Hobbit Chapters 6-12 Quiz

Who is the main character in "The Hobbit" chapters 6-12?

• Gandalf

• Bilbo Baggins

• Thorin Oakenshield

• Smaug

What is the name of the forest the company travels through in chapters 6-12?

• Fangorn Forest

• Mirkwood

• Lothlórien

• The Old Forest

Which creature captures the dwarves and Bilbo in Mirkwood?

• Trolls

• Goblins

• Spiders

• Elves

Who helps the group escape from the wood elves' prison?

• Gandalf

• Bilbo

• Bard

• Beorn

What is the main reason the dwarves are traveling to the Lonely Mountain?

• To find a lost friend

• To defeat the goblins

• To reclaim their homeland and treasure

• To visit the elves

Summarize how Bilbo uses the ring to help the group escape from the wood elves.

• He uses the ring to become invisible and unlocks the cells.

• He gives the ring to Thorin to distract the elves.

• He uses the ring to talk to the elves.

• He uses the ring to turn into a bird and fly away.

Why do the dwarves begin to respect Bilbo more after the events in Mirkwood?

• He finds food for them.

• He saves them from spiders and helps them escape the elves.

• He tells funny stories.

• He gives them gold.

Describe the motivation behind the wood elves capturing the dwarves.

• They want to eat them.

• They think the dwarves are spies or thieves.

• They want to help them.

• They are bored.

What does the Arkenstone symbolize for Thorin and the dwarves?

• Friendship

• Power and rightful leadership

• Magic

• Fear

Analyze why Bilbo decides to enter Smaug’s lair alone.

• He wants to prove his bravery and fulfill his role as the burglar.

• He is forced by the dwarves.

• He is looking for food.

• He wants to meet Smaug.