The Hobbit Chapter 14

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.

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.

What does Bilbo take from the hoard the second time?

• A small chest full of gold.

• Thror's Crown

• The Arkenstone

• Thrain's sword

What is the Dwarvish word for the silver armor that Thorin gave to Bilbo?

• mizithra

• bormil

• Mithrandir

• mithril

Why can Bard understand the thrush?

• His father taught him how to speak Thrush language.

• He is of the race of Dale.

• He is able to speak to animals.

• He taught himself how to speak to birds.

What is the weapon of choice in Lake Town?

• cannons

• bows and arrows

• catapults

• swords and lances

Which arrow does the guard save until the last?

• the golden arrow

• the red arrow

• the black arrow

• the green arrow

Who do the people of Lake Town want to make their new king?

• Bilbo

• Gandalf

• Bard

• Thorin

Where did Smaug fly to?

• Lake-Town

• The Lonely Mountain

• The Elf-Kings palace

• Beorn's house

How did Smaug die?

• he drowned

• He was hit with an arrow

• Old age

• He was struck with a sword