The Hobbit - Ch 1 and Ch 2 Quiz

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.

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

• Adventures
• Large parties
• Elves
• A looming war
• Goblins

How many dwarves visited Bilbo’s house?

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14

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
• Bull-roarer
• Rune Reader
• Burglar

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.

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.
• To explain the history of Smaug.

Who are Bert, Tom, and William?

• Dragons
• Wizards
• Goblins
• Trolls
• Elves

How does Bilbo try to bargain with Bert, Tom, and William?

• He offers to cook them breakfast.
• He offers a share of his treasure.
• He offers to disclose the dwarves’ hiding spot.
• He offers to clean their messy cave.
• He offers the last of his cakes.

What happens when the sun rises?

• Bert, Tom, and William melt.
• Gandalf vanishes into thin air.
• Bert, Tom, and William turn to stone.
• The proud Eagle race appears, flying above.
• The Wargs, who are nocturnal, finally fall asleep.