elrond
• The Eagles
• Trolls

According to Thorin, what would make for a merrier world?

• If all dragons were permanently eliminated.
• If more people treasured simple luxuries.
• If all people could enjoy the wealth that his ancestors enjoyed.
• If all lake-men were as reasonable as those in Esgaroth.

Who becomes the new King Under the Mountain?

• Gandalf
• Bilbo
• Beorn
• Thorin
• Dain

What does Bilbo accept as a gift from Bard?

• Glamdring the Foe-hammer
• Two chests: one of silver, one of gold
• The two-handled chalice
• A second golden ring
• A lone emerald, perfectly cut

Who becomes a chief, ruling lands between the mountains and the woods?

• Elrond
• Bilbo
• Beorn
• The Elvenking
• Lord of the Eagles

According to Gandalf, why will the Forest be more peaceful?

• A gathering of wizards and masters finally drove an evil force called the Necromancer from Mirkwood.
• The Wargs and goblins have been extinguished.
• Gandalf will be Mirkwood’s permanent guardian, and Bilbo will serve under him.
• Thorin has agreed to leave the Arkenstone, which has magical properties that eliminate evil energy, with Beorn.

What surprises Bilbo when he gets home?

• His house has been ransacked and is unrecognizable.
• His house remains exactly the same as when he left.
• People anticipated his return and threw him a celebratory feast.
• People assumed Bilbo died and were auctioning off his personal belongings.
• The ten surviving dwarves were already there, waiting for Bilbo to cook breakfast.