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The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
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Chapter 1
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Chapters 18–19
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Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
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Chapters 8-9 Quiz
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Chapters 8-9 Quiz
1
of 5
What happens to Bombur when he falls into the river Beorn told the group not to touch?
He falls asleep
He dies
His skin burns
He goes blind
2
of 5
During the group's three visits to the clearing, what happens?
The elves chase them
The group is attacked
The elves offer food
The lights go out
3
of 5
How does Bilbo lead the spiders away from the captured dwarves?
By singing
By playing a flute
By yelling
By using fire
4
of 5
Who has taken Thorin prisoner before the other dwarves were attacked?
The goblins
The necromancer
The spiders
The elves
5
of 5
When the other dwarves are brought before the Elvenking and questioned, they, like Thorin, refuse to do what?
Bow down
Reveal their plan
Speak elvish
Eat elven food
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