The Hobbit: Reading Guide Ch. 1
May 2014
Chapter One
• List 10 characteristics of hobbits.
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Identify:
◦ Bilbo Baggins
◦ Belladonna Took
◦ Bingo Baggins
◦ Gandalf
◦ Dwalin
◦ Balin
◦ Kili & Fili
◦ Dori
◦ Nori
◦ Ori
◦ Oin
◦ Gloin
◦ Bifur
◦ Bofur
◦ Bombur
◦ Thorin
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What was unusual about the Tooks?
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Why did Gandalf visit Bilbo Baggins?
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Who was Bilbo expecting for tea?
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What about his uninvited guests irked Bilbo?
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What effect did the dwarves’ singing have on Bilbo?
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State Gloin’s opinion of Bilbo Baggins.
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Gandalf showed the dwarves something that belonged to Thorin’s grandfather.
What was it?
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Identify Dale.
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Identify Smaug.
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What story did Thorin tell Bilbo?
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How did Gandalf get the map and key?
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Identify Azog the Goblin.