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The Hobbit Chapters 1-7 Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which best describes hobbit houses?

a)

Nasty, dirty, wet holes in the ground

b)

Tall, stately, multi-story houses

c)

Welcoming, comfortable houses built into hills

d)

Single-story ranch-style homes

2.

Why were the Bagginses considered respectable?

a)

They had a lot of money

b)

They never did anything unexpected or out of the ordinary

c)

They built the nicest house in all of the Shire

d)

They went on amazing, exciting adventures and told everyone all about them

3.

Which best describes hobbits?

a)

Small, loud, angry people who love fighting

b)

Tall, gentle, creative people who love gold

c)

Small, predictable, happy people who love food

d)

Exactly like regular humans, just smaller

4.

Why were the Tooks considered to be less respectable?

a)

They loved going on adventures

b)

They didn't have as much money as the Bagginses

c)

They were cruel to other hobbits

d)

They showed off their wealth unnecessarily

5.

Who first visited Bilbo and acted as his Call to Adventure?

a)

Gandalf

b)

Elrond

c)

Gollum

d)

The Dwarves

6.

What is Bilbo's job supposed to be in the adventure?

a)

Guide

b)

Hero

c)

Cook

d)

Burglar

7.

What had happened to the mountain where Thorin’s grandfather ruled as king?

a)

It was overrun by goblins

b)

It was taken over by a dragon

c)

It was destroyed by elves

d)

It was abandoned by Thorin's grandfather

8.

Which word best fits the following definition: showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

a)

venerable

b)

haughty

c)

prudent

d)

audacious

9.

Which word best fits the following definition: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

a)

venerable

b)

haughty

c)

prudent

d)

audacious

10.

Which word best fits the following definition: arrogantly superior and disdainful

a)

venerable

b)

haughty

c)

prudent

d)

audacious

11.

What share of treasure is Bilbo entitled to, according to his contract?

a)

1/13th

b)

1/14th

c)

1/3rd

d)

1/28th

12.

What creatures do the company encounter on the road, roasting meat on a fire?

a)

Ogres

b)

Giants

c)

Trolls

d)

Elves

13.

Which Hero's Journey archetype do the mutton-roasting creatures fulfill?

a)

Mentors

b)

Threshold Guardians

c)

Call to Action

d)

Talismans

14.

Where does the group stop to rest and resupply before crossing the mountains?

a)

Rivendell

b)

The Shire

c)

Gondor

d)

Weathertop

15.

What is special about moon letters?

a)

They glow in the dark

b)

They can only be read under a moon in the same phase they were written

c)

They can only be read under a full moon

d)

They can only be read under a new moon

16.

What creatures captured the dwarves from the mountain cave?

a)

Trolls

b)

Goblins

c)

Orcs

d)

Ghouls

17.

Which best describes the characteristics of goblins?

a)

Hardworking and industrious

b)

Cruel and clever

c)

Lazy and cowardly

d)

Predictable and intelligent

18.

How did Bilbo get left behind in the goblin caves?

a)

The dwarves outran him

b)

He was dropped and knocked out

c)

They left him behind and couldn't find him again

d)

The goblins caught him and put him in a cage

19.

Which word best fits the following definition: very bad or unpleasant

a)

abominable

b)

bulbous

c)

infuriate

d)

brood

20.

Which word best fits the following definition: think deeply about something that makes one unhappy

a)

abominable

b)

bulbous

c)

infuriate

d)

brood

21.

What did Bilbo discover in the dark tunnel?

a)

A sword

b)

A dead goblin

c)

The creature Gollum

d)

A ring

22.

What happened to Bilbo’s dagger when he drew it out in the tunnel?

a)

It glowed in the dark

b)

It vibrated when he was going the wrong way

c)

It pointed him toward the exit

d)

It whistled when goblins got close

23.

What best describes Gollum?

a)

Helpful

b)

Destructive

c)

Wretched

d)

Creative

24.

What did Gollum call himself?

a)

Gollum

b)

My lovely

c)

My precious

d)

Smeagol

25.

Why was the creature's name Gollum?

a)

He made a swallowing sound in his throat that sounded like "Gollum"

b)

It was his real name

c)

It was what he called himself

d)

It's what the goblins called him

26.

What competition do Bilbo and Gollum have?

a)

A game of chess

b)

A game of riddles

c)

A wrestling match

d)

A joke competition

27.

What power does the ring that Bilbo found give him when he wears it?

a)

Super strength

b)

Super speed

c)

Ability to grow or shrink in size

d)

Invisibility

28.

Which best describes the emotion Bilbo felt toward Gollum after hearing his shouts of outrage and pain?

a)

Rage

b)

Fear

c)

Pity

d)

Disgust

29.

When Bilbo tells the dwarves about his time underground, what part does he leave out?

a)

Running from Gollum

b)

The game of riddles

c)

His sword glowing

d)

Finding the ring

30.

Who rescued the Dwarves and company from the Wargs?

a)

Eagles

b)

Goblins

c)

Elves

d)

Woodsmen

31.

How did Gandalf introduce the company to Beorn?

a)

As a traveling circus

b)

One and two at a time, while telling Beorn their story

c)

As a family of Dwarves

d)

All at once

32.

What is unusual about Beorn?

a)

He is a vegan

b)

He can turn into an eagle

c)

He can turn into a bear

d)

He is half giant

33.

Who left the group at the edge of Mirkwood?

a)

Thorin

b)

Beorn

c)

Gandalf

d)

Bilbo