Vocabulary
The dwarves openly detest goblins. What does detest mean?
A. Admire
B. Strongly dislike
C. Fear
D. Avoid
B. Strongly Dislike
Which word is closest in meaning to vital?
A. Minor
B. Essential
C. Optional
D. Weak
Which is a proper noun?
A. mountain
B. wizard
C. Gandalf
D. sword
C. Gandalf
Which is an example of a fantasy element?
A. A farm in England
B. A talking troll
C. A history textbook
D. A city bus
B. A talking troll
A small remaining piece is called a:
A. Flaw
B. Remnant
C. Incentive
D. Quibble
B. Remnant
After escaping the goblins, the company gained momentum down the mountain.
Momentum most nearly means:
A. Confusion
B. Speed that continues to build
C. Argument
D. Hesitation
B. Speed that continues to build
Which is the opposite of flourish?
A. Thrive
B. Struggle
C. Bloom
D. Prosper
B. Struggle
Which sentence correctly shows a plural possessive noun?
A. The dwarves treasure glittered.
B. The dwarf’s treasure glittered.
C. The dwarves’ treasure glittered.
D. The dwarfs treasure glittered.
C. The dwarves' treasure glittered.
Who is the main protagonist of The Hobbit?
A. Thorin
B. Gandalf
C. Bilbo
D. Gollum
C. Bilbo
Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative pronoun?
A. Bilbo forgot his sword.
B. These are Thorin’s plans.
C. Everyone agreed.
D. Gandalf warned them.
B. These are Thorin’s plans.
By Chapter 5, Bilbo becomes more proficient at solving riddles.
Proficient means:
A. Nervous
B. Skilled
C. Curious
D. Silent
B. Skilled
Which word is closest in meaning to entice?
A. Tempt
B. Warn
C. Ignore
D. Protect
A. Tempt
Which type of pronoun is everyone?
A. Personal
B. Possessive
C. Demonstrative
D. Indefinite
D. Indefinite
Which is Bilbo’s main internal conflict in Chapters 1–10?
A. Goblins attacking
B. Fear vs. courage
C. Thorin vs. Gandalf
D. Elves vs. dwarves
B. Fear vs. courage
Which conflict is an example of external conflict?
A. Bilbo doubting himself
B. Bilbo fighting goblins
C. Bilbo missing his home
D. Bilbo questioning his bravery
B. Bilbo fighting goblins
It would have been more prudent for the dwarves to avoid the trolls’ fire.
Prudent suggests someone is:
A. Careful and wise
B. Loud and bold
C. Impatient
D. Generous
Which word is the opposite of flounder?
A. Sink
B. Struggle
C. Succeed confidently
D. Panic
C. Succeed confidently
Choose the sentence with correct pronoun agreement:
A. Everyone packed their sword.
B. Each dwarf brought their weapon.
C. Each dwarf brought his weapon.
D. A hobbit must carry their courage.
C. Each dwarf brought his weapon.
Bilbo finding the Ring and escaping Gollum is best described as:
A. Exposition
B. Turning Point
C. Resolution
D. Falling Action
B. Turning Point
Bilbo begins to flounder in the dark tunnel.
This suggests he is:
A. Thriving
B. Struggling helplessly
C. Celebrating
D. Planning
B. Struggling helplessly
Before leaving Bilbo's home the dwarves formally ratify Thorin’s plan.
Ratify most nearly means:
A. Question
B. Reject
C. Officially approve
D. Rewrite
The remnant of the ancient kingdom remained in ruins.
Which word best replaces remnant?
A. Beginning
B. Remainder
C. Plan
D. Enemy
B. Remainder
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A. Gandalf gave the map to Thorin and I.
B. Gandalf gave the map to Thorin and me.
C. Gandalf gave the map to I and Thorin.
D. Gandalf gave the map to me and Thorin.
B. Gandalf gave the map to Thorin and me.
Bilbo’s unexpected importance to the quest best reflects which Biblical theme?
A. Wealth brings happiness
B. Strength comes from size
C. God uses unlikely people for His purposes
D. Power is the ultimate goal
C. God uses unlikely people for His purposes
The theme of staying on the “right path” in Chapters 1–10 is most clearly shown when:
A. Bilbo hosts the party
B. The dwarves sing
C. Bilbo chooses to continue the journey despite fear
D. Gandalf lights a fire
C. Bilbo chooses to continue the journey despite fear