Describe a hobbit. (Provide at least 3 examples)
They have curly hair on their feet and heads, they tend to be fat in the stomach, they wear bright colors like green and yellow, they like to eat a lot
Who is Belladonna Took and why is her name significant?
She is Bilbo’s mother and because she went on adventures, she was seen as bad just like the belladonna plant
How does Bilbo respond to Gandalf’s offer of an adventure?
He says ‘Sorry! I don’t want any adventures.’
Provide three examples of how Thorin is shown to be the leader of the dwarves.
He speaks for all of them, he does not help the other dwarves clean up, he refers to the group as Thorin and company in the letter to Bilbo
According to Thorin, what had happened to his family’s wealth? (Be sure to explain everything that happened the day it was taken)
A dragon attacked the mountain where the dwarves lived. The dragon killed most of the dwarves and took over the mountain where Thorin’s family kept all their gold and treasure
Where are the dwarves and Bilbo going on their journey? (Provide the location name)
The Lonely Mountain where Smaug has their treasure
Who has gone missing while the dwarves were walking in the woods?
Gandalf
What trouble do Bilbo and the dwarves get into while the person named in question #7 is missing?
They are captured by trolls
Explain the theme ‘Power vs. Wisdom’ and describe how it is displayed in Chapter 2.
Gandalf is able to defeat the physically stronger trolls by throwing his voice and making it sound like one of the trolls, in order to keep the trolls arguing until dawn, when the sun will turn them to stone. He uses his wisdom to defeat the physically more powerful trolls
What did Thorin and Gandalf each take from the troll’s cave? (Be specific and list at least 2 of the 3 names given to each item)
They each took a sword. Gandalf’s sword was known as Glamdring, Foe-Hammer, and Beater. Thorin’s sword was known as Orcrist, Goblin-Cleaver, and Biter
Who is Elrond?
Chief of the elves in Rivendell
What is Durin’s Day?
The first day of the dwarves New Year
What happens to Bilbo and the dwarves when they seek shelter in a cave?
They are captured by goblins
Why were the Great Goblin and many of his soldiers so upset when they saw Thorin’s sword?
The sword had been used to kill many goblins
Who rescues the dwarves?
Gandalf
What does Bilbo find as he crawls blindly along the floor of the tunnel?
A golden ring
Why was Bilbo comforted by his dagger or small sword? (provide 2 reasons)
It was a form of protection and it glowed when goblins were near
Why was Bilbo reluctant to wade in the water of the subterranean lake? (provide 2 reasons)
He couldn’t swim and he was afraid of what kind of creatures would be in the water
Explain the power of Gollum’s ring.
It makes the wearer invisible
What is the difference between runes and moon runes?
Moon runes are rune letters that need to be read with moonlight shining behind them, sometimes with the moon in the same position, size, and shape as when it was written
Discuss the theme of ‘Good Vs. Evil’ and provide an example from the book that exhibits the theme.
The theme of good vs evil is clearly exhibited when Gandalf, the dwarves, and Bilbo have to fend off the goblins. The goblins represent evil because they want to kill everyone, whereas Gandalf, the dwarves, and Bilbo just want to continue their journey
What is the name of the house in which Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves have their ‘short rest’?
The Last Homely House
