The Hobbit - Chapter 2 Quiz

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.
• Thorin confesses he lied about his family’s wealth.
• 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.
• To explain the history of Smaug.

Who goes missing soon after the adventurers depart?

• Bilbo
• Thorin
• Dwalin
• Dori
• 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.
• Gollum hissing in the distance.

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.

Who is the first dwarf to be captured by Bert, Tom, and William?

• Balin
• Dwalin
• Dori
• Nori
• Gandalf

How are the other adventurers captured by Bert, Tom, and William?

• They fall into shallow holes dug into the ground.
• They are caught in a giant net.
• They are made unconscious by strange lights in the sky.
• They are shoved in sacks.
• They are chased down by Wargs, who drag them into a cave.

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.

Who is ultimately responsible for saving the adventurers from Bert, Tom, and William?

• The Eagles
• Bilbo
• Smaug
• The Wargs
• Gandalf