The Hobbit: Chapters 6-10

What creatures did Bilbo encounter in Mirkwood Forest?

• Trolls

• Giant spiders, Wood-elves, and Smaug

• Dwarves

• Orcs

How did Bilbo manage to escape the spiders in Mirkwood?

• By singing a lullaby that put the spiders to sleep

• By using a magical spell to teleport away from the spiders

• By using his Elven blade, Sting, to cut himself free from the webs and then putting on the One Ring to become invisible.

• By bribing the spiders with gold coins

What did the dwarves find in the Elvenking's halls?

• Thorin Oakenshield

• Legolas

• Gandalf

• Smaug

Who is the Elvenking and what role does he play in the story?

• Thranduil

• Legolas

• Gandalf

• Galadriel

Describe Bilbo's conversation with Smaug in the Lonely Mountain.

• Bilbo fights Smaug in a fierce battle and defeats him

• Bilbo uses flattery and wit to distract Smaug, discovers his missing scale, and informs Bard about it.

• Bilbo convinces Smaug to join forces with the dwarves

• Bilbo tries to steal the Arkenstone from Smaug

What is Smaug's reaction when he realizes Bilbo has a magic ring?

• Smaug becomes enraged and demands to know more about the ring from Bilbo.

• Smaug ignores the ring and focuses on other matters

• Smaug is pleased and gifts Bilbo with more treasure

• Smaug offers to trade the ring for treasure

How does Bilbo's character change throughout these chapters?

• Bilbo's character changes from lazy to hardworking and diligent.

• Bilbo's character changes from generous to selfish and greedy.

• Bilbo's character changes from timid to brave and resourceful.

• Bilbo's character changes from extroverted to introverted and shy.

What qualities does Bilbo exhibit that show his growth as a character?

• Incompetence

• Laziness

• Bravery, resourcefulness, leadership

• Cowardice

Why does Bilbo decide to take the Arkenstone from Smaug's hoard?

• To use it as a weapon against Smaug

• To use it as a bargaining chip for peace negotiations.

• To sell it for a profit

• To destroy it out of spite

How does Bilbo's relationship with the dwarves evolve in these chapters?

• Bilbo's relationship with the dwarves is non-existent and does not change.

• Bilbo's relationship with the dwarves starts off strong but deteriorates over time.

• Bilbo's relationship with the dwarves evolves from initial reluctance and fear to a sense of camaraderie and loyalty.

• Bilbo's relationship with the dwarves remains distant and strained throughout the chapters.