The Hobbit Chapters 1-9 questions and answers
with solutions
describe a typical hobbit - ANSWER little people, half our heights, fat, big feet
explain Bilbo's two sides. What did he inherit from his mother's side and what from his father's
side? - ANSWER took is adventurous (mother)
side is normal (dad)
what is Gandalf's reputation - ANSWER leads many adventures, fireworks, and tales
what two things does Gandalf give Thorin? - ANSWER map and key
how did the dwarfs lose their treasure? - ANSWER dragon took it
what was Bilbo's first mission? - ANSWER see what was at the light
what did Bilbo find at the fire? - ANSWER 3 trolls
what happens to trolls if they are not underground before dawn? - ANSWER change to stone
what does the company take from the trolls cave? - ANSWER swords and gold
where has Gandalf been, and with whom did he meet? - ANSWER Elronds' people (2 elves)
who lives in the valley of Rivendell? - ANSWER Elrond leader of the elves at Rivendell
, what is the history of Orcrist and Glamdring? - ANSWER swords made for the goblins
what are moon-letters? - ANSWER only seen in same moon season written in
when is Durin's day? - ANSWER dwarfs new year. sun and moon are in the sky at the same time.
last day of winter
why are the goblins so upset when they see Thorin's and Gandalf's swords? What do they call
the swords? - ANSWER Bider and Biter. Used to kill many goblins
what does the company lose to the goblins - ANSWER their ponies and all supplies
what happens to Bilbo as the chapter ends? - ANSWER gets knocked out-lost
what does Bilbo discover about his little sword? - ANSWER glows when goblins are near
what is the turning point in Bilbo's career but he doesn't know it yet? - ANSWER finds the ring
describe Gollum - ANSWER two personalities, eats flesh, alone in a cave for 500 years, attached
to a ring
what does Gollum call himself to the rings? - ANSWER precious
what kind of competition with Gollum does Bilbo agree to? - ANSWER riddle game
what is special about the ring Bilbo finds? - ANSWER puts it on and it makes him invisible
with solutions
describe a typical hobbit - ANSWER little people, half our heights, fat, big feet
explain Bilbo's two sides. What did he inherit from his mother's side and what from his father's
side? - ANSWER took is adventurous (mother)
side is normal (dad)
what is Gandalf's reputation - ANSWER leads many adventures, fireworks, and tales
what two things does Gandalf give Thorin? - ANSWER map and key
how did the dwarfs lose their treasure? - ANSWER dragon took it
what was Bilbo's first mission? - ANSWER see what was at the light
what did Bilbo find at the fire? - ANSWER 3 trolls
what happens to trolls if they are not underground before dawn? - ANSWER change to stone
what does the company take from the trolls cave? - ANSWER swords and gold
where has Gandalf been, and with whom did he meet? - ANSWER Elronds' people (2 elves)
who lives in the valley of Rivendell? - ANSWER Elrond leader of the elves at Rivendell
, what is the history of Orcrist and Glamdring? - ANSWER swords made for the goblins
what are moon-letters? - ANSWER only seen in same moon season written in
when is Durin's day? - ANSWER dwarfs new year. sun and moon are in the sky at the same time.
last day of winter
why are the goblins so upset when they see Thorin's and Gandalf's swords? What do they call
the swords? - ANSWER Bider and Biter. Used to kill many goblins
what does the company lose to the goblins - ANSWER their ponies and all supplies
what happens to Bilbo as the chapter ends? - ANSWER gets knocked out-lost
what does Bilbo discover about his little sword? - ANSWER glows when goblins are near
what is the turning point in Bilbo's career but he doesn't know it yet? - ANSWER finds the ring
describe Gollum - ANSWER two personalities, eats flesh, alone in a cave for 500 years, attached
to a ring
what does Gollum call himself to the rings? - ANSWER precious
what kind of competition with Gollum does Bilbo agree to? - ANSWER riddle game
what is special about the ring Bilbo finds? - ANSWER puts it on and it makes him invisible
