The Hobbit chapter 15 The Gathering of the Clouds Quiz

What unusual event did Bilbo and the dwarves notice at the beginning of the chapter?

• The arrival of a large army

• A sudden storm

• The disappearance of the treasure

• The gathering of birds

What did the old thrush try to communicate to Bilbo and the dwarves?

• The need to leave the mountain

• The death of Smaug

• The location of hidden treasure

• The arrival of an enemy

Who brought the news about Smaug's death to Thorin and the dwarves?

• A wandering traveler

• A messenger from the lake men

• A scout from the elves

• An old raven

What was Thorin's initial reaction to the news of Smaug's death?

• He decided to leave the mountain

• He planned to share the treasure

• He sent a message of peace to the lake men

• He began fortifying the entrance

What did Thorin ask the ravens to do after hearing the news?

• Find a secret exit

• Scout the enemy camp

• Send messages to their kin

• Bring more food

What did the dwarves use to fortify the main entrance of the mountain?

• Wooden planks

• A magical barrier

• A wall of squared stones

• Iron gates

What did the dwarves find while exploring the caverns?

• Only the front gates remained open

• A secret passage

• A group of lost travelers

• A hidden treasure

What did the ravens inform the dwarves about the Elven King?

• He was planning an attack

• He had turned aside to the lake

• He was seeking an alliance

• He had found a new treasure

Who arrived at the mountain after the dwarves fortified the entrance?

• A group of wandering dwarves

• A group of trolls

• A band of orcs

• The armies of the lake men and elves

What did Bilbo wish for after hearing the song of the elves?

• To leave the mountain

• To find more treasure

• To fight the elves

• To join the elves in their mirth and feasting