WorksheetsQuizzer: CH. 2 - 5 of The Hobbit
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 7mins
The morning after the unexpected party...
Bilbo is surprised at how the dwarves' departure disappoints him.
Gandalf questions whether Bilbo is fit for the journey.
Three trolls knock on Bilbo's door and kidnap him.
Bilbo sees Smaug flying in the distance.
Why did the dwarves write Bilbo a letter?
To explain the truth about Thorin's family's treasure.
To tell Bilbo that they have no faith in his abilities.
To explain financial compensation for Bilbo's participation in the journey.
To apologize for the mess they made the night before
To explain the history of Smaug.
Who goes missing soon after the adventurers depart?
Bilbo
Thorin
Dwalin
Dori
Gandalf
What catches the adventurers attention (and ultimately leads them toward trouble)?
a shinning red light
a golden ring along the riverbank
the scary laughter of goblins
Gollum hissing in the distance
Smaug hovering above them
Who are Bert, Tom, and William?
dragons
Wizards
Goblins
Trolls
Elves
How does Bilbo try to bargain with Bert, Tom, and William?
He offers to cook them breakfast.
He offers a share of his treasure.
he offers to disclose the dwarves' hiding spot.
the offers to clean their messy cave.
he offers the last of his cakes.
Who is the first dwarf to be captured by Bert, Tom, and William?
Balin
Dwalin
Dori
Nori
Gandalf
How are the other adventurers captured by Bert, Tom, and William?
They fall into shallow holes dug into the ground.
They are caught in a giant net.
They are made unconscious by strange lights in the sky.
They are shoved in sacks.
They are chased down by Wargs, who drag them into a cave.
They are caught in a giant net.
They are made unconscious by strange lights in the sky.
They are shoved in sacks.
They are chased down by Wargs, who drag them into a cave.
What happens when the sun rises?
Bert, Tom, and William melt.
Gandalf vanishes into thin air.
Bert, Tom, and William turn to stone.
The proud Eagle race appears, flying above.
The wargs, who are nocturnal, finally fall asleep.
Gandalf vanishes into thin air.
Bert, Tom, and William turn to stone.
The proud Eagle race appears, flying above.
The wargs, who are nocturnal, finally fall asleep.
Who is ultimately responsible for saving the adventurers from Bert, Tom, and William?
The Eagles
Bilbo
Beorn
Gandalf
What does Bilbo find before the adventurers locate Bert, Tom, and William's cave?
A knife
golden ring
a large key
pot of gold
box full of snack cakes
CHAPTERS 3-5
The name of the mountain where Smaug protects his stolen treasure is...
Lovely Mountain
Lonely Mountain
Homely Mountain
Scorched Mountain
Fire Mountain
CHAPTERS 3-5
At the start of chapter 3, where are the adventurers heading?
Dale
Mirkwood
Lake town
Rivendell
Raven-dell
CHAPTERS 3-5
What does Elrond discover about the adventurers' map?
That it is leading the adventurers in the wrong direction.
That it is only a matter of time before the map vanishes.
That is features mysterious markings.
That it was created by Thorin's great-grandfather.
That Gandalf will take it away once Bilbo proves himself to be a hero.
CHAPTERS 3-5
What does Elrond tell the adventurers about the weapons they retrieved from the trolls?
They were made by trolls.
They were made by goblins.
They were made by ancient wizards (Gandalf's kin).
They were made by High Elvs of the West (Elrond's kin).
They were made by Gollum.
Chapters 3-5
What information is given about the Orcrist?
it killed hundreds of dwarves.
it killed hundreds of elves.
it killed hundreds of hobbits.
it killed hundreds of goblins.
it killed hundreds of "skin changers"
Chapters 3-5
What is the name of the instrument Gandalf used to kill the Great Goblin?
Glamdring the Foe-hammer
Esgaroth
Rivendell
The Arkenstone
the ring of power
Chapters 3-5
Why did the goblins rarely travel to the edge of the water deep inside the cave?
Gollum attacked and ate unsuspecting goblins.
They were annoyed by Gandalf's riddles.
The depths of the cave were largely untraveled, and some goblins who went exploring never returned.
Goblins have terrible eyesight and are completely blind in the cave.
What agreement does Bilbo make with Gollum?
Bilbo will cook him breakfast.
Bilbo will be shown the way out of the cave if Bilbo wins the riddle game.
Bilbo will give Gollum the ring if Gollum wins the riddle game.
Bilbo will give Gollum the ring if Gollum promises not to attack the dwarves.
Bilbo will share his treasure with Gollum if Gollum promises not to eat Bilbo.
How had Bilbo "been saved by pure luck" from Gollum?
He begged for more time.
He fell into the water, where Gollum would not jump in.
a goblin stumbled past, distracting Gollum...
Bilbo wore shoes that made it hard to hear his footsteps.
Gollum tripped over a rock.
Chapters 3-5
What power does the ring give Bilbo?
Superhuman strength
Invisibility
super human intelligence
Telepathy
Telekinesis
Despite Bilbo's power, what nearly gets him re-captured by goblins after escaping Gollum?
Exhausting panting
Loud footsteps
He dropped his weapon
Gollum's wailing cries
Bilbo's shadow
