The Hobbit chapter 17 The Battle of Five Armies Quiz

What did Bard and the Elven King present to Thorin as a bargaining chip?

• A sword

• A map

• The Arkenstone

• A crown

Match the following reasons with Thorin's actions:

• Thorin refused to negotiate because he had no faith in their intentions.

• He thought they were thieves

• Thorin refused to negotiate because he believed they were dishonest.

• He was waiting for more dwarves to arrive

• Thorin refused to negotiate because he saw no value in their proposals.

• He didn't trust them

• Thorin refused to negotiate because he was expecting reinforcements.

• He believed they had nothing valuable to offer

Who revealed that they had given the Arkenstone to Bard and the Elven King?

• Gandalf

• Bilbo

• Thorin

• Dain

What was Thorin's reaction to Bilbo's betrayal?

• He forgave him

• He was indifferent

• He laughed

• He was filled with rage

Who arrived with a heavily armed force to support Thorin?

• Gandalf

• Bard

• The Elven King

• Dain

What did Bard and the Elven King prepare for after Dain's arrival?

• A feast

• A siege

• A celebration

• A retreat

Who intervened to halt the initial clash between the dwarves and their allies?

• Bilbo

• Thorin

• Gandalf

• Bard

(a)   occurred as the battle was about to begin.

• An earthquake
• The arrival of goblins and wolves
• A storm
• A dragon attack

Who arrived to aid in the battle against the goblins and wolves?

• The elves

• The men of the lake

• The dwarves

• The eagles

During the battle, Bilbo (a)  

• He found the Arkenstone
• He defeated a goblin
• He was injured by a stone
• He was captured