The Hobbit Chapter 5 Honors Quiz

The use of the phrase “His head was swimming” most likely suggests what about Bilbo?

• It reflects a state of feeling overwhelmed by the situation.

• It reflects that he is incapable of rational thought under the circumstances.

• It reflects his desire to return to the comforts of home, where he would be safe.

• It reflects his sensation that he is drowning, struggling to breathe in the confined tunnel.

The narrator states that finding a ring “was a turning point in his career, but he did not know it.” This is

best considered an example of which literary device?

• Dramatic irony

• Internal Conflict

• Dynamic Character

• Hyperbole

Revisit the underlined passage labeled[4]

. The tone of Bilbo’s thinking is best described as:

• Petrified

• Agreeable

• Discriminatory

• Prudent

Revisit the underlined passage labeled[6]

. The tone of Bilbo’s thinking is best described as:

• Cautious

• Uncertain

• Wavering

• Incoherent

The author’s use of the word trotted accurately suggests all of the following about Bilbo except...

• Bilbo is moving with animal-like speed.

• Bilbo is upset that his fellow adventurers are not nearby to help him navigate.

• Bilbo is apprehensive (but is doing his best to remain alert to danger).

• Bilbo is acting in a decisive manner.

The phrase “a patter and a pitter” is best considered an example of which literary device?

• Onomatopoeia

• Assonance

• Euphemism

• Oxymoron