The Hobbit

Who invites Bilbo to share an adventure?

• Thorin Oakenshield

• J.R.R. Tolkien

• Gandalf

• The Necromancer

Unbeknownst to Bilbo, Gandalf:

• is a writer

• wears a fake beard

• makes a magic sign on Bilbo's door

• performs magic

Choose one of the following and include textual evidence for your answer. Your textual evidence may be a direct quote, or an indiract summation of the scene.

Please note which question you chose to answer or I cannot grade it!

1. 1. Compare Bilbo’s perspective on adventure at the story's beginning with the dwarves’ perspective. How do these differences create tension?

1. 2. How does the concept of “home” affect Bilbo’s decision-making? Analyze its importance in relation to hobbit culture.

2. 3. Evaluate the significance of the dwarves’ song. How does it set the stage for their quest and affect Bilbo’s mindset?

3. 4. How might the historical context of Tolkien’s life (e.g., experiences in World War I) have influenced the themes of the story?

4. 5. Analyze the role of food and hospitality in establishing relationships among the characters in the opening chapters.

Bilbo is quite shocked the next day when:

• his roof leaks

• the larder’s empty

• 13 Witches appear to him

• Thirteen Dwarves arrive at his door

Gandalf chooses Bilbo to be:

• his golf partner

• his wizard apprentice

• the burglar for the expedition

• leader of the journey/expedition

As the group passes beyond Hobbit-lands, Gandalf:

• A) fights with spiders

• B) controls the weather

• C) disappears

• D) performs magic tricks

When the group sees a light ahead they:

• A) become fearful

• B) send Bilbo-the-Burglar up ahead to look

• C) decide to approach the light

• D) both A & B

The Dwarves arrive and:

• A) find treasure

• B) they’re riding on Eagles

• C) are popped into sacks by the trolls

• D) capture the trolls

When the sun comes up:

• A) the dragon wakes

• B) the trolls turn to stone

• C) the trolls turn to plastic

• D) the trolls eat Bilbo & the Dwarves

The expedition heads for:

• A) Riverbrook

• B) Riverside

• C) Rivendell

• D) a hotel by the river’s side