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The Hobbit
Chapter 7 Reading Questions
Directions: Answer the questions below on a separate piece of lined paper in proper MLA format (include
Chapter and Assignment!!). All answers must be in complete sentences and include:
1) An answer to the question in your own words (rephrase question)
2) A quote to support your answer
3) An explanation of how your quote supports your answer
*Use your book, post-it notes, and Summary Response Notes to help you find and support your answers.
Chapter 7: Queer Lodgings
1. The eagles dropped the throng off atop the Carrock and bid their farewell. What news did
Gandalf give to Bilbo and the dwarves at this time? Explain.
2. Describe Beorn using specific evidence from the novel. Be sure to include at least 2 character
traits (1 internal, 1 external) and a quote supporting one of the traits you described!
3. There are a number of stories related to the origins of Beorn, but Gandalf believes he was
born of the mountains. What evidence proves Gandalf’s theory? (Specific Evidence!) Explain.
4. Gandalf was very wise to tell the throng’s story the way that he did. What are 2 ways that
Gandalf’s plan helped the throng to peacefully enter Beorn’s house?
5. Beorn did not fully trust the dwarves story as told by Gandalf, so he traveled toward the Misty
Mountains to check the facts. What information did he learn?
6. What two things did Beorn post outside his door when he returned from the Misty Mountains?
7. Beorn gave the throng provisions and supplies to help them journey through Mirkwood. But
what did he say about the use of the bows and arrows, and the ponies?
8. What were the two very important pieces of advice that Beorn gave to the throng about
travelling through Mirkwood?
9. Gandalf tells Bilbo that there is never going to be an “easy path” at the end of the chapter. What
theme does this interaction begin to establish in the novel?
10. Beorn is a character of conflicting element; the great man and the savage bear. Explain how
he presents both his human side and his animal side. (HINT: Read the Olsen excerpt from SR!)