The Hobbit: chapters 1-19 questions and
answers with solutions
Hobbits - ANSWER Smaller than dwarves; Have dark, curly hair but no beard; Love peace and
quiet; Fat in the stomach; Wear green and yellow; Do not like adventures
Who are Bilbo's ancestors? What conflict might this ancestry create for Bilbo? - ANSWER The
Tooks on his mother's side and the Baggins on his father's side. The Tooks are adventurous, but
the Baggins are not, and the very different personalities of the two can make Bilbo torn with
himself.
What are Bilbo's feelings for his hobbit-hole home, Bag-End? - ANSWER He loves his home and
enjoys taking care of it.
Who is Gandalf? What seems to be Bilbo's opinion of him? - ANSWER Gandalf is a wizard. Bilbo
seems to admire him with his works.
Describe Bilbo's visitors. What does Bilbo feel about them? - ANSWER Bilbo is visited by 13
dwarves who act like they are expected. Their leader is very proud and arrogant. Bilbo is
bewildered by them but also enchanted by their talk of dragon gold.
What will Bilbo's role be in the quest planned by the dwarves? - ANSWER A burglar to steal the
gold from the dragon
Why does Bilbo agree to join the dwarves on their adventure? - ANSWER Gandalf's faith in him
Tools curiosity for adventure
Gloin says "he looks more like a grocer than a burglar"
,What old wrong do the dwarves wish to right?What is their plan to right this wrong? What is
the major obstacle? - ANSWER -The dwarves want to reclaim their Mountain home and
treasure.
-The plan is to travel to Lonely Mountain and enter it through the secret passage.
-Smaug, the fire breathing dragon, is the major obstacle.
In what ways does the journey get off to a bad start for bilbo? What are his concerns about the
journey? What do these concerns indicate about his character? - ANSWER -Bilbo oversleeps and
does not have time to pack.
-Bilbo is concerned about not having his pocket hankerchiefs, hat, money, etc.
-These concerns indicate that he is naïve about adventures
Who's is bilbos assignment when the dwarves spot a fire? What does bilbo discover at the fire
sight? - ANSWER Bilbos assignment is to invest the fire
Bilbo discovers 3 trolls eating mutton
What does bilbo attempt at the troll camp? Describe the total disaster that occurs as the result?
- ANSWER -Bilbo attempts to pick-pocket William
-William's purse cries out. Bilbo is captured, and then each dwarf is captured, one at a time.
Trolls - ANSWER Big heavy, faces; unmannered; turn to stone in sunlight; eat their victims
Describe how Bilbo and the dwarves are rescued. What lessons does bilbo learn from this
rescue method? - ANSWER Gandalf makes the trolls argue until sunlight by imitating their
voices. When the sun rises they turn to stone
Bilbo learns that brains are mightier than muscles and that he can use an enemy's weakness to
defeat them
, Even though Bilbo fails in his first opportunity to help the company, how does he show a hint of
promise? - ANSWER by being able to sneak up to the trolls undetected and placing his hands in
William's pocket undetected. He also sticks with his duty.
What unexpected windfall do the travelers reap from their adventure? - ANSWER Weapons,
food, clothing, gold
How does Bilbo's question "Is that THE Mountain?" show his naïveté? - ANSWER Bilbo thinks he
sees their destination (lonely mt) however, they are only in the foothills of the misty mt. This
shows bilbo doesn't hot long and hard their journey will be
What is the difference between dwarf behavior and elfin behavior - ANSWER Dwarves are
serious and like to be dark. They also like gold and treasure. Elves are lighthearted and like being
in the woods
What are we told about Elrond? How does he help the company? - ANSWER -Elrond is an elf-
friend. He is descended from both men and elves. He is wise, handsome, and greatly respected.
-He gives them food, shelter. He tells them about the swords and discovers the moonletter
message on the map.
What is the secret message on the map? - ANSWER "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush
knocks in the setting sun and the last light of durins day will shine upon the keyhole"
What is Durin's Day? - ANSWER The first day of the dwarves new year
Why is durins day now important - ANSWER They must get to lonely mt. by this day to be able
to see the keyhole
What forebodings does Gandalf have as the company sets out from Rivendell? - ANSWER He
knows that evil lurks in the mt. and is afraid something bad will happen
answers with solutions
Hobbits - ANSWER Smaller than dwarves; Have dark, curly hair but no beard; Love peace and
quiet; Fat in the stomach; Wear green and yellow; Do not like adventures
Who are Bilbo's ancestors? What conflict might this ancestry create for Bilbo? - ANSWER The
Tooks on his mother's side and the Baggins on his father's side. The Tooks are adventurous, but
the Baggins are not, and the very different personalities of the two can make Bilbo torn with
himself.
What are Bilbo's feelings for his hobbit-hole home, Bag-End? - ANSWER He loves his home and
enjoys taking care of it.
Who is Gandalf? What seems to be Bilbo's opinion of him? - ANSWER Gandalf is a wizard. Bilbo
seems to admire him with his works.
Describe Bilbo's visitors. What does Bilbo feel about them? - ANSWER Bilbo is visited by 13
dwarves who act like they are expected. Their leader is very proud and arrogant. Bilbo is
bewildered by them but also enchanted by their talk of dragon gold.
What will Bilbo's role be in the quest planned by the dwarves? - ANSWER A burglar to steal the
gold from the dragon
Why does Bilbo agree to join the dwarves on their adventure? - ANSWER Gandalf's faith in him
Tools curiosity for adventure
Gloin says "he looks more like a grocer than a burglar"
,What old wrong do the dwarves wish to right?What is their plan to right this wrong? What is
the major obstacle? - ANSWER -The dwarves want to reclaim their Mountain home and
treasure.
-The plan is to travel to Lonely Mountain and enter it through the secret passage.
-Smaug, the fire breathing dragon, is the major obstacle.
In what ways does the journey get off to a bad start for bilbo? What are his concerns about the
journey? What do these concerns indicate about his character? - ANSWER -Bilbo oversleeps and
does not have time to pack.
-Bilbo is concerned about not having his pocket hankerchiefs, hat, money, etc.
-These concerns indicate that he is naïve about adventures
Who's is bilbos assignment when the dwarves spot a fire? What does bilbo discover at the fire
sight? - ANSWER Bilbos assignment is to invest the fire
Bilbo discovers 3 trolls eating mutton
What does bilbo attempt at the troll camp? Describe the total disaster that occurs as the result?
- ANSWER -Bilbo attempts to pick-pocket William
-William's purse cries out. Bilbo is captured, and then each dwarf is captured, one at a time.
Trolls - ANSWER Big heavy, faces; unmannered; turn to stone in sunlight; eat their victims
Describe how Bilbo and the dwarves are rescued. What lessons does bilbo learn from this
rescue method? - ANSWER Gandalf makes the trolls argue until sunlight by imitating their
voices. When the sun rises they turn to stone
Bilbo learns that brains are mightier than muscles and that he can use an enemy's weakness to
defeat them
, Even though Bilbo fails in his first opportunity to help the company, how does he show a hint of
promise? - ANSWER by being able to sneak up to the trolls undetected and placing his hands in
William's pocket undetected. He also sticks with his duty.
What unexpected windfall do the travelers reap from their adventure? - ANSWER Weapons,
food, clothing, gold
How does Bilbo's question "Is that THE Mountain?" show his naïveté? - ANSWER Bilbo thinks he
sees their destination (lonely mt) however, they are only in the foothills of the misty mt. This
shows bilbo doesn't hot long and hard their journey will be
What is the difference between dwarf behavior and elfin behavior - ANSWER Dwarves are
serious and like to be dark. They also like gold and treasure. Elves are lighthearted and like being
in the woods
What are we told about Elrond? How does he help the company? - ANSWER -Elrond is an elf-
friend. He is descended from both men and elves. He is wise, handsome, and greatly respected.
-He gives them food, shelter. He tells them about the swords and discovers the moonletter
message on the map.
What is the secret message on the map? - ANSWER "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush
knocks in the setting sun and the last light of durins day will shine upon the keyhole"
What is Durin's Day? - ANSWER The first day of the dwarves new year
Why is durins day now important - ANSWER They must get to lonely mt. by this day to be able
to see the keyhole
What forebodings does Gandalf have as the company sets out from Rivendell? - ANSWER He
knows that evil lurks in the mt. and is afraid something bad will happen
