Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a physical description for a hobbit?

Accepted Answer

Long beards.

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Like to wear bright colors.

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Hairy feet.

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The size of a child.

Question 2

Who is the main protagonist in 'The Hobbit'?

Accepted Answer

Bilbo Baggins

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Thorin Oakenshield

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Gandalf

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Smaug

Question 3

What is the primary goal of Thorin and his company in 'The Hobbit'?

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To reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasure

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To defeat Sauron

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To rescue a princess

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To find a new home

Question 4

Which character often provides wisdom and guidance throughout the adventure in 'The Hobbit'?

Accepted Answer

Gandalf

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Bilbo Baggins

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Thorin Oakenshield

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Gollum

Question 5

Who is the leader of the dwarves in 'The Hobbit'?

Accepted Answer

Thorin Oakenshield

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Fili

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Balin

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Kili

Question 6

What does 'obstinate' mean?

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stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action

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a belief or opinion

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having many complexly arranged elements

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a feeling of profound awe and respect

Question 7

Gandalf's arrival to Bilbo's house is an example of which stage in The Hero's Journey?

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The Call to Adventure

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The Ordinary World

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Refusal of the Call

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Tests, Allies, and Enemies

Question 8

What does 'flummox' mean?

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to bring to confusion

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Stirred up or excited

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having the courage to take risks

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worthy of esteem

Question 9

How old is Bilbo when the story begins?

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50

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75

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27

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13

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the thirteen dwarves?

Accepted Answer

Belladona

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Bofur

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Bombur

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Balin

Question 11

What role do the dwarves need Bilbo to fill?

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burglar

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spy

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warrior

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guide

Question 12

What does 'depredation' mean?

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an act of robbery

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to make a foolish or stupid mistake

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to be confused

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to become confused

Question 13

What two gifts does Gandalf give to Thorin?

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a map and a key

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a map and a pipe

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a key and a sword

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a ring and a map

Question 14

What was Thorin's grandfather known as?

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The King Under the Mountain

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The Dwarfish King

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The Warrior King

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The Golden King

Question 15

What does 'requisite' mean?

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required

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to burn or scorch

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The act of resting

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personal belongings

Question 16

Where do the dwarves tell Bilbo to meet them?

Accepted Answer

The Green Dragon tavern

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Lake-Town

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The town of Bree

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The Lonely Mountain

Question 17

What does 'replenish' mean?

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to stock or supply anew

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pleasing to the taste

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barely sufficient

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to steal with violence

Question 18

Which of the following does Bilbo take with him when he leaves on his adventure?

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none of the above

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his hat

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his walking stick

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all of the above

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his coat

Question 19

What does 'ingenious' mean?

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good at invention/creativity

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scornful of others

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anger or wrath

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deceptive, sly

Question 20

Which evil characters do the group run into in chapter 2?

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trolls

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wargs

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orcs

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goblins

Question 21

What does 'toothsome' mean?

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pleasing to taste

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a great number of people gathered together

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the act of resting

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spells sung during magic rituals

Question 22

How is the group captured by the trolls?

Accepted Answer

Bilbo tries to steal William the Troll's purse, but he is caught.

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Bilbo's horse runs away and he chases it right to the trolls.

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They see smoke from the fire the dwarves have made to keep themselves warm.

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Thorin falls over and the noise draws their attention.

Question 23

How does Bilbo get away from the trolls?

Accepted Answer

He slips away while they fight over whether they should eat him for dinner.

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Thorin attacks the trolls and rescues Bilbo.

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Bilbo tells the trolls that they'll get sick if they eat him so they let him go.

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Gandalf casts a spell that kills the trolls.

Question 24

What does 'paraphernalia' mean?

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a disorderly retreat

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having an inclination toward something

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to seize by force

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personal belongings

Question 25

How are the trolls ultimately destroyed?

Accepted Answer

The sun comes up and turns them to stone.

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Bilbo kills them.

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Gandalf returns and casts a spell that turns them to stone.

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The dwarves cut through the sacks they're in and attack.

Question 26

What does Bilbo take from the troll's treasure room?

Accepted Answer

a knife

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a helmet

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a shield

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a goblet

Question 27

Where did Gandalf ride ahead to and who lives there?

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Rivendell, elves

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Gondor, humans

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Mirkwood, elves

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Lake-town, humans

Question 28

What does 'remuneration' mean?

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to pay a suitable fee in exchange for goods

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careful about what one says

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wise in handling practical matters

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cordial and generous reception of guests

Question 29

Which Elf is mentioned at the end of Chapter 2?

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Elrond

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Fëanor

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Thranduil

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Legolas

Question 30

What does "audacious" mean?

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having the courage to take risks

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to make a stupid mistake

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a belief or opinion

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worthy of esteem

Question 31

What does "purloin" mean?

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to steal violently

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a dramatic procession

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place where food is stored

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unfamiliar

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