Quizzer: CH. 2 - 5 of The Hobbit

The morning after the unexpected party...

• Bilbo is surprised at how the dwarves' departure disappoints him.

• Gandalf questions whether Bilbo is fit for the journey.

• Three trolls knock on Bilbo's door and kidnap him.

• Bilbo sees Smaug flying in the distance.

Why did the dwarves write Bilbo a letter?

• To explain the truth about Thorin's family's treasure.

• To tell Bilbo that they have no faith in his abilities.

• To explain financial compensation for Bilbo's participation in the journey.

• To apologize for the mess they made the night before

• To explain the history of Smaug.

Who goes missing soon after the adventurers depart?

• Bilbo

• Thorin

• Dwalin

• Dori

• Gandalf

What catches the adventurers attention (and ultimately leads them toward trouble)?

• a shinning red light

• a golden ring along the riverbank

• the scary laughter of goblins

• Gollum hissing in the distance

• Smaug hovering above them

Who are Bert, Tom, and William?

• dragons

• Wizards

• Goblins

• Trolls

• Elves

How does Bilbo try to bargain with Bert, Tom, and William?

• He offers to cook them breakfast.

• He offers a share of his treasure.

• he offers to disclose the dwarves' hiding spot.

• the offers to clean their messy cave.

• he offers the last of his cakes.

Who is the first dwarf to be captured by Bert, Tom, and William?

• Balin

• Dwalin

• Dori

• Nori

• Gandalf

How are the other adventurers captured by Bert, Tom, and William?

• They fall into shallow holes dug into the ground.

  They are caught in a giant net.

  They are made unconscious by strange lights in the sky.

  They are shoved in sacks.

  They are chased down by Wargs, who drag them into a cave.

• They are caught in a giant net.

• They are made unconscious by strange lights in the sky.

• They are shoved in sacks.

• They are chased down by Wargs, who drag them into a cave.

What happens when the sun rises?

• Bert, Tom, and William melt.

  Gandalf vanishes into thin air.

  Bert, Tom, and William turn to stone.

  The proud Eagle race appears, flying above.

  The wargs, who are nocturnal, finally fall asleep.

• Gandalf vanishes into thin air.

• Bert, Tom, and William turn to stone.

• The proud Eagle race appears, flying above.

• The wargs, who are nocturnal, finally fall asleep.

Who is ultimately responsible for saving the adventurers from Bert, Tom, and William?

• The Eagles

• Bilbo

• Beorn

• Gandalf