Quiz on The Hobbit Excerpt

Who did Bilbo suggest should take the gold of the trolls?

• Gandalf

• Himself

• Smaug

• The dwarves

What did Gandalf say about the gold?

• It should be thrown away

• Share and share alike

• It is cursed

• It belongs to the elves

What can be inferred about Bilbo's feelings towards his home?

• He is indifferent

• He longs for adventure

• He is eager to return

• He wishes to leave forever

What does Bilbo see in the distance that makes him stop suddenly?

• A dragon

• A troll

• His own Hill

• Gandalf

What theme is reflected in the poem recited by Bilbo?

• There is love in war and peace.

• Greed and wealth are important things to accumulate in life.

• There is beauty and meaning in life's journey.

• Magic and mystery

Where do the hidden paths run according to Bilbo's poem?

• West of the Moon, East of the Sun

• North of the Sea, South of the Clouds

• Through the forest, over the hills

• Beyond the mountains, beneath the stars

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?