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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. Who is the first to see the lights from the elves' feast?
2. After they have defeated the spiders, who do the adventurers discover is missing?
3. What is the name of the elvenking's butler?
4. What reward do the dwarves give to the eagles at the end of the adventures?
5. What is the weak point in Bilbo's plan of escape from the elves?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is special about the swords that Gandalf and Thorin took from the trolls' hoard of plunder?
2. Why does Bilbo decide to pick William the troll's pocket?
3. Retell the events of Chapter 6 in your own words from the point of view of the Lord of the Eagles.
4. 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.
5. Describe Elrond, the master or ruler of Rivendell in your own words.
6. Why does Bilbo believe that there is no end to the forest after he climbs up the tall oak to have a look around?
7. Why does Bilbo decide to go with the dwarves and declare himself to be willing to join the adventure?
8. Why are the wargs (wolves) in the woods that night in Chapter 6?
9. How does Bilbo react when he sees Gollum between him and the way out and why?
10. What are some natural features that serve as defenses for Rivendell, both in the way of putting hazards in the path of potential attackers and for hiding/camouflaging Rivendell?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
To what extent is one of the following themes significant, and what is said about each one in The Hobbit? Choose ONE of the following:
1. Home and "belonging"
2. Courage
3. The attributes that make a hero
Essay Topic 2
The relationships between major characters often changes within the plot of a novel. Describe how the relationship between Bilbo and the other dwarves, particularly Thorin, changes throughout this novel. What events cause these changes in their relationship?
Essay Topic 3
Fantasy stories and quests often tell of the struggle between good and evil. How are good and evil characterized in The Hobbit?
Part 1: Identify the characters that are defined as being good. What are the attitudes, beliefs and actions of characters that are considered to be good?
Part 2: Identify the characters that represent evil. What are the attitudes, beliefs and actions of these characters?
Part 3: Is the divide between good and evil clear-cut, or are there some characters that are mixed (e.g. a good character shows some characteristics that are bad)? Give details.
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