Hobbit Test Flashcards
1
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The Hobbit was a sequel to, meaning it was written after, The Lord of the Rings.
A
False
2
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Gandalf casts a spell on the three trolls with his wizard’s staff and turns them to stone.
A
False
3
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Rivendell was out in the open and easy for most travelers to find.
A
False
4
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J.R.R. Tolkien was committed to a mental hospital at the end of his life.
A
False
5
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What phrase does Bilbo use in two opposite ways when speaking to Gandalf? It is used as a welcome and as a goodbye or dismissal.
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“Good morning”
6
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The story of The Hobbit begins in the Shire.
A
True
7
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Gandalf isn’t captured by the goblins because Bilbo screamed.
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True
8
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Hearing about the dwarves’ adventure awakens Bilbo’s “Tookish” side.
A
True
9
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What characters lost their kingdom and treasures?
A
The dwarves
10
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Hobbits are small three-inch creatures, smaller than your hand.
A
False
11
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When Bilbo is described this way: “As fierce as a dragon in a pinch”– it is an example of . . .
A
a simile
12
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Hobbits dress in solemn colors, are very serious, and do not like to eat.
A
False
13
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to move clumsily or unsteadily
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Blundering
14
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showing good judgment
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Discreetly
15
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damage or loss, or to lay waste and plunder
A
Depredations
16
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bold and daring
A
Audacious
17
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confused
A
Flummoxed
18
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to undertake payment of
A
Defrayed
19
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essential to have; required
A
Requisite
20
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curious
A
Inquisitive
21
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to steal; stolen
A
Purloined
22
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low wall at the edge of a roof or balcony or on the side of a bridge
A
Parapet
23
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to beat rapidly and strongly
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Palpitating
24
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mysterious characters or figures of an ancient language
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Runes
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avoid; neglect
Shirk
26
drink deeply, repeatedly
Quaff
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Where does Bilbo live at the beginning of the story?
Bag End
28
What piece of clothing does Bilbo lose in his escape from Gollum and the goblins?
Brass buttons
29
Beorn was a friendly man who loved dwarves.
False
30
What does Gandalf throw at the wargs to scare them?
Fire
31
Where did Bilbo find Gollum's ring?
In a cave on a rock.
32
How does Bilbo get past the dwarf lookout and surprise his friends by standing right among them?
He used the ring
33
What are goblins afraid of?
Sunlight
34
Does Bilbo tell the dwarves and Gandalf about his magic ring after he escapes Gollum?
No
35
Gollum lives in a cave under the Misty Mountains with orcs above him.
True
36
Answer Bilbo's riddle: "What has roots as nobody sees, is taller than trees. Up, up it goes, and yet never grows."
Mountain
37
The ring protected Bilbo from the wolves.
False
38
Attercop, Lazy Lob, Crazy Cob and Old Tomnoddy were Hobbits who were friends of Bilbo.
False
39
Evil wolves were called ____________.
Wargs
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beneath the earth
Subterranean
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old times
Antiquity
42
to be annoyed, or to be made sore by rubbing
Galled
43
spread out
Splayed
44
inflict heavy blow
Smote
45
minted fragrant herb
Marjoram
46
tough fern
Bracken
47
noise
Clamour
48
eagle nest
Eyrie
49
causing dismay, frightful
Appalling
50
not to be called into question; not liable to accusation
Unimpeachable
51
a fermented drink made of water, honey, malt, and yeast
Mead
52
not able to go through
Impassable
53
twisted, knotty like on tree trunks
Gnarled
54
rounded projection
Bulbous
55
male deer
Hart
56
two pence (two pennies)
Tuppence
57
a ring tossing game
Quoits
58
a strong gateway that slides up and down (usually at castle gates)
Portcullis
59
containers for liquid (mugs)
Flagons
60
What happens after Bilbo's conversation and confrontation with Smaug?
Smaug smashes and seals up the side door, and the dwarves are trapped in the tunnel.
61
regard something as being caused by someone or something else
Attribute
62
foreboding
Ominous
63
docks
Quays
64
ill will or hatred
Enmity
65
decreasing; grows gradually weaker or fainter
Waning
66
go about in search of plunder
Marauding
67
narrow crack or split
Crevice
68
a situation or event that is extremely serious or urgent
Dire
69
den or dwelling
Lair
70
done better than
Surpassed
71
keep out of sight; hiding
Skulking
72
method of transportation or hauling something
Cartage
73
unable to be extinguished
Unquenchable
74
payment in return for something
Recompense
75
Bilbo forgot about the Dragon's keen sense of _________.
Smell
76
The second thing (and most important thing) that Bilbo took from Smaug was ___________.
the Arkenstone
77
The people wanted to make __________ a king, but he convinced them not to.
Bard
78
When Bilbo and the dwarves arrive in Lake Town, the people treat them poorly and are unwilling to give them supplies.
False
79
What weakness of Smaug's did Bilbo discover?
One scale of his armor was missing.
80
Who originally said "Never laugh at live dragons"?
Bilbo
81
_______ did not get sealed up in barrel, but instead manages to climb on top of one as he floats down the river.
Bilbo
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Who originally said "Every worm has his weak spot"?
Biblo's father
83
Dwarves love and understand the value of money.
True
84
The first item that Bilbo stole from Smaug was a ________.
goblet
85
The dwarves arrive at the Lonely Mountain during the first week of spring.
False
86
Bilbo got back every single one of his possessions when he returned to the Shire.
False
87
Thorin didn't want to help the town of men or negotiate with their leader. Who was their leader? (NOTE: This is not the official leader of the town. This was the man who became the leader because of his courageous actions.)
Bard
88
Bilbo kept the Arkenstone and took it home to the Shire.
False
89
How did Thorin die?
He died from wounds inflicted in the battle at the Lonely Mountain.
90
The structure of The Hobbit follows that of the . . .
all of the above
91
Does Thorin regret his greed before he dies and recognize his mistakes?
Yes
92
If The Hobbit has an overarching message, it is that even a small, unassuming person such as Bilbo possesses the inner resources necessary to perform adventurous, heroic deeds and that the transformation that makes him a hero does not erase his essential nature.
True
93
What is most important about Bilbo's life at the end of the novel?
In spite of his new found heroism, he stays true to his values and retains his good character.
94
Roac is a _________ with special powers of speech. (be specific)
raven
95
Homes are important places of refuge and safety in The Hobbit. Name two characters in the book who do not have a permanent home.
Gandalf and Gollum
96
The hobbits in the Shire thought that Bilbo was a hero and had great respect for him after his return.
False
97
Bilbo shows a great interest in becoming rich throughout the story. In fact, this is what leads him to go on the journey with the dwarves.
False
98
Epic
1. the hero is a figure of imposing stature, of national or international importance, and of great historical or legendary significance
2. the setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world, or the universe
3. the action consists of deeds of great valor or requiring superhuman courage
4. supernatural forces—gods, angels, and demons—interest themselves in the action and intervene from time to time
5. a style of sustained elevation and grand simplicity is used
6. the poet recounts the deed of the heroes with objectivity
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Genre
adventure, myth, powers of supernatural forces, fantasy
100
Structure
journey motif
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Theme
code of morality, between good and evil, The internal struggle is within the heart–a struggle between pain and glory.
102
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: god says that he will not forsake his people.
God says that He will not forsake His people.
103
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: i have never been to arizona, but i have heard that it is beautiful.
I have never been to Arizona, but I have heard that it is beautiful.
104
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: if you mentioned the eiffel tower, most people would know that you are referring to a french structure.
If you mentioned the Eiffel Tower, most people would know that you are referring to a French structure.
105
What are the three firsts that I went over in the grammar video that you need to capitalize?
First word of a sentence
Quotations
Dear [insert name],
106
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: "good morning," he said at last.
"Good morning," he said at last.
107
A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea.
True
108
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: she is taking biology 201 at northland university.
She is taking Biology 101 at Northland University.
109
Rewrite the following with correct capitalization: dear mrs. meyer,
Dear Mrs. Meyer,
110
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: professor thompson said that the republican party is meeting in ohio.
Professor Thompson said that the Republican Party is meeting in Ohio.
111
Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.
In a hold in the ground there lived a hobbit.
112
Proper nouns, but not proper adjectives, should be capitalized.
False
113
Does this sentence need a semicolon or a colon in it? They were all on ponies each pony was slung about with all kinds of packages, parcels, and paraphernalia.
Semicolon
114
Rewrite this sentence taking out the comma and conjunction and replacing it with a semicolon: Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains.
Then something Tookish woke up inside him; he wished to go and see the great mountains.
115
Is the colon used correctly in this sentence? Then he went back and crept in through the Front Gate and routed: out all the halls, and lanes, and tunnels, alleys, cellars, mansions and passages.
No
116
Rewrite this sentence taking out the comma and conjunction and replacing it with a semicolon: Suddenly he found that the music and the singing had stopped, and they were all looking at him.
Suddenly he found that the music and the singing had stopped; they were all looking at him.
117
Write a sentence that uses a colon correctly. Be sure that the words are spelled and capitalized correctly. (You may not use a sentence directly from the document on colons and semicolons.)
I enjoyed these things: biking, swimming, and surfing.
118
Use a semicolon . . .
to separate two independent clauses
119
Does this sentence need a semicolon or a colon in it? There are strange things living in the pools and lakes in the hearts of mountains fish, other things slimier than fish, and goblins.
Colon
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Does this sentence need a semicolon or a colon in it? Gollum wondered what the hobbit would taste like nice, juicy, or scrumptiously crunchable.
Colon
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Does this sentence need a semicolon or a colon in it? There was a fearful mess in the room nearly every pot and pan he possessed seemed to have been used.
Semicolon
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Is the colon used correctly in this sentence? Bilbo did these things: put on an apron, lit fires, boiled water, and washed up.
Yes
123
Write a sentence that uses a semicolon correctly. Be sure that the words are spelled and capitalized correctly. (You may not use a sentence directly from the document on colons and semicolons.)
I loved chocolate; I ate an entire bag full of them!
124
Use a colon . . .
before a list of items and to state "note what follows."
125
Write a sentence ending with a question mark. Be sure that the other punctuation and capitalization in the sentence is correct.
What is that color?
126
An exclamatory sentence needs which end mark?
!
127
What is the correct end mark for this sentence? What have I got in my pocket
?
128
Write a sentence ending with a period. Be sure that the other punctuation and capitalization in the sentence is correct.
I don't want to write a sentence with a period.
129
Where are end marks placed in the sentence?
at the end
130
A declarative sentence needs which end mark?
.
131
Write a sentence ending with an exclamation mark. Be sure that the other punctuation and capitalization in the sentence is correct.
It hurt very bad!
132
An imperative sentence needs which end mark?
.
133
What is the correct end mark for this sentence? Bilbo was saved by pure luck
.
134
An indirect question needs which end mark?
.
135
A strong imperative sentence needs which end mark?
!
136
I have watched the video on end marks in its entirety.
True
137
What is the correct end mark for this sentence? Curse us and crush us, my precious is lost, lost, lost
!
138
An interrogative sentence needs which end mark?
?
