Creatures
Setting
Vocabulary
Theme
Plot Events
100
What creatures were the biggest threat to the dwarves and Bilbo in Mirkwood?
Giant Spiders
100
What was the name of the forest the party had to venture into?
What is "Mirkwood"
100
Describes a spider.
What is "Attercop"
100
What is the major theme in this chapter?
What is "Bravery"
100
What happens to the dwarves?
They are captured by spiders.
200
What type of creature did the fire attract at night?
Dark-grey and black moths
200
What is unique about Mirkwood?
What is "a magical effect surrounding the forest"
200
A fool or dunce
Tomnoddy
200
What does friendship mean in this chapter?
sacrificing yourself for others.
200
What item does Bilbo use to help save the dwarves?
He uses the ring to become invisible
300
What animal attacked the dwarves when they reached the other side of the river?
Giant deer
300
What was the overall mood and atmosphere of Mirkwood?
what is "Dark, gloomy, and dangerous"
300
a stream of water, as a river or brook.
Watercourse
300
How do fear and courage contrast (blend) in this chapter?
Characters experience fear but must act bravely to survive
300
How does Bilbo engage the spiders?
He throws rocks at them. BAM DEAD, BAM DEAD, BAM DEAD.
400
What creatures did Bilbo encounter at the top of the Oak Tree?
Butterflies
400
What was the impact of the forest's magic on the company?
It caused them to become weary (tired) and lose hope
400
Annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
Vexed
400
How does this chapter show growth?
Bilbo grows from a timid hobbit to a brave hero.
400
What does Bilbo name his sword after he kills the first spider?
STING
500
What was the first animal that Thorin shot at with an arrow?
black squirrel
500
How does the setting create tension?
The darkness and dangers of the forest heighten the sense of fear.
500
To make dry, hot, or thirsty.
Parch
500
What does courage mean in this context?
Facing fears despite feeling afraid.
500
Who gets captured at the end of the chapter and by whom?
The Elves of the Woodland Realm capture Thorin.