The Hobbit - Ch 1 Close Read

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.

Read the following passage.

Based on the context of this passage,

determine the most appropriate definition

for the word prosy.

• Inclined to use many words

• Someone who enjoys plants

• Lacking interest in exciting things

• Someone who is easily afraid

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Read the following passage.

Then, determine which of the following is false.

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

• Immediately once the dwarves sing this song, Bilbo develops a full understanding of his

  role in their plans: his responsibilities, his compensation, etc.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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

  ancestors.

Gloin, one of the dwarves in attendance, describes Bilbo as looking “more like a grocer than a

burglar.” What is Gloin implying with this statement?

• 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.

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

Near the end of the chapter, Bilbo tells the dwarves, “I think we have talked long enough for

one night . . . I will give you a good breakfast before you go.” What is the significance of this statement?

• 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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