WorksheetsCH. 1 of The Hobbit
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which description best characterizes a typical Baggins?
They commonly embark on secret adventures.
They tend to lack the respect of their peers.
They are highly materialistic and selfish.
They are plain folk who seek comfort in life’s simple pleasure.
They once -- long ago -- were allies with the dragons.
Why doesn’t Bilbo recognize Gandalf at first?
Gandalf disguised himself as a beggar.
Gandalf, a "skin changer" disguised himself as an animal.
Gandalf had not visited The Hill in a long time, it was almost impossible for Bilbo to have recognized him.
Gandalf made himself invisible; Bilbo could only hear his voice.
Gandalf had finally shaved his white beard.
What does Gandalf discuss with Bilbo, making Bilbo extremely uncomfortable?
Adventures
large parties (throngs)
Elves
a looming war
Goblins
How does Bilbo end his conversation with Gandalf?
By agreeing to help the Dwarves.
By demanding that the topic of dragons never come up again.
By offering to meet again for tea.
By asking Gandalf to teach him magic.
By inviting Gandalf to his birthday party.
How many Dwarves visited Bilbo's home?
10
11
12
13
What awoke "something Tookish" in Bilbo?
A song about great mountains containing lost gold.
A painting of great mountains that have lost gold.
Gandalf tales of his travels to the great mountains containing lost gold.
Gandalf's tales of Gollum, who haunts the great mountains with lost gold.
What makes the dwarves question whether Bilbo is fit for their journey?
Panicked, Bilbo hides in his bedroom closet.
Bilbo sobs uncontrollably, consumed by thoughts of his loved ones.
Bilbo shrieks loudly, worried about the possibility of never returning.
Bilbo refuses to host the dwarves any longer, insisting the dwarves tend to themselves.
Bilbo tells Gandalf he has second thoughts -- a confession Thorin overhears.
What will Bilbo's role be in the adventure?
warrior
hero
bullroarer
rune reader
burglar
Which description best fits the town of Dale before its destruction?
It was a town of extreme poverty and wealth; little middle ground existed.
It was ruled by a proud, friendly human race who engaged in trade with a struggling race of dwarves.
It was a land of extreme famine, sickness, and misery; its destruction was intended as an act of mercy.
It was thriving and full of wealth, luxury, and happiness.
It was a working class hobbit town that struggled to sustain itself as the human population increased.
What does Gandalf give Thorin during the unexpected party?
A flower with magical powers
a coat made of warg fur
a golden ring
a key and a map
a golden hiking stick
What happened to Thorin’s family’s wealth?
An enemy hobbit family stole it, which explains Thorin’s dislike of Bilbo.
Thorin’s family struck a terrible business deal with humans, resulting in extreme losses.
A dragon claimed the family’s treasure for itself.
Gandalf took the wealth as punishment for the family’s tremendous greed.
The goblins claimed the treasure as their own.
