Questions from 'The Hobbit' Chapters 8-11

In Chapter 8, Bilbo climbs a tree to try to find out how far they are from the edge of Mirkwood.

• He climbs a tree

• He asks the dwarves

• He uses a map

• He follows a path

In Chapter 8, the dwarves and Bilbo leave the path in Mirkwood because:

• they were following the advice of a mysterious stranger.

• they were lured by the sight of lights and the smell of food.

• they were trying to escape from pursuing enemies.

• they were searching for a hidden treasure.

In Chapter 8, What happens when Bilbo encounters the giant spider?

• Bilbo is captured by the spider.

• Bilbo kills the spider with his sword.

• Bilbo befriends the spider.

• Bilbo runs away from the spider.

In Chapter 8, Bilbo rescues the dwarves from the spiders by:

• Using a magic ring to become invisible and lead them away

• Fighting the spiders with a sword

• Negotiating with the spiders

• Using a spell to put the spiders to sleep

In Chapter 8, What happens to Thorin at the end of the chapter?

• Thorin is captured by elves.

• Thorin finds a hidden treasure.

• Thorin defeats a dragon.

• Thorin returns home safely.

In Chapter 8, the Wood-elves distrust the dwarves because:

• they are known for their greed and love for gold.

• they have a history of betrayal.

• they are strangers and suspicious characters.

• they have attacked the elves in the past.

In Chapter 9, the Wood-elves capture the dwarves because:

• they were trespassing in the forest.

• they stole from the elves.

• they were making too much noise.

• they were lost and needed help.

In Chapter 9, What does the Elvenking do with the dwarves after they are captured?

• He releases them immediately.

• He imprisons them in his dungeons.

• He sends them back to their homeland.

• He makes them his royal guests.

In Chapter 9, How does Bilbo discover Thorin is also imprisoned in the Elvenking's dungeons?

• Bilbo overhears the guards talking about Thorin.

• Bilbo sees Thorin through the dungeon bars.

• Bilbo finds a note from Thorin.

• Bilbo is told by the Elvenking.

In Chapter 9, Bilbo comes up with a plan to free the dwarves. What is his plan?

• He uses a magic ring to make them invisible.

• He hides them in barrels and floats them down the river.

• He fights the guards and rescues them.

• He negotiates with the elves for their release.