The Hobbit: Chapter 1-4 Questions
Jennifer Marohn The Hobbit: Chapter 1-4 Questions
What is Gandalf's reputation?
he's been on a lot of adventures
he is an evil man
Gandalf who
What kind of mark does Gandalf put on Bilbo's door?
a green one
a queer one
a large one
How many dwarves are there?
10
12
13
What does Thorin wear to distinguish himself from the other dwarves?
Select all that apply
a blue hood
a swim suit
a red hood
a gold crown
a silver tassel
How did the dwarves lose their treasure and kingdom?
What did Gandalf give Thorin?
There were two things
What are the terms of Bilbo's contract? Do you think they are fair?
How does Bilbo know that the three people are trolls? Can you think of any other stories (especially children's stories and fairy tales) you know about trolls? How are Tolkien's trolls similar to trolls in other stories? How are they different?
Their large size
The shape of their legs
The smell of their feet
The sound of their snoring
The language they use
Their heavy, gray faces
How does Gandalf rescue Bilbo and the dwarves?
Keeps them running in circles
Keeps the trolls arguing until the sun comes up by mimicking their voices.
Traps them in quick sand.
What types of things do they take from the troll hoard?
Select all that apply.
Food
Clothes
Rings
beer
swords
Tableclothes
Why was Rivendell hard to find?
two answers
It was very high up
It was sorounded by water
It was in a deep cut river valley
It was in the black forest
It was protected by Elrond's ring of power.
Reread pages 45-48. Based on the imagery that Tolkien uses to describe the forest, what sort of creatures do you think live there?
Who are the enemies of the elves?
Hobits
Wizards
Goblins
What important discovery does Elrond make regarding Thorin's map? What does it suggest about Thorin that he owns the map for years and never notices what Elrond notices right away?
When is Durin's Day?
Why do Gandalf, the dwarves, and Bilbo take shelter in the mountain cave?
Two answers
There are terrible thunderstorms
There is a dragon stalking them
They need to get some rest.
There are giants throwing rocks at each other.
Why isn't Gandalf captured?
He heard Bilbo scream
He was in the bathroom
He ran away
What do goblins usually do with their prisoners?
Kill them
Make them bake bread
Make them work as slaves
Tickle them
How does Gandalf rescue Bilbo and the dwarves?
more than one answer
By killing the Great Goblin with his sword
By distracting all the goblins
By turning the lights off
By throwing rocks
By bringing in an army
What is the name of Gandalf's sword?
Pooky Bear
Hector
Glamdring
Does Bilbo's sword have a name yet?
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