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"The Hobbit" ch. 17 "The Clouds Burst"

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which ONE is NOT one of the "Five Armies"?

a)

Elves

b)

Dwarves

c)

Eagles

d)

Goblins

e)

Wargs

2.

The Five Armies formed two sides. Who was on each side?

a)

Men, Elves and Dwarves versus Goblins and Wargs

b)

Men, Elves, and Hobbits, versus Dwarves and Goblins

c)

Goblins and Bats versus Eagles, Men, and Dwarves

d)

Goblins, Bats, and Eagles versus Men and Elves

3.

What powers does Gandalf have in the battle? Check all that apply.

a)

He casts a spell that stuns the goblin army.

b)

He rallies men, elves, and dwarves into allegiance.

c)

He comes up with a good strategic plan for the battle.

d)

He does not work any magic in the battle.

4.

What role does Bilbo have in the battle?

a)

He puts on his ring and sits it out.

b)

He slays several wargs with Sting.

c)

He serves as a messenger between Elves and Dwarves.

d)

He persuades Gandalf to cast a deadly spell.

5.
What terms do Thorin and Bard come to?
a)
Thorin and Bard will become trading partners with 50/50 profits.
b)
Thorin will provide food, water, and shelter to Bard's men in exchange for the Arkenstone.
c)
Bard will give the Arkenstone back to Thorin in exchange for being an ally.
d)
Bard will give the Arkenstone back to Thorin in exchange for a share in the treasure.
6.
What army decides to make the first attack? (before the goblins come)
a)
Dain
b)
Men (led by Bard)
c)
Thorin
d)
Elves
7.
Which army is the first to charge against the Goblins?
a)
Elves
b)
Men
c)
Dwarves
d)
Eagles
8.
Why isn't Bilbo found until the day after the battle?
a)
He was wearing the ring and was knocked unconscious.
b)
He was injured and fell out of sight.
c)
He was wearing the ring and took a nap.
d)
He is very small so it is hard to find him.
9.
What is the first sign that there is another army descending upon the men, dwarfs, and elves?
a)
a trumpet sounded off in the distance
b)
elf messengers raced into the camp after seeing the army cross the valley
c)
a black cloud came swiftly across the sky
d)
a huge fire blazed off to the west 
10.
What creature makes up the black cloud of the goblins? 
a)
ravens
b)
crows
c)
locusts
d)
bats
11.
Who is the leader of the Goblin Army?
a)
Grog
b)
Bolg
c)
Porg
d)
Drog
12.
The battle that took place is known as The Battle of the _________ Armies.
a)
Great
b)
Northern
c)
Dark
d)
Five
13.
A host of ______________ is seen coming down the wind, line after line, to help turn the tide against the goblins.
a)
eagles
b)
mountain elves
c)
hobbits
d)
ents (giant walking trees)
14.
What happens to Bilbo at the very end of the chapter? 
a)
he bumbed into a goblin while wearing his ring and is captured by the goblins
b)
he falls into the stream, hits his head and floats away from the battle
c)
he is struck by an arrow in the leg and is carried to safety by Gandalf
d)
a stone from above hits him in the head and he is knocked unconscious