The Hobbit Chapter Nine

What did Bilbo give Bard? Why?

• Mithril armor to protect him

• A silver necklace to bribe him

• A powerful ring to control Thorin with

• The Arkenstone to bargain with

What were the dwarves looking for on the western side of the mountain?

• To find the keyhole

• To find Bilbo

• To find a piece of gold

Select all the riddles Bilbo tells Smaug are his name.

• Lucky Number

• Barrel Rider

• Ring Winner

• Nine Fingers

What was Smaug’s weakness that Bilbo discovered?

• He can be put to sleep by harp music

• Silver is poisonous to him

• A soft spot on his belly not covered by gems

What did Thorin say was the greatest treasure of the Mountain

• The Ark of the Covenant

• The Arkenstone

• The Mithril

• The Arkstone

Who is Bard?

• A cheerful man who wants to help the dwarves and kills Smaug

• A gloomy man from Laketown, descended from the Lord of Dale who kills Smaug

• A descendent of Thrain who lives in Laketown and kills Smaug

What did Bard ask of Thorin, and what was Thorin’s response?

• He asked for some gold, Thorin said yes

• He asked Thorin to surrender, Thorin said yes

• He asked for some gold, Thorin said no

• He asked Thorin to surrender, Thorin said no

Select all of the armies who fight in the Battle of Five Armies

• Men

• Elves

• Dwarves

• Goblins

• Eagles

What happened to Thorin?

• He ended the battle

• He became king

• He died in the battle

Who led the dwarves after Thorin’s death?

• Gloin

• Kili

• Dain

• Bilbo