The Hobbit Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 194 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Hobbit Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 194 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How many goblins grab Bilbo?

2. What is Gandalf's last piece of advice before he leaves the dwarves and Bilbo?

3. What is the other name for Rivendell?

4. What small creatures does Bilbo find at the top of the oak tree in Chapter 8?

5. How does Gollum get from his island to the shore of the lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the adventurers take shelter in the cave in Chapter 4?

2. How many ways can Gandalf find of interpreting Bilbo's use of the phrase "Good Morning" and what are the different possible meanings?

3. What advice do Beorn and Gandalf give to Bilbo and the dwarves about the journey through Mirkwood?

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

5. 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.

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

7. What is significant about Bombur's (and Bilbo's) dreams while in their enchanted slumbers?

8. What do the adventurers take from the trolls' treasure hoard?

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

10. What good luck do the adventurers have while they are staying in Rivendell that is likely to prove vital to their quest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Joseph Cambell's classic analysis of myths, quests and adventure stories (Hero with a Thousand Faces), the classical or archetypal pattern for a mythological quest or adventure is as follows:

1 The call to adventure. The hero usually finds a helper at this stage.

2. The hero crosses the "threshold of adventure."

3. The hero faces various tests and receives magical aid that will help him achieve his quest.

4. The hero faces the final test, which can be the theft of an important talisman, elixir or object.

5. The hero faces another challenge before bringing peace, prosperity, or some other boon to humanity.

Using this outline, does The Hobbit fit the archetypal pattern of a quest adventure? What events and incidences fit into what part of the pattern? Are any parts of the pattern omitted? Does The Hobbit contain any events or incidents that do not fit the pattern?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Are any stereotypes or cliches used in The Hobbit? If so, what are they? If not, what are some things that make The Hobbit fresh and original?

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