The Desolation of Smaug

Which character earns an eminent position for his bravery and actions?

• Bilbo

• Thorin

• Bard

• Girion

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After Smaug realizes a piece of treasure missing he becomes enraged and torches the mountainside and devours or scatters the group's ponies. When Smaug returns Bilbo sneaks back in the cave. What does Smaug do?

• He fakes sleep and confronts Biblo

• He blocks the tunnel entrance

• He captures one of the dwarfs and holds him prisoner

• He orders Bilbo to return the cup

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

• A fancy spoon

• A shield

• A golden sword

• A two handled cup

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 does Bilbo use to sneak about the cave?

• the ring

• a secret walkway

• a cloak 

• the sounds of nature

Where does the party hide from Smaug as he rampages against the thief?

• 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

Bilbo is smart, how does he confront Smaug when he returns to Smaug?

• He buys himself time by flattering Smaug and speaking in riddles

• He uses the ring to sneak around Smaug

• He throws treasure away from Smaug to distract him

• He sneaks up on Smaug and stabs him with Sting

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Which dwarfs were left in the valley, surely to be slain by the rampaging Smaug? 

•  Fili and Kili

• Oin and Gloin

• Thorin and Dwalin

• Bombur and Bofur

How do the dwarfs save the two members of the party who were left down below in the valley? 

• they were not able to save them

• they tied ropes to them and hauled them up

• Ganfalf summoned the eagles who flew them up the mountainside

• they scrambled up the narrow path

Which of the following names does Bilbo not use when referring to himself to Smaug?

• Ringwinner

• Luckwearer

• Stingbearer

• Barrel-rider

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