Hobbit+Ch+10-12

Hobbit 10-12

Chapter Ten-- A Warm Welcome
 * 1) Describe the strange town at the mouth of the Forest River.
 * 2) Why did the guards at Lake-town not keep a very careful watch?
 * 3) Why were the raft-men elves so astonished at the appearance of the dwarves?
 * 4) Why does the Master relinquish his own great chair to Thorin despite the fact that he is not completely convinced that the dwarf is who he claims to be?
 * 5) How did the Elvenking respond to the news of the dwarves' plans to slay the dragon, Smaug, and capture his treasure.

Chapter Eleven-- On the Doorstep
 * 1) Why did the men of the town refuse to stay overnight where the dwarves disembarked?
 * 2) .Which dwarf informs Bilbo that he was in the Dale the day the Dragon attacked?
 * 3) What did Bilbo and his companions see on their scouting expedition?
 * 4) Explain how Bilbo begins to take a leadership role in their quest.
 * 5) How does Bilbo finally unlock the riddle and the secret door?

Chapter Twelve-- Inside Information


 * 1) How did the dwarves respond when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him into the Mountain?
 * 2) What did Bilbo carry back to the dwarves?
 * 3) How do we know that Smaug kept close tabs on his treasure?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What analogy does the author use when describing the dragon's rage?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What indication is there that Bilbo is turning into a real leader?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What was Bilbo pleased to see when he tricked the dragon into displaying his underside?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why does Bilbo regret his comment about the Barrel-rider to Smaug?
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why does Bilbo throw a stone at the thrush?
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">How did the band of adventurers become trapped in the Mountain?