The Desolation of Smaug

Bilbo is suspicious of an eavesdropper, who is it?

• the crows

• a thrush

• a spider

• a squirrel

After much journeying, Bilbo and the Company finally reach the "______ of the Dragon."

• City

• Desolation

• Ruin

• Waste

What does Bilbo take from the dragon's hoard the first time?

• A fancy spoon

• A shield

• A golden sword

• A two handled cup

Read the following passage and use context clues to answer the question. "At last they came upon it, the desolation of Smaug. With charred grass and burnt stumps." What does the word desolation mean?

• A destroyed and empty place

• A quiet and peaceful place

• A beautiful and lush place

• A mysterious or unknown place

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

What does Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?

• Shoves it into his deepest pocket

• Drops it, causing it to shatter

• Excitedly hands it over to Thorin

• Nothing ­­ he wants Thorin to experience the pleasure of discovering it

Whose “fault” is it that Smaug decides to seek revenge on Lake Town?

• Thorin, because he says they came from Lake-town.

• Balin, because he is old and slipped in front of the dragon.

• Bilbo, because of the barrel rider riddle.

• Kili and Fili, because Smaug overheard them talking.

Why are the people of Lake Town angry with Thorin?

• Thorin and Company are the ones who caused all the trouble with Smaug.

• Thorin promised them gold, and now he refused to give them gold.

• Thorin and Company left Lake-town and purposefully sent Smaug there.

• Thorin and Company used Lake-town as a distraction for Smaug.

What news does the thrush bring the captain?

• Thorin and party are trapped in the mountain

• An army of wargs and goblins is on the way

• Gandalf is on his way

• Smaug has an unprotected spot on his chest