The Hobbit - Quiz

"The Hobbit" was written by J.R.R.Tolkien, and has become quite the cult classic. This is a quiz presented to my Tween after he finished reading the book. Feel free to give it to your own students:


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1. How many dwarves accompanied Bilbo Baggins on the journey?



2. What is the name of the wizard who helps the dwarves in their quest?



3. How do the dwarves know which hobbit hole Bilbo lives in when they start their journey?



4. What does Gandalf tell the dwarves that Bilbo is, and that Bilbo will be critical to their mission in this role?



5. How does Bilbo try to get away from Gollum?



6. Bilbo finds a ring. What magic does the ring do?



7. Who or what is Smaug?



8. What is the name of the archer who kills Smaug?



9. An arrow strikes Smaug and kills him. Where does that arrow strike?



10. What did you like best about the book?




Answers to follow.