The Hobbit - Chapter 1 Honors Quiz

 The author writes that “you could tell what a Baggins would say on any question without the bother of asking him.”  Which of the following is the best explanation of this statement?

• Bagginses are rude, never wanting to carry on lengthy conversations with others.

• Bagginses are simple-minded folk who struggle to convey complex thoughts.

• Bagginses are known to be eager to please, willing to say whatever satisfies others.

• Bagginses have a longstanding reputation for being predictable.

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Based on the context of this passage, determine the most appropriate definition for the word prosy.

“Not the fellow who used to tell such wonderful tales at parties, about dragons and goblins and giants and the rescue of princesses and the unexpected luck of widows’ sons?  Not the man that used to make such particularly excellent fireworks?  I remember those!  Old Took used to have them on Midsummer’s Eve.  Splendid!  They used to go up like great lilies and snapdragons and laburnums of fire and hang in the twilight all evening!”  

You will notice already that Mr. Baggins was not quite so prosy as he liked to believe, also that he was very fond of flowers.

• Someone who enjoys plants

• Someone who is easily afraid

• Inclined to use many words

• Lacking interest in exciting things

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Read the following passage:

The dark filled the room, and the fire died down, and the shadows were lost, and still they played on.  And suddenly first one and then another began to sing as they played -- deepthroated singing of the dwarves in the deep places of their ancient homes.

Far over the misty mountains cold,

To dungeons deep and caverns old,

We must away ere break of day,

To seek the pale enchanted gold.

Which of the following is false?

• This section of the reading provides readers with historical background, helping readers understand the dwarves’ motivations.

• This section of the reading confirms that the adventure begins tomorrow morning.

• Immediately once the dwarves sing this song, Bilbo develops a full understanding of his role in their plans: his responsibilities, his compensation, etc.

• At this point in the reading, the tone shifts, becoming moodier and more foreboding.

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While the dwarves sang, Bilbo is described as feeling “the love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through him, a fierce and jealous love, the desire of the hearts of dwarves.”  By describing Bilbo in this manner, what is the author’s intent?

• To show that Bilbo himself feels a similar compulsion to retrieve stolen treasures.

• To show Bilbo’s complete lack of interest in participating in nonsensical adventures.

• To show that Bilbo wishes his hobbit hole was half as nice as the homes of the dwarves’ ancestors.

• To show that Bilbo was not paying attention to their song, which causes the dwarves to question why Gandalf chose him in the first place.

What is Gloin implying with the statement 'Bilbo looks more like a grocer than a burglar'?

• That Bilbo should switch roles with one of his brothers so that it is a better fit.

• That Bilbo is unqualified to participate in the adventure, despite Gandalf’s confidence.

• That Bilbo, who fed the dwarves as sufficiently as a grocer, is much too good to commit burglary.

• That Bilbo’s appearance and personality is deceptive; therefore, he is untrustworthy.

What is the significance of Bilbo's statement 'I think we have talked long enough for one night . . . I will give you a good breakfast before you go'?

• It shows that Bilbo is challenging Thorin’s leadership, putting an end to the discussion and insisting that the dwarves cooperate.

• It is past Bilbo’s bedtime, and he wants to continue the conversation over a meal the following morning.

• Like a good grocer, he wants to make sure everyone is well rested and has adequate energy for the big adventure.

• It foreshadows that Bilbo’s sense of adventure is wearing off.

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