The Hobbit Chapter 1

Where do hobbits traditionally live?

• tents on the plains

• houses

• holes in the ground

• boats on canals

What is Bilbo enjoying outside his front door when Gandalf arrives?

• a book

• a pipe

• the fireworks

• a buttered crumpet

What job has Gandalf volunteered Bilbo for?

• bard

• forger

• blacksmith

• burglar

What does Gandalf point out on an old map of a great mountain?

• an undiscovered lake

• a secret entrance

• a corrie lake

• a ruined building

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What does Thorin possess that will help the dwarves gain entrance to the mountain?

• a hammer

• an important jewel

• a key

• a sword

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When the dwarves first meet Bilbo they are wary of his ability to contribute to their quest. Gloin says that Bilbo, "looks more like a ___________ than a burglar". Fill in the blank.

• grocer

• teacher

• trucker

• farmer

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Who is the leader of the dwarves?

• Gandalf

• Gloin

• Elrond

• Thorin

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Bilbo gets his adventurous spirit from this side of the family.

• Took

• Baggins

Bilbo gets his timid nature from this side of the family.

• Took

• Baggins

How do the dwarves know to meet at Bilbo's house?

• Bilbo invited everyone over

• Gandalf called the dwarves and told them to meet there

• Gandalf sent out invitations

• Gandalf carved a symbol in Bilbo's door