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T he Hobbit - Chapter 10
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1. What tidbit of information do we learn about Gandalf in this chapter? 

He has been captured by the He has is now traveling through

A B
Necromancer Mirkwood

He has already reached the Lonely

C D He is getting ready to rejoin the party
Mountain

2. What sight did Bilbo see as he floated down the river? 

A Food B Rivendell

C Lonely Mountain D Lake-town

3. What is the history of the relationship between the dwarfs and the men?

T he men were solely dependent upon

A T hey were both independent groups. B
the dwarves.

T hey had a mutually beneficial

T he dwarfs were solely dependent upon
C relationship. Each profited from the D
the men.
other.

4. What does the Elvenking think will happen to the dwarfs?

He thinks goblins will kill them before He thinks they will be successful, but will
A B
they even get to the mountain. owe him treasure.

He thinks they won't even make it to T he He thinks they will all be killed by the
C D
Lonely Mountain. dragon.

5. Which species lives in Laketown?

A elves B dwarves

C men D  skin-changers
 6. What songs did men near Long Lake sing?

T hey sang jingles about the earthquakes T hey sang lullabies about dwarves and
A B
and floods in Mirkwood Forest. dragons.

T hey sang legends about the fall of T hey sang riddles about Smaug, the
C D
T horin’s family and his return. dragon of the mountain.

7. How was T horin recognized when he came out of his barrel?

A by his sword B by his beard

C by his golden chain D  by his gruff voice

8. Why does the Master welcome the expedition? 

He is afraid that if he does not welcome

T he townspeople support T horin and
A B them, they will leave before he could
legends spoke that this day would come.
return them to the Elvenking.

He is afraid of fighting dwarfs because He is excited to have guests because

C D
he knows they are very strong. guests usually don't come this far.

9. What is the Master’s reaction when T horin announces his departure?

He laughs and tells T horin he should

He's sad to see them go because he feels
A B give up the joke because no one can
like they are friends now.
defeat a dragon.

He was surprised and a little frightened

He is happy about it because the dwarfs
C D and realizes T horin might actually be
were terrible guests.
who he says he is.

10. Why are the dwarfs happy? Why is Bilbo unhappy?

T he dwarfs are naturally not scared of T he dwarfs love the food that men
A B
dragons, but Bilbo is. prepare, but Bilbo hates it.

T he dwarfs feel energized and positive

T he dwarfs enjoy human company, but
C D about the end of the journey. Bilbo does
hobbits hate humans.
not.
11. Where does the river take the group?

A T he Lonely Mountain B Lake T own

C T he Great Waterfall D T he Old Castle

12. How do the townspeople and the the Master of Lake T own react to Bilbo and the
dwarfs?

T he are excited, yet a little  suspicious to

A B T hey are angry and attack the group
see dwarfs

C T hey are scared and flee the town D T hey won't let them into town

13. What does the Master of Lake T own eventually give the group before heading out?

A advice and warnings B food and wine

C money for the journey D supplies and horses

14. What is the name of the mountain where Bilbo and the dwarves are headed?

A T he Deadly Mountain B T he Dark Mountain

C T he Lonely Mountain D T he Last Mountain

15. What is the name of the creature that now protects the Lonely Mountain?

A Woodelves B T rolls

C Smug D Smaug
Answer Key

1.d 2.c 3.c 4.d

5.c 6.c 7.c 8.a

9.d 10.d 11.b 12.a

13.d 14.c 15.d