The Hobbit Chapter 12

What does Bilbo see in Smaug's lair?

Check all that apply.

• gold

• silver

• the arkenstone

• coats of mail

Reread the following line from the excerpt.

"...since Men changed the language that they learned of elves in the days when all the world was wonderful."

What can be inferred from this statement?

• the world is more wonderful than it used to be

• the world is less wonderful than it used to be

• the world has not changed

• the elves were the best race

Identify the literary device in the following statement:

Smaug flew through the sky like a swift wind

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

The dwarves desired all the treasure, making them...

• hopeful

• pessimistic

• greedy

• ominous

"I've done it! This will show them. More like a grocer than a burglar indeed! Well, we'll hear no more of that."

What does this quote show about Bilbo?

• He was sad that the dwarves thought he should be a grocer.

• He wanted to be a grocer.

• He thought that the dwarves were going to make fun of him for stealing something.

• He had stolen from Smaug and felt like he had proven himself.

What flaw did Smaug point out in Bilbo's plan?

• He was going to be eaten by Smaug, so it didn't matter if he had any treasure.

• Smaug had already given all of the treasure away to the people of Lake Town.

• The dwarves were probably going to take all of the treasure for themselves despite their promises to Bilbo.

• There was no way for Bilbo to get the treasure back to the Shire.

Smaug says, "Well, thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along!"

What was the overall tone of Smaug's words to Bilbo?

• threatening

• lighthearted

• understanding

• liberating

What is Bilbo's true motivation for giving the Arkenstone to the enemy?

• He wants Bard to take it so that Thorin won't have anything to fight about any more.

• He wants the men and elves to protect it.

• He wants Bard to trade it with Thorin for some of the treasure.

• He wants Thorin to learn a lesson.

In Ch. 17, Thorin says, "Take [Bilbo], if you wish him to live; and no friendship of mine goes with him."

What does this quote reveal about Thorin?

• He is not willing to listen to Bilbo's explanation.

• He wants to stay friends with Bilbo no matter what.

• He never wanted to be friends with Bilbo anyway.

• He values true friendship above all else.

Which of the following questions BEST represents a theme as a topic questioned throughout the novel?

• Should Thorin share the treasure?

• What are the consequences of too much pride and greed?

• What are the negative effects of trusting the wrong person?

• What are the consequences of spending too much time away from home?