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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 is the first hint of the dragon's presence that Bilbo notices as he descends the tunnel?
2. In Chapter 12, who volunteers to come some of the way down the tunnel with Bilbo?
3. Why does Bombur choose to stay below and guard the ponies in Chapter 11?
4. Who finds the 'doorstep' of the secret door in Chapter 11?
5. Which dwarves are killed in the battle or die because of wounds sustained during it?
Short Essay Questions
1. What advice does Roac the raven give to Thorin in this Chapters 15 & 16?
2. What is the dwarves' original plan or strategy?
3. Why does Thorin refuse to share the treasure with Bard and his allies and treat them with hostility?
4. Explain the meaning of the ambiguous or riddling answers Bilbo gives to Smaug to avoid revealing his name to the dragon (and thus giving the dragon power over him)?
5. How is the treasure divided after the battle is won in Chapter 17?
6. What can be deduced about the dragon from the steam and smoke coming out from the Front Gate?
7. What effect does the sight of the treasure have on the dwarves?
8. What are the five armies involved in the Battle of the Five Armies?
9. How does Bilbo's attitude differ from that of the dwarves in Chapter 9?
10. Why does Bombur remain in the lower camp with the ponies and supplies in Chapter 11?
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
In building his fantasy world, Tolkien has used fantastic or imaginary elements as well as familiar and real-world elements in order to make his world believable.
Part 1. List and describe some familiar and real-world elements that appear within The Hobbit.
Part 2. List and describe the fantastic or imaginary (magical) elements that appear within this book.
Part 3. Evaluate whether Tolkien has managed to integrate the fantastic with the everyday successfully or not.
Essay Topic 3
Describe how the character of Bilbo changes from the start of the novel to the end. How does he stay the same?
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