The Hobbit - Novel
Who is the author of The Hobbit?
J.R.R. Tolkien
True or False: Frodo is the main character of the movie.
False. Just like the books, the main character is Bilbo Baggins.
“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
Name one difference between the introduction of the novel and the introduction of the film.
- The film shows the dwarf
“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 country was The Hobbit filmed in?
New Zealand
“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)
Name one actor/actress from the film.
Martin Freeman - Ian McKellen - Richard Armitage - Elijah Wood - Luke Evans - Lee Pace - Cate Blanchett - Andy Serkis
“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
Who directed the movie?
Peter Jackson
“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