WorksheetsThe Hobbit Chapter Twelve
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
What does Bilbo take from the dragon's hoard the first time?
A fancy spoon
A shield
A golden sword
A two handled cup
What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?
Dragons are fond of riddles.
Dragons can speak.
Smaug has a weak spot in his armor
Smaug is very intelligent.
Read the following passage and use context clues to answer the question.
"At last they came upon it, the desolation of Smaug. With charred grass and burnt stumps."
What does the word desolation mean?
A destroyed and empty place
A quiet and peaceful place
A beautiful and lush place
A mysterious or unknown place
How does Smaug know that Bilbo is travelling with dwarves?
he could taste and smell them on the ponies
he saw them on the mountainside
he heard them talking at the entrance to the tunnel
he captured Balin before he could escape into their shelter
What is the best definition of foreboding?
a bad feeling
a feeling something bad will happen
feeling bad
a dire consequence
Which is the best definition of cowered?
a scaredy cat
someone who is afraid
ducking and shaking with fear
hiding to surprise a friend
What is the best definition of stealth?
sneak level 💯
feeling sick
heavy metal music
how much cereal you can pour in a bowl without getting in trouble
Read the following passage
"That turned the conversation, and they all began discussing dragon-slayings historical, dubious, and mythical, and the various sorts of stabs and jabs and undercuts, and the different arts, devices and stratagems by which they had been accomplished."
What is the best definition of stratagems?
a plan
weapons of mass destruction
lasers that use diamonds
the Arkenstone
Pick the antonym for foreboding
ominous
premonition
anxiety
welcoming
What does Bilbo take from the hoard the second time?
A small chest full of gold.
Thror's Crown
The Arkenstone
Thrain's sword
What is the Dwarvish word for the silver armor that Thorin gave to Bilbo?
mizithra
bormil
Mithrandir
mithril
What does Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?
Shoves it into his deepest pocket
Drops it, causing it to shatter
Excitedly hands it over to Thorin
Nothing he wants Thorin to experience the pleasure of discovering it
What is the best definition of furtive?
sneaky
truthful
helpful
fertilizer
Pick the best definition of perpetually
never ending
unopened
start over
never starting
Whose “fault” is it that Smaug decides to seek revenge on Lake Town?
Thorin, because he says they came from Lake-town.
Balin, because he is old and slipped in front of the dragon.
Bilbo, because of the barrel rider riddle.
Kili and Fili, because Smaug overheard them talking.
Why can Bard understand the thrush?
His father taught him how to speak Thrush language.
He is of the race of Dale.
He is able to speak to animals.
He taught himself how to speak to birds.
Why are the people of Lake Town angry with Thorin?
Thorin and Company are the ones who caused all the trouble with Smaug.
Thorin promised them gold, and now he refused to give them gold.
Thorin and Company left Lake-town and purposefully sent Smaug there.
Thorin and Company used Lake-town as a distraction for Smaug.
What is the weapon of choice in Lake Town?
cannons
bows and arrows
catapults
swords and lances
What news does the thrush bring the captain?
Thorin and party are trapped in the mountain
An army of wargs and goblins is on the way
Gandalf is on his way
Smaug has an unprotected spot on his chest
Which arrow does the guard save until the last?
the golden arrow
the red arrow
the black arrow
the green arrow
Who do the people of Lake Town want to make their new king?
Bilbo
Gandalf
Bard
Thorin
What would you quench?
thirst
hunger
need for sleep
What is the best definition of laden?
serving spoon
heavy; loaded down
hungry
light, unburdened
Which character earns an eminent position for his bravery and actions?
Bilbo
Thorin
Bard
Girion
