The Hobbit Chapter 1 & 2

Why didn't Bilbo find the note from Thorin?

• Because he was sleeping in

• Because he did not dust the mantelpiece

• Because he did not want to go on an adventure, so he ignored it

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What did Bilbo leave behind when he left in a hurry?

• handkerchief

• compass

• travel journal

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What is this phrase? "...and a wandering moon appeared above the hills..."

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

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What skill are dwarves known for, beside making things out of gold and smithing?

• making fires anywhere, with anything

• accurate aim with an axe

• writing, playing, and singing ballads

What was Bilbo's first act as a burglar?

• to find Gandalf

• to see check out the red light that was in the distance

• to sneak up on the forest folk and steal some food

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What gave Bilbo away?

• Bilbo was too loud and the trolls heard him

• Since the fire was smoky, Bilbo started sneezing uncontrollably

• The trolls' purse squeaked and said, "Ere, 'oo are you?"

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What are hobbits proud of?

• making smoke rings

• being great cooks

• moving absolutely quietly

What happened to the trolls when the sun came up?

• They turned to stone

• They squashed the hobbit

• They went back to their cave to sleep

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How did the Company get into the trolls' cave ?

• Gloin chopped a hole in the door with his axe.

• Gandalf uttered ancient magic words and it opened.

• Bilbo found a key on the ground.

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What did the Company find in the trolls' cave?

• corpses of dead dwarves and goblins

• ancient books with secret writings in them

• pots of coins and swords

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