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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. After they have defeated the spiders, who do the adventurers discover is missing?
2. What sort of drink does Gandalf ask Bilbo to get him in Chapter 1?
3. What first alerts the Lord of the Eagles to the events in the wood?
4. Who does Bilbo see first after escaping Gollum and the dark tunnels?
5. What does Bilbo see at nightfall as they travel towards Mirkwood?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Bilbo decide to go with the dwarves and declare himself to be willing to join the adventure?
2. How do the dwarves and Bilbo manage to escape from the goblins?
3. Why do the Wood Elves imprison the dwarves?
4. 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?
5. What is significant about Bombur's (and Bilbo's) dreams while in their enchanted slumbers?
6. How many ways can Gandalf find of interpreting Bilbo's use of the phrase "Good Morning" and what are the different possible meanings?
7. What good luck do the adventurers have while they are staying in Rivendell that is likely to prove vital to their quest?
8. What has Beorn been doing when he is absent from the house?
9. In Chapter 9, Bilbo becomes a successful burglar for the first time. Name some of the things he steals, how he does so, and what obstacles he has to overcome.
10. What accident do the travelers experience in Chapter 6 that turns out to be in their favor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how the character of Bilbo changes from the start of the novel to the end. How does he stay the same?
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
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?
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