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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 special ability does Beorn have?

2. What does Bilbo's handwriting look like?

3. Who carries Bilbo at first as they try to escape from the mines after Gandalf kills the Great Goblin?

4. On what day does Elrond read the runes on the swords and on the map?

5. What sort of tree does Gandalf take refuge from the wargs in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bilbo arrive at the Green Dragon without a hat, walking stick or handkerchief, or anything else for the journey?

2. What does Bilbo discover about his sword and how does he discover this?

3. How does Bilbo react when he sees Gollum between him and the way out and why?

4. What does Gandalf leave on Bilbo's door after Bilbo invites him to tea in Chapter 1?

5. Describe Beorn in your own words.

6. Retell the events of Chapter 6 in your own words from the point of view of the Lord of the Eagles.

7. Why does Bilbo believe that there is no end to the forest after he climbs up the tall oak to have a look around?

8. Why are the wargs (wolves) in the woods that night in Chapter 6?

9. Why does Gandalf instruct the dwarves to arrive two by two at five-minute intervals?

10. Summarize in your own words how the trade between the Wood Elves and the men of Laketown operates.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When an author has a large number of characters involved in most of the action of the plot and usually appearing as a group, giving individuals within that group can be difficult. How has Tolkien managed to make the dwarves into distinct characters? Are any of the dwarves "undistinguished" and lacking in individuality?

Essay Topic 2

Tolkien presents the elves, and in particular the Elvenking, as being Good People. Considering the character of the Elvenking, do you think Tolkien has succeeded in portraying the Wood Elves as good or likable characters? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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

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