Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (chapter 12). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details:
- Bilbo’s frustration
- Unique quality of dragons
- Bilbo pilfering treasure
- The adventurers’ terrible realization concerning Smaug
- The adventurers’ abrupt frustration toward Bilbo
- Speaking in riddles
- Smaug’s suspicions and plan to attack
- The function of the thrush
- The Arkenstone
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The Hobbit Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle (Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching *The Hobbit* by J.R.R. Tolkien (chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12). Two plot-based quizzes, four close reading analysis worksheets, two vocabulary application activities, two crossword puzzles, two word search games, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Define words and phrases as they are used in the text * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed * Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Discern the intended effects of the author's diction and narrative techniques * Describe the tone of a given passage * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on alliteration, callback, simile, symbolism, and situational irony. * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
The Hobbit Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
This bundle of editable assessments check for general comprehension and holds students accountable for the assigned reading of *The Hobbit* by J.R.R. Tolkien. Answer keys are included. All materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important details: * Character description of a typical Baggins * Gandalf's surprise appearance * Bilbo and Gandalf's awkward conversation * The first dwarf to arrive unexpectedly * Awakening "something Tookish" within Bilbo * The dwarves' skepticism toward Bilbo's participation * Bilbo's designated role * Description of the town of Dale * What Thorin receives from Gandalf during the party * The lost wealth of Thorin's family * The morning after the unexpected party * The letter * Disappearance of a major character * A discovery that leads the adventurers into trouble * Bert, Tom, and William * Bilbo's weak bargaining attempts * Capturing the dwarves * Rescuing the dwarves * Discoveries made before locating the troll's cave * Lonely Mountain * Rivendell * Elrond * The peculiar quality of the adventurers' map * Background on the weapons the adventurers' retrieved from trolls * Seeking safety inside the cave * The Orcrist * Glamdring the Foe-hammer * Goblins' fear of something inside the cave * The riddle game * Discovery of the magical ring * Bilbo's escape from the cave * The dwarves' complaints * Gandalf's insistence that the dwarves look for Bilbo * The adventurers' reaction to Bilbo's sudden return * Incident involving the Wargs * Wargs and their history with another antagonistic group * Gandalf's rescue efforts * The Eagles' arrival * The Eagles' fear of man * "Skin-changing" * Beorn's feelings toward animals * The adventurers' strategy for approaching Beorn * Beorn's background * Bilbo's frightening observations at night * Gandalf's discovery of animal tracks outside the residence * Beorn's concerns for the adventurers * Details concerning Mirkwood's black stream * Beorn's advice * Lighting watch-fires * A deep-sleep state * Hastily using the last of the arrows * Bombur's dream * Veering off the path in Mirkwood * Bilbo's transformative experience involving a spider * Bilbo's sword * Abduction by the wood-elves * The Elvenking's questioning of Thorin * Thorin's reluctance to share details * The consequence Thorin faces * A near-confession * Lake-town * Bilbo's plan to release his friends * The escape plan and its glaring flaw * The bridge guards' response to Thorin's presence * The Master of Lake-town's skepticism * The citizens' overwhelming response to the adventurers' presence * Reaching the mountain's secret door * The foreshadowing appearance of the thrush * Bilbo's frustration * Unique quality of dragons * Bilbo pilfering treasure * The adventurers' terrible realization concerning Smaug * The adventurers' abrupt frustration toward Bilbo * Speaking in riddles * Smaug's suspicions and plan to attack * The function of the thrush * The Arkenstone * Bilbo's plans for the Arkenstone * Smaug's assault * The master bowman * The thrush's instructions * Why Lake Town's citizens were furious with their Master * The wood-elves response to the tragedy * Thorin's request of Roac * Thorin on why the adventurers are not liable for damages * Thorin's promise to the people of Lake Town * Dain's plan * Bilbo conspiring with outsiders * Bilbo's justification for bargaining * Thorin's response to Bilbo's justification * Unity among dwarves, elves, and men * The return of the Eagles * Thorin's realization about what would make for a merrier world * The new King Under the Mountain * Bards gifts to Bilbo * Beorn's new role * Gandalf's statement regarding a more peaceful forest * The surprise awaiting Bilbo at home * Bilbo's changed reputation at home
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