The Hobbit Chapter 18

Ch 18: On his deathbed, why does Thorin call Bilbo a "thief" and not a "burglar"?

• "Thief" is a more elevated title compared to a common "burglar." He is honoring Bilbo.

• Because he is still furious that Bilbo took the Arkenstone.

• Because he want everyone to know Bilbo is a bad person.

• None of these is correct.

Ch 18: How do the events of the battle tie together the plot of the story?

• The appearance of Beorn, eagles, goblins, and wargs recall all of Bilbo's adventures, giving unity to the story.

• The events of the battle are random and do not tie the story together.

Ch 18: How is the treasure divided? Check all that apply.

• One 14th of the treasure goes to Bard to ransom the Arkenstone, rebuild Laketown, and share with the Elves.

• Bilbo gets a small chest of gold and a small chest of silver.

• The Arkenstone is buried with Thorin.

• One 14th of the treasure goes to Gandalf.

Ch 18: What change occurs in Bilbo as he travels home?

• The Took (mother's side) part of him is slowly replaced by the Baggins (father's side) part of him.

• Bilbo seems to take on more and more the look of a returning warrior.

• Bilbo becomes more frightened at what he will find.

• None of these is correct.

What do Bard and the Elf King use to barter with Thorin?

• The Arkenstone

• The threat of force (war)

• Food to survive the winter

• Service in the form of helping repair the mountain

How much gold and silver was Thorin willing to give to get the Arkenstone back?

• Bilbo's share of the gold, one-fourteenth

• Half of all the gold

• Half of all the gems

• One fourth share without the gems

Why did Bilbo give a gift to the elven king?

• To pay for the food he burgled

• Because they were friends

• So the king would give him safe passage through Mirkwood

• He wanted to make amends for calling the king attercop.

Bilbo says "This invisibility has it's drawbacks after all." Why was he upset?

• He missed dinner

• He Missed breakfast

• He could have slept longer

• He got stepped on

Where was Thorin going when he said "I now leave all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth."?

• The grave

• The iron hills

• Mirkwood

• The west

Why isn't Bilbo found until the day after the battle?

• 
  He was injured and fell out of sight.

• He is very small so it is hard to find him.

• 
  He was wearing the ring and took a nap.

• He was wearing the ring and was knocked unconscious.