The Hobbit Quiz: Ch 7-8

Into what type of animal does Beorn change?

• Horse
• Bear
• Wolf
• Lion

How does Gandalf get Beorn to shelter the expedition?

• He introduces them slowly and distracts Beorn with their journey's tale.
• He tells the dwarfs to act sick and weak so Beorn will take pity on them.
• He asks Beorn politely if he will house the group for a while.
• He and Beorn are friends, so he just brings the dwarves over.

What group(s) of creatures does Beorn seem to dislike?

• Elves and Men.
• Elves and Hobbits.
• Hobbits and Goblins.
• Dwarves and Goblins.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

What personality traits does Gandalf use to describe Beorn?

• Gruff, but nice enough if he's in a good mood.
• Aggressive and violent.
• Intimidating, but funny.
• Romantic, but he doesn't ever show it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the name of the creature the group came upon after leaving the Eagles?

• Broern

• Baorn

• Beorn

• Breorn

What does Beorn provide the group with for their journey?

• food, information, and ponies
• weapons and magic cloaks
• 13 rings for Gandalf and the dwarves
• milk and honey from his farm

What unique ability do the long-bodied grey dog's Beorn has possess? 

• they can write messages 
• they can read and speak to the dwarfs
• they can walk on their fore-feet and carry things with their tails
• they can stand on their hind legs and carry things with their fore-feet

What command does Beorn give the party before he leaves them for the night? 

• You must not stay inside if the light of the fire goes out.
• You must stay inside unless, you hear me calling. 
• You must not stray outside until the sun is up. 
• You must not stay outside while the sun is out.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where did Beorn travel on his night's away from the party? 

• To investigate the tale which Gandalf had told him about the wargs and goblins. 
• Into the Misty mountains to confront the goblins
• Into Rivendale to speak to the elves.
• To hunt for animals to bring back for supper.

The forest was black as pitch at night, the only thing that could be seen was...

• your hand in front of your face
• eyes in the distance
• stars beyond the trees
• the buttons on the dwarfs coats

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5