Luoa The Hobbit questions and answers
with solutions
According to the text, how do hobbits and humans coexist? - ANSWER Hobbits hide from
ignorant humans.
What primarily defines the Baggins family? - ANSWER Their predictability
Re-read this section from chapter 1:
"By some curious chance one morning long ago in the quiet of the world, when there was less
noise and more green, and the hobbits were still numerous and prosperous, and Bilbo Baggins
was standing at his door after breakfast smoking an enormous long wooden pipe that reached
nearly down to his woolly toes (neatly brushed) - Gandalf came by. Gandalf! If you had heard
only a quarter of what I have heard about him, and I have only heard very little of all there is to
hear, you would be prepared for any sort I of remarkable tale. Tales and adventures sprouted up
all over the place wherever he went, in the most extraordinary fashion. He had not been down
that way under The Hill for ages and ages, not since his friend the Old Took died, in fact, and the
hobbits had almost forgotten what he looked like. He had been away over The Hill and across
The Water on business of his own since they - ANSWER mysterious
Why does Gandalf take offense to Bilbo saying "Good Morning" to him? - ANSWER Because it
was Bilbo's way of trying to get rid of Gandalf
When the unexpected guests arrive, what is Bilbo most concerned about? - ANSWER Running
out of food
What kind of reaction does Bilbo have to the music of the dwarves? - ANSWER He wants to be
like them.
,Gandalf recommends Bilbo for the burglar job; how do the dwarves feel about this? Provide
concrete support from the text. - ANSWER The dwarves doubt Gandalf and think Bilbo is not
fierce enough. They say he is not right for the job and looks more like a grocer than a burglar.
From the very first chapter of this novel, it is clear it belongs to the genre of fantasy literature.
List three specific elements that make it fantasy literature. - ANSWER Three elements that make
it clear that the book is fantasy literature was the talk of magical creatures, magic, and
warriors/battle.
Which word best describes Bilbo's exit on his adventure? - ANSWER Hurried
What is Bilbo's first task as a burglar? - ANSWER To find out what the light in the distance is
Describe William, Bert, and Tom. - ANSWER They are trolls that are not smart and very rude.
They are very hungry and kill thing to eat. They argue a lot amongst themselves and are easily
deceived.
What is the fate of Bert, Tom, and William? - ANSWER The sunlight turns them to stone.
Despite causing problems with the trolls, Bilbo does help the dwarves and even Gandalf with
what? - ANSWER The key to the trolls' house
How do you feel about the characters so far (Bilbo, Gandalf, the dwarves)? Do you like them or
dislike them? Why? - ANSWER I have liked Bilbo from the beginning and I still like him a lot. This
is because I relate to his likeness of comfort but interested in something greater, and I feel bad
that he was pulled into this. I liked Gandalf at the beginning but now he sort of annoying me
because he keeps disappearing and reappearing. I like the dwarves mostly. They are funny.
How do dwarves feel about elves? - ANSWER Dwarves think elves are annoying.
, As Gandalf bids the elves goodnight, he makes this statement: "Valleys have ears, and some
elves have over merry tongues. Good night!"
What is Gandalf concerned about? - ANSWER Enemies finding out about their travels
How do the travelers feel after their time with the elves? - ANSWER Refreshed
Which of the following is NOT true about moon-letters? - ANSWER They were invented by the
elves.
Elrond gives the travelers important information about everything except what? - ANSWER
When Durin's Day is
True or False:
The mountain passes are straight, clear, and scenic. - ANSWER False
Why doesn't Gandalf get captured by the goblins? - ANSWER Bilbo's cry gave him time to
escape.
What object puts Thorin in big trouble with the goblins? - ANSWER the Biter
What is Glamdrig, what is its reputation, and how does it save the dwarves and Bilbo? -
ANSWER Glamdring is a magic sword and its is known as one of the magic sword the Beater
along with the Biter. It was Glamdring the Foe-hammer. It saves the dwarves and Bilbo by
sticking down the Great Goblin and setting them free.
Running is a skill that plays a role in this chapter. Which characters run the fastest? - ANSWER
Goblins
with solutions
According to the text, how do hobbits and humans coexist? - ANSWER Hobbits hide from
ignorant humans.
What primarily defines the Baggins family? - ANSWER Their predictability
Re-read this section from chapter 1:
"By some curious chance one morning long ago in the quiet of the world, when there was less
noise and more green, and the hobbits were still numerous and prosperous, and Bilbo Baggins
was standing at his door after breakfast smoking an enormous long wooden pipe that reached
nearly down to his woolly toes (neatly brushed) - Gandalf came by. Gandalf! If you had heard
only a quarter of what I have heard about him, and I have only heard very little of all there is to
hear, you would be prepared for any sort I of remarkable tale. Tales and adventures sprouted up
all over the place wherever he went, in the most extraordinary fashion. He had not been down
that way under The Hill for ages and ages, not since his friend the Old Took died, in fact, and the
hobbits had almost forgotten what he looked like. He had been away over The Hill and across
The Water on business of his own since they - ANSWER mysterious
Why does Gandalf take offense to Bilbo saying "Good Morning" to him? - ANSWER Because it
was Bilbo's way of trying to get rid of Gandalf
When the unexpected guests arrive, what is Bilbo most concerned about? - ANSWER Running
out of food
What kind of reaction does Bilbo have to the music of the dwarves? - ANSWER He wants to be
like them.
,Gandalf recommends Bilbo for the burglar job; how do the dwarves feel about this? Provide
concrete support from the text. - ANSWER The dwarves doubt Gandalf and think Bilbo is not
fierce enough. They say he is not right for the job and looks more like a grocer than a burglar.
From the very first chapter of this novel, it is clear it belongs to the genre of fantasy literature.
List three specific elements that make it fantasy literature. - ANSWER Three elements that make
it clear that the book is fantasy literature was the talk of magical creatures, magic, and
warriors/battle.
Which word best describes Bilbo's exit on his adventure? - ANSWER Hurried
What is Bilbo's first task as a burglar? - ANSWER To find out what the light in the distance is
Describe William, Bert, and Tom. - ANSWER They are trolls that are not smart and very rude.
They are very hungry and kill thing to eat. They argue a lot amongst themselves and are easily
deceived.
What is the fate of Bert, Tom, and William? - ANSWER The sunlight turns them to stone.
Despite causing problems with the trolls, Bilbo does help the dwarves and even Gandalf with
what? - ANSWER The key to the trolls' house
How do you feel about the characters so far (Bilbo, Gandalf, the dwarves)? Do you like them or
dislike them? Why? - ANSWER I have liked Bilbo from the beginning and I still like him a lot. This
is because I relate to his likeness of comfort but interested in something greater, and I feel bad
that he was pulled into this. I liked Gandalf at the beginning but now he sort of annoying me
because he keeps disappearing and reappearing. I like the dwarves mostly. They are funny.
How do dwarves feel about elves? - ANSWER Dwarves think elves are annoying.
, As Gandalf bids the elves goodnight, he makes this statement: "Valleys have ears, and some
elves have over merry tongues. Good night!"
What is Gandalf concerned about? - ANSWER Enemies finding out about their travels
How do the travelers feel after their time with the elves? - ANSWER Refreshed
Which of the following is NOT true about moon-letters? - ANSWER They were invented by the
elves.
Elrond gives the travelers important information about everything except what? - ANSWER
When Durin's Day is
True or False:
The mountain passes are straight, clear, and scenic. - ANSWER False
Why doesn't Gandalf get captured by the goblins? - ANSWER Bilbo's cry gave him time to
escape.
What object puts Thorin in big trouble with the goblins? - ANSWER the Biter
What is Glamdrig, what is its reputation, and how does it save the dwarves and Bilbo? -
ANSWER Glamdring is a magic sword and its is known as one of the magic sword the Beater
along with the Biter. It was Glamdring the Foe-hammer. It saves the dwarves and Bilbo by
sticking down the Great Goblin and setting them free.
Running is a skill that plays a role in this chapter. Which characters run the fastest? - ANSWER
Goblins
