The Hobbit - Novel
Who is the author of The Hobbit?
J.R.R. Tolkien
What role does Bilbo play in the group?
A. Warrior
B. Burglar
C. Planner
D. Guide
B. Burglar
“As quiet as a mouse” or “As strong as an ox”
Simile
How many cards are there in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
What is the name of Bilbo's home?
Bag-End
While they travelled to Lonely Mountain Bilbo and the group of dwarves are missing a vital resource (something that Hobbits usually need a lot of). What were they missing/what were they looking for?
Food.
“The wind howled” or “The sun smiled”
Personification
What is the most watched (tv and live attendance) sport in Australia?
AFL
What has a spine but no bones?
A book
What is Gollum's name for his ring?
Precious
What does Bilbo find and pocket while in a cave in the Misty Mountains?
A ring.
“She is on thin ice” or “Life is a highway”
Metaphor
Who is the current Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and rode out on Friday. How is this possible?
The horse's name is Friday.
What decade was The Hobbit written?
1930s (1937)
Where does Gandalf leave Bilbo and the group of Dwarves?
“He had not had a pocket-handkerchief for ages.” or red poppies on ANZAC day
Symbolism
What is the most streamed song on spotify?
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
I have a neck, but no head. I have two arms, but no hands. What am I?
A shirt
What are the two sides of Bilbo's family?
Baggins and Took
What does Smaug do after Bilbo steals the Arkenstone?
Destroys a town (Esgaroth)
“Sarah's silly sister swallowed her sweet.” or “She savored the silence while shaking the snow from her scarf.”
Alliteration (sibilance)
In Elf, what’s the name of the department store Buddy works in?
Gimbels
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map