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Date Set: Week 1, Term 4, 2014
Chapters 1 and 2 due: Monday, Week 2, Term 4, 2014
Chapters 3 - 6 due: Monday, Week 3, Term 4, 2014
Chapters 7 - 10 due: Monday, Week 4, Term 4, 2014
Chapters 11 - 14 due: Monday, Week 5, Term 4, 2014
Chapters 15 – 19 and map due: Monday, Week 6, Term 4, 2014
Final Copy Due: Monday, Week 6, Term 3, 2014
Each week you will be assigned chapters to read from “The Hobbit.” You are to read these chapters and complete the relevant questions. You are then to submit these answers every Monday.
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 If you have completed the assigned chapters and questions in class then you can complete the extension activities for that week
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1.
Make a complete list of the characters introduced in Chapter one, including a brief description of their looks, characteristics and personalities.
2.
Discuss the appearance of the hobbits and what you learned about the hobbit homes.
3.
Why are the Bagginses considered to be respectable hobbits?
4.
Define “Tookish.”
5.
Describe what is discovered about Bilbo Baggins.
6.
Why do the dwarves gather at Bilbo Baggins' house?
7.
Explain how the dwarves lost their treasure and kingdom.
8.
What is the significance of Thorin’s key and his map?
9.
Describe Bilbo Baggins reaction to the plan of the dwarves. Infer as to why Bilbo reacts in this manner. Provide textual evidence to support your answer.
10.
What does the “queer sign” Gandalf scratches on Bilbo’s door indicate to the dwarves?
Why does Gandalf want a burglar rather than a hero or a warrior to accompany the dwarves on this adventure?
11.
Why does Gandalf choose Bilbo?
12.
What changed Bilbo's mind about the adventure?
13.
Explain the dwarfs’ apprehension in Gandalf's choice.
14.
What is the importance of the town of Dale?
Extension
Research how messages are encrypted and deciphered. Invent your own code for sending secret messages and see if any of your classmates can break the code.

Chapter 2 - Roast Mutton
1.
What two items does Bilbo forget in his rush to meet the dwarves at the Green Dragon Inn?
What do you think forgetting these items tell the reader about Bilbo’s willingness to go on this adventure?
2.
What do you think about the fairness of Thorin’s decision to send Bilbo to investigate the light? What indications are there that the dwarves do or do not care about Bilbo’s wellbeing?
3.
Give an explanation as to why the wizard disappeared.
4.
What kind of characters are the trolls? Explain how Bilbo knew they were trolls.
5.
Determine and explain if Bilbo proved to be a good burglar in his attempt to pick the pocket of the troll. Provide evidence from the text that supports your answer.
6.
Find an example of slapstick comedy in this chapter.
7.
Describe the fight and wizard's reappearance.
8.
“Fantasy” is a work of fiction, which does not represent the known world. List two characteristics of the world Tolkien creates in The Hobbit that qualify this novel as a fantasy.
9.
What is Bilbo’s discovery about himself?
10.
Explain how Bilbo’s feeling about the adventure was a contrast to the day before.
11.
So far in The Hobbit is strength or intelligence more important?
Extension: Do some research on trolls and dwarves and create a mind map of them. Pretend you are either a dwarf or a troll and write a letter to J.R.R. Tolkien commenting on his novel, The
Hobbit .

Chapter 3 - A Short Rest
1.
Briefly identify each of the following places from this chapter.
The Last Homely House –
Rivendell -
Misty Mountains –
2.
Why does Bilbo want to hear the elves’ opinion of their adventure to the Mountain?
3.
What do the dwarves think of the elves?
4.
Use the following quotation, which describes Elrond’s character and his household to answer the next two questions. 
“He was a noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer. His house was perfect, whether you liked food, or sleep, or work, or storytelling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all.
Evil things did not come into that valley.” (Pg. 51)
5.
One overall theme in this story is the conflict between good and evil. What qualities does Elrond possess which makes him a good leader for his people? How does the author depict both good and evil in physical terms?
6.
Another theme is the idea of free will. Do you agree or disagree that Bilbo came on this mission of his own free will? What elements of freedom are present in Elrond’s kingdom which support the idea that free will is important for a person to be happy?
7.
What are the names of the swords captured from the trolls, and what do they signify?
8.
Find an example of how Tolkien vividly describes the natural surrounding Bilbo and his friends inhabit. Why do you think he spends so much time describing the countryside?
9.
What is the legend about moon-letters? What riddle do they reveal to Elrond? What is
Durin’s Day?
10.
The Hobbit was originally written for children. It contains many of the elements of a fairy tale including goblins, wizards, dwarves and other imaginative characters. There are also life lessons or generalizations about life imbedded in the story. State a generalization about life using the following passage from the story.
11.
“Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a deal of telling anyway.” (Pg. 51)
Extension: Find rune fonts on the net and download them to your own computer. Write a short note or letter to your classmates and see if they are able to decipher it.

Chapter 4 - Over Hill and Under Hill
1.
Describe how this part of the journey was apt to be very dangerous.
2.
How was the storm different from storms you may have been in?
3.
Determine why it was a good thing that Bilbo was with the adventurers the night of the storm.
4.
Foreshadowing is a literary device by which an author hints what is to come. Find an example of foreshadowing in the following quotation:
“The end of their argument was that they sent Fili and Kili to look for a better shelter. They had very sharp eyes, and being the youngest of the dwarves by some fifty years they usually got these sort of jobs (when everybody could see that it was absolutely no use sending
Bilbo).
There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something (or so Thorin said to the young dwarves). You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the some- thing you were after. So it proved on this occasion.” (Pgs. 57-58)
5.
How does the language in this chapter present the Goblins?
6.
Many critics believe Tolkien’s writing reflects his personal dislike for technology. Briefly list the characteristics of goblins; explain how they use the technology they have for evil purposes.
7.
The goblins captured Bilbo and the dwarves but Gandalf escaped. Explain why wasn't he captured?
8.
What are Biter and Beater? Why does the fact that Thorin has Biter make the Great Goblin fly into a rage?
9.
Describe the ways the goblins treat their captives. Explain what you have learned about the goblins.
10.
Describe what you think happened to make Bilbo and the dwarves' escape possible.
Explain what part "Biter and Beater" played in the escape.
11.
Explain what made it possible for the goblins to sneak up on the dwarves again. Describe what happened to the hobbit this time.
Extension: Tolkien has the trolls speaking with a Cockney accent. Research Cockney
Rhyming Slang and give some examples. Discuss why rhyming slang was used and invent some of your own rhyming slang.

Chapter 5 - Riddles in the Dark
1.
Find an example of foreshadowing at the beginning of this chapter when Bilbo is alone in the tunnel.
2.
Evaluate why it was good that Bilbo lost his matches. Provide textual evidence.
3.
Tolkien is a master of language. Even though The Hobbit is written mostly in prose,
Tolkien includes many songs and sentences with poetic elements. Sometimes they have meter like the lines in a poem. Find a short passage in this chapter that illustrates his poetic writing style.
4.
Based on the text, what inference can be made about the character of Gollum? Create a
Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the characters of Gollum and Bilbo
5.
What was Gollum like before finding the ring? Describe Gollum’s corruption through its power. Find a passage that explains the transformation.
6.
Many critics believe the character Gollum represents Tolkien’s idea of evil. Cite incidents from this chapter to support or refute this idea.
7.
What are the rules Bilbo and Gollum agree to concerning the riddle contest?
8.
Make an evaluation if you believe the riddles are difficult. Are they good riddles? Why or why not?
9.
After losing the riddle game, explain how Gollum paid his debt. What skills does Bilbo demonstrate in dealing with Gollum?
10.
One of the characteristics of a hero is a sense of fair play. In what way does Bilbo demonstrate this trait in this chapter?
11.
Why do you believe Bilbo did not kill Gollum when he had the chance?
12.
In what way is Bilbo’s eventual escape from the caves an example of irony?
13.
Analyze the author's view, "I should not have liked to have been in Mr. Baggins' place."
Explain what he meant.
Extension: Draw one of the characters from The Hobbit or illustrate a scene.

Chapter 6 - Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire
1.
What do you think of the dwarves’ reluctance to go back into the caves to find Bilbo?
2.
Bilbo overhears his friends talking; explain how the wizard feels about Bilbo.
3.
Why do you think Bilbo fails to tell Gandalf and the dwarves about his magic ring?
4.
What are Wargs? Why are they gathering in the forest clearing? How does Gandalf try to fight the Wargs?
5.
How do the Eagles and goblins feel about each other?
6.
"Escaping goblins to be caught by wolves," said the hobbit. How does this explain the chapter title?
7.
Provide a detailed explanation as to how the party managed to escape the Wargs, the evil wolves. Explain how Bilbo felt about Gandalf's rescue?
8.
The last line of this chapter states that Bilbo dreams about his own house. In that dream he is wandering around his house “looking for something that he could not find nor remember what it looked like.” (Pg. 110) What do you suppose Bilbo is looking for in his dream?
9.
How does Tolkien build up tension in the Chapter ‘Out of the Frying Pan into the
Fire’?
10.
Discuss all the events which take place in this chapter, put them in chronological order. Are they all filled with tension or do some cause the reader to feel relief and at ease?
Extension: Create your own character for The Hobbit and discuss how you would introduce them to the novel. Some readers might have already noticed the dearth of female characters in the novel.
Chapter 7 - Queer Lodgings
1.
What is a “skin-changer” and a “Carrock”?
2.
In what ways is Beorn’s life tied to and intertwined with nature?
3.
Explain where Beorn went the night that the adventurers were with him. Why?
4.
What two pieces of useful information does Beorn discover when he goes out at night and turns himself into a bear?
5.
Determine the most important advice that Beorn and Gandalf gave the adventurers about
Mirkwood. Explain why you feel this is the most important. Provide evidence from the text.
6.
Why does Gandalf leave them at the edge of Mirkwood?
7.
What does he give dwarves to help them with their journey?
8.
What does Gandalf believe is necessary for the dwarves’ mission to succeed?
9.
Make an inference if it was of much comfort to the dwarves to have the hobbit help them instead of having the wizard with them. Provide evidence from the text.
10.
Summarize 4 major details that you learned about Beorn.
Extension: Give examples as to how Gandalf is able to manipulate various characters in the novel.

Chapter 8 - Flies and Spiders
1.
After Gandalf left, who became the leader of the expedition? Infer if this was a positive or negative for the group.
2.
Make an analysis as to why the dwarves and Bilbo disregard Beorn’s warning and strayed from the path.
3.
Describe 4 dangers of the enchanted river. Summarize how the hobbit was helpful in crossing the river.
4.
Why do the dwarves select Bilbo to be the one who climbs the tall tree to look around and try to see the end of the forest? How do the dwarves feel about Bilbo when he comes down from the tree?
5.
Before he left, Gandalf said he believed the dwarves need luck, courage, and sense if they were going to accomplish their mission. Which of these qualities does Bilbo use to thwart the spider’s plan to eat the dwarves? Cite incidents from the story to support your answer.
6.
Give an explanation as to how Bilbo became separated from the dwarves. Describe how
Bilbo managed to escape the giant spiders. Was Bilbo of any help to the dwarves?
7.
Why does Bilbo decide to name his sword “Sting”?
8.
Describe what there was about the forest to fear.
9.
Give an explanation as to how Bilbo became separated from the dwarves. Describe how
Bilbo managed to escape the giant spiders. Was Bilbo of any help to the dwarves?
10.
Give a description of each heroic act Bilbo performed.
11.
Find a passage in this chapter that suggests to the reader that luck is something a person is born with.
12.
After keeping the ring a secret from the rest, explain why Bilbo finally decides to divulge to the dwarves about the magic ring. Why do you think he hesitated to tell the dwarves about the ring?
13.
Why does Thorin refuse to reveal his true mission to the King of the Wood-elves? What evidence is there that the Wood-elves are “Good People”?
14.
After reading the Chapter, in your opinion, was the Mirkwood evil? Interpret what is meant by “evil."
Extension: Pretend you are one of the characters in the novel and write a series of diary entries of your adventure.

Chapter 9 - Barrels Out of Bond
1.
Explain why the Wood-elves captured the dwarves, but failed to capture Bilbo.
2.
Describe how Mr. Baggins got in and out of the closely guarded palace.
3.
“I am like a burglar that can’t get away, but must go on miserably burgling the same house day after day.” (Pg. 173) 
In what way is this quotation an example of Tolkien’s writing style? How is it also an example of irony?
4.
Provide an explanation for the necessity for Bilbo to continue burgling.
5.
Give a detailed description of how Bilbo planned to help his friends escape. How did Bilbo escape?
6.
Why do the dwarves finally agree to Bilbo’s escape plan?
7.
“Luck of an unusual kind was with Bilbo then.” (Pg. 177) Do you believe Bilbo’s successful escape plan is due to luck, the ability to see his opportunities, or the courage to act on his opportunities? Cite incidents from the story to support your answer.
8.
Make an analysis of the importance of magic ring to Bilbo in this part of his adventure.
Extension: Recreate your own map similar to the one at the beginning of the book. Include some rune characters.
Chapter 10 - A Warm Welcome
1.
Give a description of how the dwarves survived the escape and the trip in the barrels.
Explain why it was so important that Bilbo not be in a barrel.
2.
Analyze the attitude of the dwarves toward Bilbo. Be sure to cite specific information from the text.
3.
When the dwarves reached Lake-town, describe how they were received by the Lake
People.
4.
“As for the Master he saw there was nothing else for it but to obey the general clamour, for the moment at any rate, and to pretend to believe that Thorin was what he said.” (Pg. 197)
What does the above quotation suggest to the reader about the character and leadership qualities of the Master of the Men of the lake?
5.
Make an analysis of how you believe the elf-king learned the reason for the dwarves’ adventure. Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

6.
Why do you think the Master believed Thorin was a fraud? Explain what changed his mind.
7.
Why does the Master decide to help the dwarves continue their quest to recover their treasure?
8.
Why was the Master not sorry to see them go?
9.
Explain Bilbo’s unhappiness at this point of the journey.
Extension: Write a short script of a conversation between two of the main characters; for example, Bilbo and Thorin
Chapter 11 - On the Doorstep
1.
Describe the feelings of the party as they near the end of their journey.
2.
Explain what had happened to the village near the Mountain.
3.
So far in this story Bilbo is a hobbit with great luck and courage. Cite an incident from this chapter that demonstrates that Bilbo also has leadership qualities and good sense.
4.
What does the following passage from the story suggest to the reader about the definition of evil in this book? 
“The land about them grew bleak and barren, though once, as
Thorin told them, it had been green and fair. There was little grass, and before long there was neither bush nor tree, and only broken and blackened stumps to speak of ones long vanished. They were come to the Desolation of the Dragon, and they were come at the waning of the year.”
5.
What was the danger in searching for the secret door to the dragon’s den?
6.
In the following passage from this chapter, what does Bilbo understand? 
“At that very moment he heard a sharp crack behind him. There on the grey stone in the grass was an enormous thrush, nearly coal black, its pale yellow breast freckled with dark spots. Crack!
It had caught a snail and was knocking it on the stone. Crack! Crack!”
Extension: Pretend you are a journalist. Write a news story about the band of adventurers journey and what you anticipate will happen in the days ahead.

Chapter 12 - Inside Information
1.
Why does Bilbo agree to go into the secret passages first, even though he believes he has already earned his share of the treasure by rescuing the dwarves from the spiders and the elves?
2.
How does the narrator explain to the reader the dwarves’ apparent lack of courage when they all, except for Balin, refuse to accompany Bilbo into the secret passage?
3.
What is the bravest thing Bilbo ever did? How does Tolkien’s style heighten the suspense in this scene?
4.
What important information does Bilbo learn when he flatters Smaug?
5.
What is a proverb? Find a proverb in this chapter that becomes popular with Bilbo after his adventure with Smaug.
6.
What are the dragon’s words about dwarves that has Bilbo worried? How does Thorin reassure Bilbo of the dwarves’ trustworthiness?
7.
What is the Arkenstone of Thrain?
8.
Bilbo believed that, “dwarves are not heroes, but calculating fold with a great idea of the value of money; some are tricky and treacherous and pretty bad lots; some are not, but are decent enough people like Thorin and Company, if you don’t expect too much.” Interpret the meaning in what Bilbo said and give some examples to support Bilbo’s point of view.
What help did Bilbo ask of the dwarves?
9.
The narrator says that Bilbo “..was a very different hobbit from the one that had run out without a pocket-handkerchief from Bag-End long ago.” Describe how the little hobbit

changed.
10.
Make an inference as to why Bilbo Baggins was taking such risks when he had absolutely no use for the dragon-guarded treasures. Was Bilbo courageous? What does it take to be courageous?
11.
Explain why Bilbo stole the cup. Do you think it was a wise thing to do? Should he have waited and not stirred up the dragon? Could the story have been quite different if he had had a plan to conquer the dragon?
12.
Describe how Bilbo was able to talk to Smaug without getting hurt. Explain what Bilbo meant when he said, “I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number...I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and
Luckwinner; and I am Barrel-rider.” Why does he regret this comment?
13.
What did you learn about dragons? Describe what character traits you would give to
Smaug.
Extension: Compose your own poem about the novel and illustrate it.
Chapter 13 - Not at Home
1.
Explain the significance of the title of this chapter.
2.
Bilbo hid the Arkenstone in his pocket before the dwarves can see it. What was his justification for doing this and was he correct in what he did?14
3.
What happens to their “dwarfish hearts” when Thorin and the others see the piles of gold and jewels in Smaug’s lair?
4.
Why do Bilbo and Balin want to leave the main gateway to the Mountain?
5.
Describe the character traits the treasure brought out in the dwarves. Make an inference as to why this occurred.
6.
Make an analysis of how you believe “Mr. Baggins kept his head more clear of the bewitchment of the hoard than the dwarves did.”
7.
Why did Thorin offer to lead the group of adventurers to the Front Gate?
Extension: Compare and contrast The Hobbit with other works of fantasy. Use both ancient and contemporary works of literature. Is there a particular age group to whom the fantasy genre appeals? Explain.
Chapter 14 - Fire and Water
1.
Explain why Smaug went off to the lake-town of Esgaroth.
2.
Describe what kind of a leader was the master of Esgaroth.

3.
Explain how the thrush knew about the dragon’s most vulnerable spot.
4.
How does Bard manage to slay the dragon?
5.
Why do you think Tolkien names the man who slays the dragon after a word for poet?
6.
In what way could the manner of Smaug’s death be disappointing for the reader who has followed the dwarves’ and Bilbo’s long trek to the Mountain?
7.
What do you think of the way the Elven king behaves when he hears the news of Smaug’s death?
8.
Besides the Elven king, who else learns of Smaug’s death and might be interested in the treasure?
9.
Explain the argument the Master presented to the people that he remain the town leader rather than King Bard. In your opinion, and provide textual evidence to support your opinion, was he correct or not?
10.
Describe Bard’s reaction after the defeat of the dragon and the destruction of the town.
Compare this to that of the Master’s actions?
11.
What purpose did Bard have going to the elves for help?
Extension: Outline the qualities of a leader and select two characters from the novel. Using the various leadership traits discovered, compare and contrast their leadership abilities. Characters might include: the Elvenking, the Hobbit, Thorin, Gandalf, and the Master
Chapter 15 - The Gathering of the Clouds
1.
What piece of wise advice does Roäc, the ancient raven, have for Thorin?
2.
Make an inference as to why you think Thorin would not listen to Roac. Provide textual evidence to support your claim.
3.
Find a passage in this chapter showing that the dwarves and Bilbo want peace with their neighbors.
4.
Explain how Bilbo and the dwarves were warned about the approaching treasure hunters.
5.
Describe how the Lake-men and Bard approach Thorin and the dwarves.
6.
Briefly list the reasons Bard thinks his people deserve part of the treasure. Explain, in detail, if his argument was sound.
7.
How does Thorin respond to Bard’s claims to the treasure? For what reasons do you agree or disagree with Thorin’s position?
8.
What response did Thorin make? Infer as to how much you believe the Lake-men and elves would have shared if the dwarves and Bilbo had been killed by the dragon?
9.
Compare Bilbo’s feelings toward the treasure and the dragon’s den to that of Thorin and the dwarves. What did Bilbo think the adventure was to be?
Extension: Write and perform with some of your classmates a song that tells the story from the perspective of one of the characters.
Chapter 16 - A Thief in the Night

1.
What does Thorin vow to do to anyone who withholds the Arkenstone?
2.
Why was Bilbo willing to give up the Arkenstone? Compare this generosity to that of other characters. (Were there others that were or willing to be as generous as Bilbo?)
3.
For what reasons do you agree or disagree with Bilbo’s claim that he is an honest burglar and that the Arkenstone is his to give away?
4.
Bilbo refers to the dwarves as his friends. In what ways is Bilbo a good friend to the dwarves in this chapter? What indications are there that the dwarves might or might not be capable of returning Bilbo’s friendship?
5.
Describe Bilbo’s escape from the cave.
6.
What unexpected friend or acquaintance did Bilbo discover in Bard’s camp? Explain what was said to Bilbo?
Extension: Explain the expression, "I may be a burglar. . . but I am an honest one". Explain the phrase, "Honour amongst thieves."Is stealing always wrong? Defend your answer.
Chapter 17 - The Clouds Burst
1.
List the participants in the Battle of the Five Armies.
2.
The dwarves showed their fear of Smaug when they stayed in the tunnels and sent Bilbo into the treasure room alone. They were not particularly brave or fierce. Why then, do you think Thorin and the others show so much fearless courage in the Battle of the Five
Armies?
3.
Explain why Thorin was so angry at Bilbo. Was he justified in his anger? Provide evidence to support your answer.
4.
Describe the terms of Thorin and Bard’s agreement.
5.
Explain what stopped Thorin’s advancement.
6.
Give a description of what sight made Bilbo’s heart leap. Explain how these characters have helped in the past.
Extension: Write a persuasive essay about the following statement. “Fantasy is a waste of time for most teenagers and adults. Fictional literature should for the most part be limited to children below the age of 12 as it serves little purpose other than to entertain.”
Chapter 18 - The Return Journey
1.
How does Bilbo’s magic ring both help and hurt him in the Battle of the Five Armies?
2.
In the end what is Bilbo’s reward for helping the dwarves regain their mountain?
3.
Explain why Bilbo was unable to be found until the day after the battle.
4.
Who won the battle? Give an explanation how they were able to gain victory.

5.
Make an analysis of the lessons Thorin had learned. Infer as to why you believe Thorin and
Bilbo parted as friends. Provide evidence for your response.
6.
In your opinion, was it necessary for Thorin to die in this story? If you were the author, what other ending might there have been?
Extension: Create a poster that promotes the novel. Make sure your poster is colourful yet simple.
Chapter 19 - The Last Stage
1.
Explain why Gandalf had to leave the party of adventurers near Mirkwood?
2.
What did Gandalf and Bilbo do with the troll's gold?
3.
When Bilbo returned home, he did not receive the response that he had thought. Describe how Bilbo was received when he reached his hobbit-hole.
4.
How does Bilbo Baggins still make use of his magic ring?
5.
What do you think Tolkien is saying about Bilbo’s “luck” in the following passage from the end of the story? 
Gandalf says to Bilbo, “You don’t really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!”
6.
Gandalf tells Bilbo he is not the hobbit he once used to be. Do you agree or disagree? Defend your response.
Extension: Write a new ending or add a new chapter to the novel.