The Hobbit Chapter 11

On the western side of the great southern spur of the mountain, their was a great height called ________________.  This is where the party made their first camp. 

• Eaglehill
• Crowhill
• Ravenhill
• Dragonhill

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Why won’t the men of Lake-Town stay with the dwarves?

• They think the dragon will attack their town.
• Humans don't camp.
• They fear goblin attacks.
• They fear the wild animals.

Where does the expedition make each of their three camps?

• Along the river, near where the ponies could graze, and by the secret door.
• In a cave, along a river, and by the secret door.
• Near the base of the mountain, about halfway up the mountain, and at the secret door.
• In a cave, in a different cave, and then near the door.

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What causes the door to appear?

• The key and the last ray of sun.
• The key and finding the keyhole.
• The starlight shines on the door.
• The shadow of the sunset.

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Why do the spirits of the dwarves start to fall?

• They get into an argument amongst each other and stop speaking for awhile.
• They need to be quiet so they don't alert the dragon.
• Getting closer to the mountain is scary, and the land is black and barren.
• The dwarves are very tired and hungry and just want the journey to be overwith.

What causes Bilbo to remember the riddle to enter the passage?

• A thrush tapping a snail shell on the door
• He remembers a tune Gandalf sang
• He finds the riddle written in stone nearby
• He falls asleep and sees it in a dream

When Bilbo, Balin, Fili and Kili went out to scout the South where the Front Gate stood, they were able to see the ruins of what town?

• Dale
• Vale
• Sale 
• Gale

What is the name of the river that comes out of the great cavernous opening in the great cliff-wall between the arms of the mountain? 

• Rowing River
• Raining River
• Rasping River
• Running River

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After scouting out the Front Gate, Balin says to his companions, "Let us return! We can do no good here!  And I don't like these dark birds, they look like spies of evil."  What kind of bird is he talking about?

• eagle
• crow
• vulture
• owl

What evidence that the group witnesses that leads Bilbo to suspect that the dragon is still alive? 

• a distant roar heard within the mountain
• smoke coming from opening of the mountain
• the glow of light coming from within the mountain
• many carcasses and bones scattered about the opening of the mountain