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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Bilbo eat for breakfast when he wakes up in the eagles' eyrie?
2. What color is Bilbo's front door into his hobbit hole?
3. What sort of tree does Gandalf take refuge from the wargs in?
4. What was the final fate of the ponies?
5. Who is carrying Bilbo when the goblins find them for the second time?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the Wood Elves imprison the dwarves?
2. What does Gandalf leave on Bilbo's door after Bilbo invites him to tea in Chapter 1?
3. What accident do the travelers experience in Chapter 6 that turns out to be in their favor?
4. How do the Wood Elves differ from the goblins in regards to their treatment of prisoners?
5. Why does Bilbo believe that there is no end to the forest after he climbs up the tall oak to have a look around?
6. Explain in your own words the history behind the the dwarves' quest for the dragon's treasure. Use details from the dwarves' song and Thorin's story in your answer.
7. Why does Bilbo decide to go with the dwarves and declare himself to be willing to join the adventure?
8. Why does Bilbo arrive at the Green Dragon without a hat, walking stick or handkerchief, or anything else for the journey?
9. Why does Bilbo decide to pick William the troll's pocket?
10. How many ways can Gandalf find of interpreting Bilbo's use of the phrase "Good Morning" and what are the different possible meanings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Hobbit contains a lot of "author talking," where the author addresses the listener or reader directly (often referring to "you and me"). Sometimes, this can be effective, but at other times it can be irritating.
Part 1: Find an example of effective "author talking" and explain why it is effective.
Part 2: Find an example of irritating or distracting "author talking" and explain why this technique should not have been used.
Essay Topic 2
Many locations are described within the world of The Hobbit. Where would you most like to live in this world and why? Are there any disadvantages or downsides of living in the place you have chosen?
Choose from one of the following possible locations:
1. Hobbiton
2. Rivendell
3. Beorn's house
4. Laketown
5. The palace of the Elvenking
Essay Topic 3
In the action of The Hobbit, Bilbo changes from being a soft and timid hobbit to being a character of wisdom and courage. Several key events and incidents go towards changing and developing him. Identify at least three of these "turning points" and explore each one. For each "turning point," explain what the turning point was and how it changed Bilbo in some way, or how it marked a milestone in Bilbo's development.
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