The Desolation of Smaug

Read the following passage 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 as it is used in the text?

• destroyed and empty place

• quiet and peaceful place

• beautiful and lush place

• mysterious or unknown place

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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?

• A fancy spoon

• A shield

• A golden sword

• A two handled cup

Smaug is what color?

• red-gold

• black-gold

• green-gold

• blue-gold

Who becomes King Under the Mountain after Thorin's death?

•  Dain

• Roac

• Beorn

• Thror

What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?

• His scent

• His accent

• His riddles

• His invisibility

What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?

• Dragons are fond of riddles.

• Dragons can speak.

• Smaug has a weak spot in his armor

• Smaug is very intelligent.

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.

Where does the party hide from Smaug during his rampage?

• behind a large rock on the cliff face

• inside the tunnel

• under an overhanging bolder

• they scramble down the mountain and hide along the riverbank

When Smaug returns from his rampage Bilbo sneaks back in the cave. What does Smaug do?

• He fakes sleep and confronts Bilbo

• He blocks the tunnel entrance

• He captures one of the dwarfs and holds him prisoner

• He orders Bilbo to return the cup