Hobbit+Ch+1-3

Hobbit Chapter 1-3

Chapter One-- An Unexpected Party
 * 1) Who is Bilbo Baggins?
 * 2) What did Gandalf claim to be looking for when he arrived on Bilbo's doorstep?
 * 3) What does Gandalf do with the spike on his staff just before leaving Bilbo's __#|home__?
 * 4) Who began to arrive at Bilbo's home the next day for tea?
 * 5) Give proof that Gandalf has knocked very hard on Bilbo's front door.
 * 6) What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the dwarves?
 * 7) Explain why Bilbo lets out a horrible shriek and begins to shake like jelly.
 * 8) What does Gandalf threaten to do if the assembled dwarves refuse to accept his choice of Bilbo Baggins as the fourteenth man for their expedition?
 * 9) According to Thorin what had happened to his family's wealth?

Chapter Two-- Roast Mutton


 * 1) What evidence is there that Bilbo Baggins hasn't just been dreaming about a party?
 * 2) What indication is there in the note left by Thorin and Company that the __#|adventure__ or quest may prove to be perilous for Bilbo?
 * 3) Describe what Bilbo Baggins sees as he approaches the red light.
 * 4) Explain what happens to the dwarves as they come to Bilbo's aid.
 * 5) How does Gandalf use his powers on Bert and Tom and William?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What did Gandalf and Thorin each take from the cave?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Chapter Three-- A Short Rest


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">According to Gandalf, what lay hidden somewhere not too far ahead of the travellers?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What is Durin's Day?