The Hobbit: Chapters 1–3 quiz

What do Thorin and the rest of the dwarves hope to accomplish on their quest?

• To reclaim their homeland and treasure from the dragon Smaug

• To find a new home in the mountains

• To rescue a kidnapped prince

• To defeat an evil wizard

For what reason do the dwarves come to Bilbo’s home?

• Gandalf selected him to be part of the group.

• They want to sell him goods.

• They want to borrow money.

• They came to celebrate Bilbo's birthday.

Gandalf points out the secret entrance on Thror’s Map to Thorin, while Elrond later points out the moon letters on the same map to Gandalf and Thorin. What are these important features?

• The secret entrance and the moon letters

• The Lonely Mountain and the dragon's lair

• The treasure location and the hidden key

• The path through Mirkwood and the Elvenking's halls

The first problem that Bilbo and the dwarves encounter on their quest is solved by:

• Gandalf rescuing them from the trolls

• Bilbo finding a secret path

• The dwarves fighting off goblins

• Bilbo using the ring to escape spiders

Durin’s Day is the first day of the dwarves' new year. Why is this significant?

• It marks the first day of the last moon of autumn and is the only time the secret door to the Lonely Mountain can be found.

• It marks the last day of winter and is the only time the secret door will be revealed.

• It marks the first day of the sunrise, which will illuminate the secret door into the mountain.

• It is the day when the Arkenstone is revealed by the rays of the first moon of autumn.

Which of the following races introduced in the first three chapters of The Hobbit is known for their love of comfort, home, and simple living?

• Hobbits

• Dwarves

• Trolls

• Elves

Which of the following races introduced in the first three chapters of The Hobbit is known for being cheerful, hospitable, and good-hearted?

• Hobbits

• Dwarves

• Trolls

• Elves

Which of the following races introduced in the first three chapters of The Hobbit is known for being proud and loving gold?

• Hobbits

• Dwarves

• Trolls

• Elves

Bilbo feels an internal struggle between the two sides of his ancestry, the Bagginses and the Tooks. Why does he feel this struggle?

• The Baggins side values comfort and routine, while the Took side craves adventure.

• Both sides of his family are identical in personality—they love comfort and home.

• He dislikes both sides of his family equally—they are boring.

• He wants to leave the Shire permanently, which is something neither side of his family would do.

The family's past can motivate someone to undertake a quest by influencing their present actions. Which of the following is a healthy way the past can influence us?

• Learning from past experiences to make better decisions

• Letting past failures prevent us from trying new things

• Constantly dwelling on past mistakes

• Allowing past grudges to affect current relationships