Characters
Who is the main character of the hobbit?
Bilbo Baggins
Why does Bilbo want to go on an adventure?
To prove his worth and capabilities, and to step out of his comfort zone.
What is Sting?
Bilbo's sword.
Tolkien uses this literary device to subtly hint at future events in the book.
Foreshadowing.
Where does the story start?
In the Shire.
Who is the wizard that started the adventure?
Gandalf the Grey
What object does Bilbo find that makes him invisible?
THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL!
Who were the three creatures turned to stone in the daylight?
The Trolls.
The Hobbit follows the classic story _________ of the Heroes Journey
Structure.
What is Beorn?
A skin-changer who can change into a bear.
Who is the dwarven prince desperate to reclaim his kingdom?
Thorin Oakenshield
What is the creature Bilbo meets who challenges him to a riddle contest?
Gollum
Who was king of Erebor when Smaug attacked?
King Thror
Tolkien uses these tools to compare on thing to another (such as, a is like b) to assist in characterization.
What is the name of the heart of the mountain?
The Arkenstone.
Who is the main villain of the Hobbit?
Smaug the dragon
The Secret Entrance to the Lonely Mountain can only be seen on this day.
Durin's day
What is the name of the Elven city the party of dwarves (and a hobbit) go to?
Rivendale.
Tolkien uses Imagery to enhance his writing. Please give the literary definition of Imagery.
Imagery is the use of vivid, descriptive, or figurative language that appeals to the readers five senses to create mental images and enhance the emotional experience of a text.
What is the name of the Goblin's leader?
The Great Goblin
Name all the Thirteen dwarves.
Thorin, Kili, Fili, Gloin, Balin, Dwalin, Dori, Nori, OriOin, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur
Chapter 7 ends with Gandalf leaving Bilbo and the dwarves at the edge of Mirkwood.
Where is the Kingdom of Erebor?
Inside the Lonely Mountain
Tolkien uses Irony in the hobbit. Give a definition for Irony.
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Irony is a rhetorical device where the intended meaning, or the actual outcome of events, is intentionally contradictory to the literal, surface-level meaning or expectation.
What is the name of the city of man outside of Erebor?