Journey to the Lonely Mountain

Cassie, the teen librarian, reads Chapter 11 of 'The Hobbit' where the group journeys to the Lonely Mountain. They face challenges and explore the area, eventually discovering a hidden door. Despite initial failures, they manage to open the door using a key, revealing a dark passage inside the mountain.

What is the main focus of the group's journey in this chapter?

• To explore new lands

• To defeat a dragon

• To reach the Lonely Mountain

• To find a hidden treasure

Why did the men from the town refuse to stay with the group near the mountain?

• They were not allowed to stay

• They did not trust the group

• They had other commitments

• They were afraid of the dragon

What was the condition of the land as the group approached the mountain?

• Lush and green

• Bleak and barren

• Crowded and noisy

• Mysterious and foggy

Who were chosen for the scouting expedition to the southern part of the mountain?

• Thorin, Balin, and Bilbo

• Fili, Kili, and Gandalf

• Balin, Fili, Kili, and Bilbo

• Gandalf, Thorin, and Bilbo

What did the group discover that raised their spirits?

• A friendly village

• A hidden treasure

• A secret door

• A magical artifact

What event led to the opening of the secret door?

• The use of a special key

• The arrival of Gandalf

• A thrush cracking a snail shell

• A magical spell