The Hobbit Chapter 12

Why was the passage that led to the dragon so well built? 

• It was carved out by years of rainwater
• It was created by elves
• it was created by dwarfs
• it was created by magic

Who goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo on his first trip to see Smaug?

• Dwalin
• Gloin
• Balin
• Kili

What does Bilbo take from the dragon's hoard of goods?

• A fancy spoon
• A shield
• A golden sword
• A two handled cup

Bilbo quotes two of his father’s sayings. What are they?

• "Two wrongs don't make a right," and "fortune favors the bold."
• "The third time pays all," and "every worm has his weak spot."
• "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," and "when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
• "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer," and "birds of a feather flock together."

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Smaug is what color?

• red-gold
• black-gold
• green-gold
• blue-gold

What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?

• His scent
• His accent
• His riddles
• His invisibility

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What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?

• Dragons are fond of riddles.
• Dragons can speak.
• Smaug has a weak spot on his chest.
• Smaug is very intelligent.

What proverb does Bilbo invent?

• "Never laugh at live dragons."
• "Better late than never."
• "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
• "The pen is mightier than the sword."

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What is The Arkenstone?

• A white gem known as the ‘heart of the mountain," which is very important to the dwarves.
• A huge crowning jewel that the dwarves really love.
• A stone that Thorin's family would wear as a necklace.
• A red stone that dwarves would embed in their sword handle.

What does Bilbo use to sneak about the cave?

• the ring
• a secret walkway
• a cloak 
• the sounds of nature