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The Hobbit: Chapters 4–6 quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of 'eyrie' ?

a)
A small mountain range.
b)
A nest built by squirrels.
c)
A high nest of a bird of prey.
d)
A type of bird found in forests.
2.

What is the definition of "ajar" ?

a)
Slightly open
b)
Partially sealed
c)
Wide open
d)
Completely closed
3.

What is the definition of "abominable" ?

a)

very unpleasant or bad.

b)
Completely acceptable; normal.
c)
Mildly unpleasant; tolerable.
d)
Highly praised; excellent.
4.

What is the definition of "talons" ?

a)
Talons are the wings of birds.
b)
Talons are the sharp claws of birds of prey.
c)
Talons are the beaks of birds.
d)
Talons are the feathers of birds.
5.

What is the definition of 'benighted' ?

a)
In a state of enlightenment.
b)
A term used for a type of plant.
c)
In a state of moral or intellectual darkness.
d)
Describing a bright and cheerful atmosphere.
6.

What is the definition of 'uncanny' ?

a)
Ordinary or common, lacking any special qualities.
b)
Predictable and straightforward, easily understood.
c)
Boring or uninteresting, lacking excitement.
d)
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
7.

What is the definition of 'flummoxed' ?

a)
Indifferent or apathetic.
b)
Enlightened or informed.
c)
Excited or thrilled.
d)
Bewildered or confused.
8.

What is the definition of 'subterranean' ?

a)
Located in the sky
b)
Pertaining to water bodies
c)

Existing above the earth's surface

d)

Existing below the earth's surface.

9.

What is the definition of 'screech' ?

a)
A sudden loud bang.
b)
A high-pitched, piercing sound.
c)
A rhythmic tapping noise.
d)
A soft, low sound.
10.

What is the definition of 'hordes' ?

a)
A type of musical instrument
b)
Large groups of people or animals, often chaotic or unruly.
c)

A small group of friends who are celebrating

d)

A method of farming involving a large number of animals

11.

What is the definition of 'brooded' ?

a)
To think deeply or worry persistently about something.
b)
To brood over a meal before eating.
c)
To engage in physical exercise.
d)
To express joy and happiness.
12.

What is the definition of "quaff" ?

a)
To drink heartily or with enjoyment.
b)
To spill liquid accidentally.
c)
To sip slowly and carefully.
d)
To taste a small amount.
13.

What is the definition of 'scuttling' ?

a)
Scuttling is the act of moving quickly and hurriedly, often sideways.
b)
Scuttling is a type of dance performed in water.
c)
Scuttling refers to a slow and deliberate movement.
d)
Scuttling is the process of building a structure.
14.

What is the definition of 'onslaught' ?

a)
A fierce or destructive attack.
b)
A peaceful negotiation.
c)
A type of fruit.
d)
A casual conversation.
15.

What is the definition of 'prowling' ?

a)
The act of moving stealthily in search of something.
b)
The behavior of sitting quietly and observing.
c)
The process of hiding in a crowded place.
d)
The act of running quickly in a straight line.
16.

What is the definition of 'pinnacle' ?

a)
The lowest point or valley of something.
b)
A type of mountain range.
c)
A synonym for average or normal.
d)
The highest point or peak of something.