English -The Hobbit chapters 1-10 questions
and answers with solutions
What are hobbits? - ANSWER Hobbits are smaller than dwarves, have no beards, but have dark
curly hair. They love peace and quiet and working in their gardens. They move quietly. They are
fat in the belly, and wear green and yellow. They love their homes and do not like adventures.
Who are Bilbo's ancestors"? What conflict will this ancestry create for Bilbo? - ANSWER -Bilbo's
ancestors are the Tooks (old Took and Belladonna Took), and the Bagginses (Bungo
Bagins was his father)
-His Took side will make him yearn for adventure while his Baggins side will make him long for
home.
What are Bilbo's feelings for his hobbit-hole home, Bag-End? - ANSWER He loves him home and
loves taking care of it.
Who is Gandalf and for what is he known? What seems to be Bilbo's opinion of him? - ANSWER
-Gandalf is a wizard known for leading young hobbits off on adventures. He is also known for
his fireworks and stories.
-Bilbo admires him, but he also distrusts him.
What does Gandalf "give" Bilbo? How does Gandalf describe it? - ANSWER -Gandalf "gives"
Bilbo an adventure.
-He says it will be entertaining for him and profitable for Bilbo IF he survies it.
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? Who is sure that Bilbo will fulfill
this role? - ANSWER -Bilbo is hired to be their burglar to steal their gold from the dragon.
-Gandalf is certain Bilbo will fulfill this role.
Why does Bilbo agree to join the dwarves on their adventure? (3 reasons) - ANSWER -Gandalf's
faith in Bilbo
-the Took curiosity for an adventure
-Gloin's saying "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.
What creatures do you meet in chapter 2? - ANSWER Trolls
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
What is Bilbo's assignment when the dwarves spot a fire? What does Bilbo discover at the fire
site? - ANSWER -Bilbo's assignment is to investigate the fire
-Bilbo discovers three uncouth trolls at the fire, eating mutton.
and answers with solutions
What are hobbits? - ANSWER Hobbits are smaller than dwarves, have no beards, but have dark
curly hair. They love peace and quiet and working in their gardens. They move quietly. They are
fat in the belly, and wear green and yellow. They love their homes and do not like adventures.
Who are Bilbo's ancestors"? What conflict will this ancestry create for Bilbo? - ANSWER -Bilbo's
ancestors are the Tooks (old Took and Belladonna Took), and the Bagginses (Bungo
Bagins was his father)
-His Took side will make him yearn for adventure while his Baggins side will make him long for
home.
What are Bilbo's feelings for his hobbit-hole home, Bag-End? - ANSWER He loves him home and
loves taking care of it.
Who is Gandalf and for what is he known? What seems to be Bilbo's opinion of him? - ANSWER
-Gandalf is a wizard known for leading young hobbits off on adventures. He is also known for
his fireworks and stories.
-Bilbo admires him, but he also distrusts him.
What does Gandalf "give" Bilbo? How does Gandalf describe it? - ANSWER -Gandalf "gives"
Bilbo an adventure.
-He says it will be entertaining for him and profitable for Bilbo IF he survies it.
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? Who is sure that Bilbo will fulfill
this role? - ANSWER -Bilbo is hired to be their burglar to steal their gold from the dragon.
-Gandalf is certain Bilbo will fulfill this role.
Why does Bilbo agree to join the dwarves on their adventure? (3 reasons) - ANSWER -Gandalf's
faith in Bilbo
-the Took curiosity for an adventure
-Gloin's saying "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.
What creatures do you meet in chapter 2? - ANSWER Trolls
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
What is Bilbo's assignment when the dwarves spot a fire? What does Bilbo discover at the fire
site? - ANSWER -Bilbo's assignment is to investigate the fire
-Bilbo discovers three uncouth trolls at the fire, eating mutton.
