The Hobbit: Chapters 1-3

Which description best characterizes a typical Baggins? 

• They commonly embark on secret adventures. 

• They tend to lack the respect of their peers. 

• They are highly materialistic and selfish. 

• They are plain folk who seek comfort in life’s simple pleasure.

How many dwarves visited Bilbo’s house?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 14

What awoke “something Tookish” in Bilbo?

• A song about great mountains containing lost gold. 

• A painting of great mountains containing lost gold.

• Gandalf’s tales of his travels to the great mountains containing lost gold. 

• Gandalf’s tales of Gollum, who haunts the great mountains containing lost gold. 

According to Gandalf, what will Bilbo’s role be?

• Warrior

• Hero

• Rune Reader

• Burglar

Which description best fits the town of Dale before its destruction?

• It was ruled by a proud, friendly human race who engaged in trade with a  struggling race of dwarves.

• It was a land of extreme famine, sickness, and misery; its destruction was  intended as an act of mercy.

• It was thriving and full of wealth, luxury, and happiness.

• It was a working class hobbit town that struggled to sustain itself as the human  population increased.

What does Gandalf give Thorin during the unexpected party?

• A flower with magical powers.

• A golden ring.

• A key and a map.

• A golden hiking stick.

​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.

Who goes missing soon after the adventurers depart?

• Bilbo

• Thorin

• Dwalin

• Gandalf

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

• A golden ring along the riverbank.

• Smaug hovering above them.

• A shining red light.

• The scary laughter of goblins.