The Hobbit: Mini-Test 1

Which is true about Hobbits?

• They are shorter than humans and dwarves

• They don't wear shoes.

• They live in holes

• All of the above.

What happened to Thorin's father?

• He was killed by Smaug

• He was captured by Gollum

• He was killed by Azog the Goblin

• He was captured by the Necromancer

What does Gandalf give to Thorin?

• A staff

• A key

• A map

• A sword

Why does Gandalf want Bilbo to be the group's burglar

• He knows about Smaug.

• He is very good at stealing things.

• He knows about the Mountain.

• He is very small.

Who comes to Bilbo's house to sort of "spur" him into joining the dwarves on their journey?

• Thorin

• Balin

• Gandalf

• No one

Which descriptor does NOT fit the trolls?

• Polite

• Not very smart

• Dishonest

• Combative

What did Bilbo steal from the trolls that was the most helpful?

• weapons

• a key to the stone door

• food

• silver and gold

What things did Bilbo gain from his encounter with the trolls? There is more than one answer. You decide how many correct answers there are.

• Treasure

• Wisdom

• A weapon

• A ring

Why is Rivendell hard to find?

• It's really high up on one of the mountains.

• It's in a fortress that is hard to enter.

• It's hidden down in a valley.

• It's surrounded by a swamp.

Who are the enemies of the elves?

• Dwarves

• Human children

• Men

• Ants