The Hobbit Quiz Chapter 15 Review

Who pointed out the old thrush to the others?

• Thorin

• Balin

• Bilbo

• The ravens

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What did the old thrush do after Thorin finished speaking?

• It flew away

• It started to sing

• It attacked the dwarves

• It brought back a decrepit old bird

What was the reaction of the dwarves when they heard that Smaug was dead?

• They were skeptical

• They were overjoyed

• They were fearful

• They shouted in disbelief

According to the old bird, what are the tidings of joy to the people of the Mountain and Dale?

• The return of Thorin

• The end of the war

• The death of Smaug

• The gathering of the birds

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What did the old bird say he was the chief of?

• The crows

• The thrushes

• The ravens

• The starlings

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According to Roac, what is the reason that many are eager for a share of the spoil after the death of Smaug?

• The news of the death of the guardian has spread far and wide.

• The dwarves are known to be generous.

• The treasure is believed to be cursed.

• Smaug had no heirs to claim the treasure.

What does Roac suggest the dwarves should do since they are few and the task before them is difficult?

• Seek help from the men of Lake-town.

• Hide and wait for the armies to leave.

• Try to reclaim the treasure by themselves.

• Send messengers to Dain in the Iron Hills.

What did the dwarves find when they explored the caverns once more?

• The secret door had been repaired by the elves.

• The secret door was still open and unguarded.

• The secret door had been broken and blocked by Smaug.

• The secret door led to a new tunnel unknown to them.

What good news did the dwarves receive from the raven?

• The elves were preparing to leave the area.

• Their ponies had escaped and were wandering far down the banks of the Running River.

• The men of Lake-town had decided to join forces with the dwarves.

• The treasure had been found intact and untouched.

What did the dwarves and others see when they looked through the wall near the secret door?

• A way to enter the mountain undetected.

• Smaug sleeping on the treasure.

• The armies of the Lakemen and the Elves approaching.

• No entrance, despite being able to see (or shoot) through holes in the wall.