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The Hobbit Exam; Questions and Answers
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*Chapter 1: "An Unexpected Party"* Correct AnswerWhat are hobbits? Correct Answer-Hobbits are a good natured people, about
half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves. They tend to be fat, and
have large hairy feet
The Hobbit Exam; Questions and Answers
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*Chapter 1: "An Unexpected Party"* Correct Answer-
What are hobbits? Correct Answer-Hobbits are a good natured people, about
half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves. They tend to be fat, and
have large hairy feet.
Who are Bilbo's ancestors? What conflict might this ancestry create for Bilbo?
Correct Answer-The Tooks on his mother's side and the Baggins on his
father's side. The Tooks are adventurous, but the Baggins are not, and the very
different personalities of the two can make Bilbo torn with himself.
What are Bilbo's feelings for his hobbit-hole home, Bag-End? Correct Answer-
He is very fond of it, and has everything he needs there, plus comfort.
Who is Gandalf? What seems to be Bilbo's opinion of him? Correct Answer-
Gandalf is a wizard. Bilbo seems to admire him with his works.
What does Gandalf "give" Bilbo? Correct Answer-Adventure
Who are Bilbo's visitors the next day? What does Bilbo feel about them?
Correct Answer-13 dwarves. The hobbit feels irritated and annoyed by them,
yet interested in what they have to say.
What will Bilbo's role be in the quest planned by the dwarves? Correct
Answer-A buglar. He is the lucky number in the adventure.
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Why does Bilbo agree to join the dwarves on their adventure? (not on test)
Correct Answer-His Tookish side takes over when he suddenly realizes what
he is missing out on the morning when the dwarves left.
What old wrong do the dwarves wish to right? How is their quest defined?
Correct Answer-They wish to go to Lonely Mountain and retrieve their lost
treasures by Smaug who is still very much alive
*Chapter 2: "Roast Mutton"* Correct Answer-
In what way does the journey get off to a bad start for Bilbo? What do his
concerns about the journey indicate about Bilbo's character? Correct
Answer-Bilbo went off late and without his things (particularly his
handkerchief); his lack of knowledge and experience makes him naive.
What is Bilbo's assignment when the dwarves spot a fire? What does Bilbo
discover at the fire site? Correct Answer-Bilbo is sent to investigate what is
there. He finds 3 trolls.
What disaster occurs at the trolls' camp? Correct Answer-Bilbo gets caught
trying to pick-pocket one of the trolls; and soon the dwarves get captured and
are tied up in a bag for their supper.
What are the trolls like? What impression do they create? Correct Answer-
Trolls are rude, mean, and violent. They create a scary and intimidating mood.
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How are Bilbo and the dwarves rescued? What lesson does Bilbo learn from
Gandalf's method of rescue? Correct Answer-Gandalf mimic's the trolls'
voices' so that they argue with each other. While they are distracted, daylight
shone and they quickly turned to stone with the wizard's trickery. Bilbo learns
that it's possible to win with cleverness instead of violence.
How well does Bilbo do with his first opportunity to help the company?
Correct Answer-He did very poorly.
What unexpected windfall do the travelers reap from their adventure?
Correct Answer-They find gold, food, and weapons from the troll cave.
*Chapter 3: "A Short Rest"* Correct Answer-
What is significant about Bilbo's question "Is that *The* Mountain?" Correct
Answer-He thinks they have already made it to the Lonely Mountain and that
their journey is over, when in reality, it's still the very beginning and many
dangers are still ahead.
What is the travelers' destination? Correct Answer-The Lonely Mountain in
the east.
How does elfin behavior contrast with what is known about dwarves thus far?
Correct Answer-The elves have a love for life, while the dwarves are more
practical and serious.
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