The Hobbit chapter 1 Flashcards
“It is all very well for gandalf to about this hobbit being fierce, but one shriek like that in a moment of excitement would be enough to wake the dragon and all relatives, and kill the lot of us.” - what do they think about Bilbo?
He isn’t strong enough for the job.
who is speaking ?
“I should have been sure we had come to the wrong house.”
Gloin
What does Bilbo think in the text, “the Took side had won. He suddenly felt he would go without bed and breakfast to be thought fierce, as for little fellow bobbing on the mat it almost made him really fierce.”
He believes he is strong and fierce
In what paragraph was the first time they introduced the job that bilbo was getting?
paragraph 6
what job did they want bilbo to have?
burglar
Through paragraphs 7-9, what traits would we describe gandalf as.
powerful and confident
who is speaking ?
“ ‘ you may (possibly) all live to thank me yet. ‘ “
Gandalf
according to the wizard, what kind of village do they live in?
A calm, safe, and peaceful village
Who is speaking?
“‘Haven’t you got a map? and didn’t you hear our song? and haven’t we been talking about all this for hours?’”
Thorin, the leader
Who is speaking?
“‘Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth.’”
Bilbo
what traits does gandalf seen in bilbo to tell that he is right for the job?
He is tough and good for the job.
what paragraph(s) does he explain that he is right for the job?
paragraph 9 and 1
what are the two sides of bilbo’s personality?
adventerous/fierce and weak/wimpy
Why is it important that bilbo is the 14th member?
because they would have bad luck and they would go back to the coal mines.
what paragraphs support what bilbo’s personalities are?
paragraphs 4, 5, and 18
