Quiz on Beorn and Mirkwood

What is the name of the skin-changer Bilbo and the dwarves meet in Chapter 7?

• Beorn

• Bard

• Balin

• Bombur

What animal can Beorn transform into?

• A dragon

• A bear

• A wolf

• An eagle

How does Gandalf introduce the dwarves to Beorn?

• All at once

• In groups of two

• In pairs, spaced out

• By their full names and titles

What does Beorn provide the company before they leave?

• Gold and jewels

• Ponies, food, and advice

• Maps and swords

• Magic rings

What warning does Beorn give about Mirkwood Forest?

• Stay on the path

• Beware of dragons

• Avoid the mountain passes

• Never speak to strangers

What creatures are mentioned as dangers in Mirkwood?

• Goblins and trolls

• Spiders and dark magic

• Orcs and wargs

• Elves and dwarves

How does Beorn feel about goblins and wargs?

• He is afraid of them

• He despises them

• He allies with them

• He ignores them

Why does Gandalf leave the company at the edge of Mirkwood?

• He is afraid of the forest

• He has other important business

• He doesn't like the dwarves

• He wants Bilbo to lead

What is the company instructed to do with the ponies?

• Ride them through Mirkwood

• Release them before entering Mirkwood

• Sell them at the nearest town

• Use them to fight off goblins

What does Beorn do after the company leaves?

• Follows them secretly to ensure their safety

• Joins the company later in Mirkwood

• Returns to his house and forgets about them

• Attacks the goblins in revenge