Understanding Smaug's Monologue

The transcript describes a conversation where a character is accused of being used as a pawn by Oakenshield, who has promised them a share of treasure. The speaker, Smaug, questions the validity of this promise and highlights their own power. Smaug is tempted to let Oakenshield suffer from greed but decides against it, ending the conversation with a demand for a choice.

What does Smaug imply about Oakenshield's view of the thief's life?

• Oakenshield values the thief's life highly.

• Oakenshield sees the thief as expendable.

• Oakenshield is indifferent to the thief's fate.

• Oakenshield is protective of the thief.

What does Smaug suggest about the treasure promised to the thief?

• It is cursed and should be avoided.

• It is not Oakenshield's to give away.

• It belongs to Oakenshield to distribute.

• It is rightfully the thief's to claim.

How does Smaug describe his own abilities?

• Weak and vulnerable

• Strong and formidable

• Cunning and deceitful

• Gentle and kind

What is Smaug's temptation regarding Oakenshield?

• To form an alliance with Oakenshield

• To help Oakenshield succeed

• To let Oakenshield suffer from greed

• To ignore Oakenshield completely

What does Smaug ultimately decide about the treasure?

• To give it to the thief

• To keep it for himself

• To destroy it

• To let Oakenshield have it