Characters
Which side of Bilbo's family is known for adventures?
The Tooks
What did Tolkien's friends call themselves?
The Inklings
What kind of creatures are Wargs?
Wolves
What special powers of communication does Beorn have?
He can speak to animals
How do we know Gollum didn't always live in a cave?
His riddles talk about things from the outside world.
Which character does Tolkien have go away on 'other business'?
Gandalf
Which book that we've read in 7th grade was written by another inkling?
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
What kind of creature is the weapon Orcrist intended to kill? What does the name mean?
Goblins
Goblin-cleaver
Who saves the group from the Wargs and Goblins?
Eagles
What advice does Gandalf have for the group as they head into the Mirkwood?
"Don't leave the path!"
Who is the 'King under the Mountain'?
Thorin
Modern Fantasy
Which creatures turn to stone in the sun?
Trolls
What is Bilbo's title in the group?
He is the "Burglar"
What does Bilbo frequently dream of during their adventure?
Breakfast in his sung Hobbit Hole
Who discovers moon letters on the treasure map?
Elrond, an Elf
What did Tolkien study?
Old and Middle English Literature
From what kind of beasties does Bilbo save the dwarves using his wit, the ring, and 'sting'?
Spiders
From whom does Bilbo get the ring?
Gollum
How do the Humans in Lake-town know who Thorin and his companions are?
There are old songs and legends that talk about the King Under the Mountain and his conflict with Smaug.
What does Beorn change into at night?
A Bear
In what War(s) did Tolkien serve?
(Double Jeopardy)
WWI as a soldier and WWII as a codebreaker
Who imprisons the Dwarves, but treats them well by untying them and giving them plenty of food?
The Wood-elves
Which character falls into the Mirkwood's enchanted stream?
Bombur
Name all the Dwarves.
Thorin, Fili, Kili, Oin, Gloin, Dwalin, Balin, Dori, Ori, Nori, Bifur, Borfur, Bombur