The Hobbit Study Guide; Questions with
Complete Solutions
What was unusual about the Tooks? Correct Answer-they went on many
adventures
Why did Gandalf visit Bilbo? Correct Answer-he was looking for someone to
adventure with him
Who was Bilbo expecting for tea? Correct Answer-Gandalf
What about his uninvited guests irked Bilbo? Correct Answer-he liked
visitors, but liked to know them before arrival
What effect did the dwarves' singing have on Bilbo? Correct Answer-he felt it
was so amazing, he forgot everything else
State Gloin's opinion of Bilbo Baggins. Correct Answer-"He looks more like a
grocer than a burglar!"
Gandalf showed the dwarves something that belonged to Thorin's grandather.
What was it? Correct Answer-Map of the Mountain
Identify Dale. Correct Answer-old town in the valley under the shadow of the
Mountain
Identify Smaug. Correct Answer-a dragon who lived on the Mountain
, The Hobbit Study Guide; Questions with
Complete Solutions
What story did Thorin tell Bilbo? Correct Answer-when in Thror's time they
were driven out of the far North
How did Gandalf get the map and key? Correct Answer-Thorin's father gave it
to him to give to Thorin before he died
Identify Azog the Goblin. Correct Answer-killer of Thror in the mines of Moria
Why did Bilbo leave his Hill in such a hurry to go to the Green Dragon Inn?
Correct Answer-he was late for a meeting with Thorin & Co.
What had Bilbo forgotten to bring him, and how was it remedied? Correct
Answer-pocket handkerchief, hat, and money; Thorin gave him a hat and said
he'll live
When did Bilbo first wish that he were back home? Correct Answer-going
through the Lone Lands in bad weather
Identify William, Bert, and Tom. Correct Answer-trolls that the dwarves saw
in the woods eating mutton
What did William catch Bilbo doing? Correct Answer-pick-pocketing him
, The Hobbit Study Guide; Questions with
Complete Solutions
Who saved Bilbo, Thorin, and Company from the trolls? How? Correct
Answer-Gandalf; distracted them until dawn so they would turn into what they
were made of when the sun came out
What did Gandalf, Thorin, and Bilbo take from the trolls' cave? Correct
Answer-swords, scabbards with jewels, and a knife in a leather sheath
What kind of creatures inhabited the valley of Rivendell and helped the travelers
find the Last Homely Home? What did Bilbo and the dwarves think of them?
Correct Answer-elves; Bilbo loved them and the dwarves hated them
Identify Elrond. Correct Answer-chief of the elves
What important information did Elrond give the travelers? Correct Answer-
"stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the
last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the key hole"
What was Durin's day? Correct Answer-the first day of the Dwarves' new
year
Why did travelers go into the cave? Correct Answer-to get out of the storm
and away from the Giants
What did Bilbo dream in the cave? Correct Answer-walls cracking and the
floors giving way
Complete Solutions
What was unusual about the Tooks? Correct Answer-they went on many
adventures
Why did Gandalf visit Bilbo? Correct Answer-he was looking for someone to
adventure with him
Who was Bilbo expecting for tea? Correct Answer-Gandalf
What about his uninvited guests irked Bilbo? Correct Answer-he liked
visitors, but liked to know them before arrival
What effect did the dwarves' singing have on Bilbo? Correct Answer-he felt it
was so amazing, he forgot everything else
State Gloin's opinion of Bilbo Baggins. Correct Answer-"He looks more like a
grocer than a burglar!"
Gandalf showed the dwarves something that belonged to Thorin's grandather.
What was it? Correct Answer-Map of the Mountain
Identify Dale. Correct Answer-old town in the valley under the shadow of the
Mountain
Identify Smaug. Correct Answer-a dragon who lived on the Mountain
, The Hobbit Study Guide; Questions with
Complete Solutions
What story did Thorin tell Bilbo? Correct Answer-when in Thror's time they
were driven out of the far North
How did Gandalf get the map and key? Correct Answer-Thorin's father gave it
to him to give to Thorin before he died
Identify Azog the Goblin. Correct Answer-killer of Thror in the mines of Moria
Why did Bilbo leave his Hill in such a hurry to go to the Green Dragon Inn?
Correct Answer-he was late for a meeting with Thorin & Co.
What had Bilbo forgotten to bring him, and how was it remedied? Correct
Answer-pocket handkerchief, hat, and money; Thorin gave him a hat and said
he'll live
When did Bilbo first wish that he were back home? Correct Answer-going
through the Lone Lands in bad weather
Identify William, Bert, and Tom. Correct Answer-trolls that the dwarves saw
in the woods eating mutton
What did William catch Bilbo doing? Correct Answer-pick-pocketing him
, The Hobbit Study Guide; Questions with
Complete Solutions
Who saved Bilbo, Thorin, and Company from the trolls? How? Correct
Answer-Gandalf; distracted them until dawn so they would turn into what they
were made of when the sun came out
What did Gandalf, Thorin, and Bilbo take from the trolls' cave? Correct
Answer-swords, scabbards with jewels, and a knife in a leather sheath
What kind of creatures inhabited the valley of Rivendell and helped the travelers
find the Last Homely Home? What did Bilbo and the dwarves think of them?
Correct Answer-elves; Bilbo loved them and the dwarves hated them
Identify Elrond. Correct Answer-chief of the elves
What important information did Elrond give the travelers? Correct Answer-
"stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the
last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the key hole"
What was Durin's day? Correct Answer-the first day of the Dwarves' new
year
Why did travelers go into the cave? Correct Answer-to get out of the storm
and away from the Giants
What did Bilbo dream in the cave? Correct Answer-walls cracking and the
floors giving way
