The Hobbit, Ch. 2

What is Bilbo's Call to Adventure in the first part of the story?

• When Gandalf shows up in his house

• When he receives a letter from the dwarves to join them in exchange for treasure

• When the dwarves show up in his house for a feast

• When he meets Thorín Oakenshield

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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Who comes to Bilbo's house to encourage him to go on the adventure?

• Gandalf

• King Dwarf

• Thorin Oakenshield

• Batman

Which one was NOT one of the trolls the dwarves met?

• Tom

• William/Bill

• Ernie

• Bert

What did Bilbo steal from the trolls that was the MOST helpful to their journey?

• Clothing

• Food

• Treasure

• A key to the stone door

What was an obstacle that Bilbo and the hobbits encountered with confronting the trolls?

• Balin got captured and thrown in a sack by the trolls

• They ran out of food before they reached Rivendell

• They lost the map they were following for their journey

• Gandalf disappeared

Who do Bilbo and the dwarves bring the gold and weapons to following their encounter?

• Steven the Bald

• Gandalf

• Thorin

• The wise elf Elrond

Gandalf kept the dwarves talking until dawn, knowing they would turn to stone. From observing this, what did Bilbo gain?

• a better understanding of how to beat an opponent who is physically much bigger and stronger than you

• He gained what everyone gained: food, clothes, and a cave in which to rest for a few days.

• He learned that he cannot be a burglar without a lot of help; he's in WAY over his head.