The Hobbit - Chapters 5-8

How does Bilbo know his sword was made by Elves?

• The metal is one that only Elves use.
• It has Elvish writing on the blade.
• It has the Elven trademark near the handle.
• It glows near goblins/orcs.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

How does Gollum guess that Bilbo has his ring?

• The ring is missing and Bilbo states he has something in his pocket.
• He sees the circular shape in Bilbo's pocket.
• Bilbo hints that it is jewelry in his pocket.
• He knows Hobbits have a fondness for jewelry.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Gollum always call himself? 

• 'my special'
• 'my Gollum'
• 'my treasure'
• 'my precious'

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Gollum tell Bilbo he will do if he wins the riddle game?

• Show him the way out of the cave
• Allow him to live
• Eat him
• Kill him

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Bilbo discover when he accidently puts the ring on?

• It makes him invisible
•  It makes him incredibly fast
• It makes him stronger
• It allows him to control Gollum

What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddle contest?

• Bilbo will become Gollum's slave.
  
• He will have to give the ring back to Gollum.
  
• Gollum will hand him over to the goblins in return for food. 
• Gollum will eat him. 

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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CCSS.W.7.9A

Why do the dwarves have more respect for Bilbo when he rejoins them after being lost in the tunnels?

• He was able to save himself

• He had the ring

• They don't, he should have been fighting with them

• He saved them from the goblins

What is the proverb that Bilbo invents/references?

• A picture is worth a thousand words.
• Actions are louder than words.
• Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
• All good things must come to an end.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the forest catch on fire in Chapter 6?

• A dead tree is hit by summer lightning.

• Gandalf lights the fire to attract the attention of the eagles.

• The goblins light it deliberately to kill the adventurers.

• The wargs spread it accidentally after Gandalf sets their coats on fire.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What are "Wargs"?

• evil wolves

• evil goblins

• evil wizards

• evil dwarves

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