The Hobbit Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapter 1)

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.

• They once-long ago-were allies with the dragons.

Why doesn't Bilbo recognize Gandalf at first?

• Gandalf disguised himself as a beggar.

• Gandalf, a "skin changer," disguised himself as an animal.

• Since Gandalf had not visited The Hill in a long time, it was impossible for Bilbo to have recognized him.

• Gandalf made himself invisible; Bilbo could only hear his voice.

• Gandalf shaved his white beard.

What does Gandalf discuss with Bilbo, making Bilbo extremely uncomfortable?

• Adventures

• Large parties

• Elves

• A looming war

• Goblins

How does Bilbo end his conversation with Gandalf?

• By agreeing to help the dwarves.

• By demanding that the topic of dragons never be mentioned again.

• By offering to meet again for tea.

• By asking Gandalf to teach him magic tricks.

• By inviting Gandalf to his birthday party.

How many dwarves visited Bilbo's house?

• 10

• 11

• 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.

• A piece of lost gold that the dwarves brought to the birthday party.

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

What makes the dwarves question whether Bilbo is fit for their journey?

• Panicked, Bilbo hides in his bedroom closet.

• Bilbo sobs uncontrollably, consumed by thoughts of his loved ones.

• Bilbo shrieks loudly, worried about the possibility of never returning.

• Bilbo refuses to host the dwarves any longer, insisting the dwarves tend to themselves.

• Bilbo tells Gandalf he has second thoughts -- a confession Thorin overhears.

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

• Warrior

• Hero

• Bullroarer

• Rune Reader

• Burglar

What does Gandalf give Thorin during the unexpected party?

• A flower with magical powers.

• A coat made of Warg fur.

• A golden ring.

• A key and a map.

• A golden hiking stick.

What happened to Thorin's family's wealth?

• An enemy hobbit family stole it, which explains Thorin's dislike of Bilbo.

• Thorin's family struck a terrible business deal with humans, resulting in extreme losses.

• A dragon claimed the family's treasure for itself.

• Gandalf took the wealth as punishment for the family's tremendous greed.

• The goblins claimed the treasure as their own.