Hobbit Chapter 12
1 . Why was the passage that led to the dragon so well built?
It was carved out by years of rainwater It was created by elves
it was created by dwarfs it was created by magic
2 . Who goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo on his first trip to see Smaug?
Dwalin Gloin Balin Kili
3 . What does Bilbo take from the dragon's hoard of goods?
A fancy spoon A shield A golden sword A two handled cup
4 . Bilbo quotes two of his father’s sayings. What are they?
"Two wrongs don't make a right," and "fortune favors the bold."
"The third time pays all," and "every worm has his weak spot."
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease," and "when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer," and "birds of a feather flock together."
5 . Smaug is what color?
red-gold black-gold green-gold blue-gold
6 . What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?
His scent His accent His riddles His invisibility
7. 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.
8 . What proverb does Bilbo invent?
"Never laugh at live dragons." "Better late than never."
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." "The pen is mightier than the sword."
9 . 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.
10 . What does Bilbo use to sneak about the cave?
the ring a secret walkway a cloak the sounds of nature
11 . 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
12 . 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
13 . 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
14 . How do Bilbo and the dwarfs become trapped within the mountain?
Smaug chases Bilbo out of the cave and traps them within the mountain Orcs and goblins block their only exit
An earthquake causes a rockslide to block the door Gandalf accidently traps them while trying to rescue them
15 . 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
16 Q. As Bilbo reaches the inner most parts of the mountain it is almost completely dark, except for the great glow of
___________!
a giant cauldronSmauga molten rivera vast fireplace
17 Q. 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?
A destroyed and empty placeA quiet and peaceful placeA beautiful and lush placeA mysterious or unknown place
18
Q. 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 themthey tied ropes to them and hauled them upGanfalf summoned the eagles who flew
them up the mountainsidethey scrambled up the narrow path
19
Q. Which of the following names does Bilbo not use when referring to himself to Smaug?
RingwinnerLuckwearerStingbearerBarrel-rider
20 Q. How many ponies does Smaug admit to eating the night before?
43106
21
Q. How does Smaug know that Bilbo is travelling with dwarfs?
he could taste and smell them on the ponieshe saw them on the mountainsidehe heard them talking at the entrance
to the tunnelhe captured Balin before he could escape into their shelter
Question 22 30 seconds
Q. Bilbo reveals to Smaug that they did not come for just for treasure. He tells Smaug that the other purpose was
______________.
to destroy the dragon's lairto honor himfor the famerevenge
23. Where does Smaug intend to get his revenge after he smashes up the side of the mountain and the secret
entrance?
to Lake Town To Rivendale To the Wood Elves home back to sleep
24. What does Bilbo think is spying on the party as they talk of their plans?
the crows a thrush a spider a squirrel
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