The Hobbit

Contents

Story Context - p. 2

Major Themes - p. 7

Part 1 - p. 9

Part 2 - p. 20

Part 3 - p. 29

Part 4 - p. 38

Part 5 - p. 47

Essay - p. 55

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 Story Context

Synopsis
Hobbits, a race of small humanlike creatures, characteristically value peace, simplicity,
and cozy homes. Yet they are capable of incredible feats of courage
and resourcefulness. The unwilling hero of The Hobbit, Bilbo
Baggins, is persuaded to join Thorin and his 12 dwarves to recover
their stolen treasure, which is being guarded by the dragon Smaug.
During the expedition, Bilbo and the Dwarves face many challenges
and meet many obscure creatures. The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo’s
maturing from a seeker of warmth and comforts to a fighter, for the
greater good.

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Author

J.R.R. Tolkien

Philologist, Author, Mythmaker and creator of "Middle

Earth".

Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa in January 1892, but raised

in Birmingham, England. He was orphaned in childhood, brought
up in near-poverty and almost thwarted in adolescent romance.
He served in the First World War, surviving The Battle of The
Somme, where he lost some of his closest friends. He then returned to academic life,
achieving high repute as a scholar and university teacher, eventually becoming Merton
Professor of English at Oxford University. As of today The Hobbit has sold around 100
million copies.

Setting

Middle Earth

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The story is set in Tolkien’s fantasy world of Middle Earth.

Middle-earth is the main continent of Earth (Arda) in an imaginary period of the Earth's
past with the end of the Third Age about 6,000 years ago. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories
mostly focus on the north-west of the mythical continent. This part of Middle-earth is
suggestive of Europe, the north-west of the Old World, with the environs of the
Shire intended to be reminiscent of England (more specifically, the West Midlands,
with Hobbiton set at the same latitude as Oxford).

The world contains; Men, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Wizards, Dragons, Sapient animals,
Wargs and many more mythical creatures.

Characters

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Characters
Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo is a hobbit, “a short, human-like person.” Commonsensical and fastidious, Bilbo leads
a quiet life in his comfortable hole at Bag End and, like most hobbits, is content to stay at
home. Bilbo’s adventures awaken his courage and initiative; he has a relentless ability to do
what needs to be done.

Gandalf
A wise old wizard who always seems to know more than he reveals. Gandalf has a vast com-
mand of magic and tends to show up at just the moment he is needed most. He always has
another purpose or plan in mind, but he rarely reveals his private thoughts.

Thorin Oakenshield
A dwarf who leads his fellow dwarves on a quest to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim their
treasure from Smaug. Smaug’s bounty is Thorin’s inheritance, as it belonged to Thror,
Thorin’s grandfather, the great King under the Mountain. Thorin is a proud, purposeful, and
sturdy warrior, if a bit stubborn at times.

Smaug
The great dragon that lives in the Lonely Mountain. Years ago, Smaug heard of the treasure
that the dwarves had amassed in the mountain under Thror’s reign, and he drove them away
to claim the gold for himself. His flaming breath can scorch a city, his huge wings can carry
him great distances, and his armor-like hide is almost impenetrable. Smaug can speak and
possesses a dark, sardonic sense of humor.

Races
Dwarves
Thorin’s group, composed of Fili, Kili, Dwalin, Balin, Oin, Gloin, Ori, Dori, Nori, Bifur,
Bofur, and Bombur. They are known for their greed and trickery. Some, however, are “de-
cent enough people like Thorin and Company, if you don’t expect too much.”

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Elves
The first creatures in Middle-Earth. Immortal unless killed in battle, they are fair-faced, with
beautiful voices, and have a close communion with nature, which makes them wonderful
craftsmen. There are actually two different varieties of elves: the wood elves and the high
elves. The wood elves reside in Mirkwood and, as a result, have more suspicious and less
wise tendencies than their high relatives.

Humans
Humans appear in the settlement of Lake Town near the Lonely Mountain. Tolkien empha-
sizes their mortality, their lack of wisdom, their discordance with nature, and their rampant
feuding, but he does not describe humans as inherently evil in the same way that he charac-
terizes goblins and Wargs.

Trolls
Short-tempered and dull-witted creatures that will eat just about anything, the trolls are
based on mythological creatures taken from Old English and Anglo-Saxon poems. Tolkien
has them speak with a cockney accent, the dialect of lower-class Londoners, which injects a
modern joke into the fantasy epic.

Goblins
Evil creatures encountered by Bilbo and company. Goblins are infamous for their ability to
make cruel weapons and torture devices.

Major Themes

Coming of Age

Although Bilbo Baggins is “fully grown” at the beginning of The Hobbit, his
adventures teach him to be brave, to take responsibility for himself and for
others, and to develop skills he didn’t know he had: in effect, to grow up.
When Gandalf and the dwarves approach Bilbo with an offer to be their burglar, Bilbo is so
satisfied with his life and his home that the mere thought of adventure is enough to irritate
and even frighten him. Yet Tolkien gives clues that Bilbo, deep down, wants to go on quests
after all: he’s a descendant of the famously adventurous Took family, and seems to have

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inherited some of the Tooks’ love for maps and quests.

The Power of Language

During The Hobbit, Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves confront countless
dangers. To defend themselves, they use an equally vast number of weapons:
knives, daggers, spells, fire, rocks, and sticks. Yet one of the most important
weapons that they use—and one of the most important skills Bilbo develops on his travels—
is language.

Greed

Virtually every one of The Hobbit’s primary characters—including both the

heroes and the villains—is at least partially motivated by a desire for
unnecessary material things. Smaug, the primary antagonist of the novel, is so
greedy that he notices when Bilbo steals a single cup from his vast collection of treasure.
(Tolkien notes that his anger is that of a rich man who has lost something he never uses.)

Home

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 The desire and love for a home motivates most of the main characters in The
Hobbit. Sometimes, the characters’ desires for home contradict each other. For
instance, Bilbo Baggins says at many points throughout his journey that he
regrets ever leaving his home in hobbit-town, while the dwarves with whom he’s embarking
on his adventure seek to return to (and reclaim from Smaug) their home under the Lonely
Mountain. In many cases, having a home means having a claim to some position or material
wealth.

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 Part 1 (pg. 1-64)

Warm-up Part 1 (p. p.1-64)

 Tolkien’s life
Research these 3 different aspects of Tolkien’s life and find some Trivia about him. What
impact do you think these events may have had upon him? (Especially WW1)

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 Early Life WW1

Academic Career Trivia

While Reading Part 1 (p.1-64)

 Key Vocabulary
Part of
Page Word English Definition
Speech
1 oozy adjective thick and flowing very slowly
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 a round switch on a door or machine such as a radio that
1 knob noun
you use to turn it on and off, etc.
to cover or decorate a surface with flat pieces of wood,
1 paneled adjective
glass, etc.
2 blunder verb to make a stupid or careless mistake
in a careful way, in order to keep something secret or to
3 discreetly adverb avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them
feel embarrassed
4 prosperous adjective rich and successful
unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take
4 remarkable adjective
notice
6 prosy adjective upbeat
nervous and/or confused, especially because you have a
8 flustered adjective
lot to do or are in a hurry
10 morsel noun a small amount or a piece of something, especially food
an act that causes damage to people’s property, lives,
11 depredations noun
etc.
12 bewildered adjective perplexed and confused
12 bewuthered adjective confused by something
13 flummoxed adjective speechless and confused
13 confusticate adjective obscure or unintelligible
13 bebother verb to bring trouble upon
a frame around a fireplace to prevent burning coal or
15 fender noun
wood from falling out
15 sorcerous adjective possessing or using supernatural powers
to fit together or match closely, especially in a way that
17 mesh verb
works well; to make things fit together successfully
19 conspirator noun a person who is involved in a conspiracy
willing to take risks or to do something that shocks
19 audacious adjective
people
20 estimable adjective worthy of respect or admiration
21 exaggeration noun the act or an instance of exaggerating; overstatement
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect, especially as
22 dignity noun
manifested in one's bearing or behavior.
an outing or journey taken for a specific purpose, or the
23 expedition noun organized group, with its equipment and conveyances,
undertaking such a trip.
23 wither verb to dry up, shrivel, or wilt, as from decay or lack of
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deficient in quantity or number compared with the
26 scarce adjective
demand; not enough; hard to find
in a way that shows that you refuse to change your
26 obstinately adverb opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to
persuade you to
an amount of money that is paid to somebody for the
26 remuneration noun
work they have done
a feeling of admiring and respecting
27 reverence noun
somebody/something very much
an object or a pattern made by cutting away material
27 carvings noun
from a piece of wood or stone, or another hard material
to burn the surface of something slightly, usually by
29 singe verb
mistake; to be burnt in this way
29 grim adjective looking or sounding very serious
a person who claims to communicate by magic with
30 necromancer noun
people who are dead
31 witless adjective silly or stupid; not sensible
33 trifle adverb slightly
33 outlandish adjective strange or extremely unusual
35 esteem verb to respect and admire somebody/something very much
35 repose noun a state of rest, sleep or feeling calm
35 requisite adjective necessary for a particular purpose
a large number of objects or personal possessions,
36 paraphernalia noun especially the equipment that you need for a particular
activity
36 laden adjective heavily loaded with something
to enter a building illegally, usually using force, and
37 burgle verb
steal from it
a small group of things or people very close together,
38 clump noun especially trees or plants; a bunch of something such as
grass or hair
39 glum adjective sad, quiet and unhappy
asking too many questions and trying to find out about
39 inquisitive adjective
what other people are doing, etc.
a line of people on horses or in vehicles forming part of
41 cavalcade noun
a ceremony
41 primly adverb in a careful and formal way, showing that you are easily
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 shocked by anything that is rude
A spit is a large sharp metal rod stuck through a piece of
41 spits noun meat or through a whole animal to cook it slowly over
low heat.
41 toothsome adjective tasting good
41 blimey exclamation used to express surprise or anger
44 lout noun a man or boy who behaves in a rude and aggressive way
45 commotion noun sudden noisy and confused activity or excitement
special words that are spoken or sung to have a magic
49 incantations noun
effect; the act of speaking or singing these words
50 plunder noun treasure
51 scanty adjective too little in amount for what is needed
to stop somebody who is going somewhere, especially
52 waylay verb
in order to talk to them or attack them
53 ford verb to walk or drive across a river or stream
55 dwelling noun a house, flat, etc. where a person lives
55 ravines noun a deep, very narrow valley with steep sides
to beat rapidly and/or in an irregular way especially
60 palpitating verb
because of fear or excitement
very unpleasant and filling you with horror, usually
60 gruesome adjective
because it is connected with death or injury
people or things that deserve respect because they are
61 venerable adjective
old, important, wise, etc.
61 lair noun a place where a wild animal sleeps or hides
62 ponder verb to think about something carefully for a period of time

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While Reading Part 1 (p. p.1-64)

 Vocabulary: Context Clues

oozy audacious cavalcade grim
bewildered paraphernalia discreetly gruesome

1. The man had a/an ___________________ plan to kidnap the queen.

2. The police found for making a bomb in the apartment.

3. The hotel guests were left after not being given access to running

water.

4. The soldiers had looks on their faces after the battle.

5. The chef had a/an wound on his finger after chopping part of it

off.

6. The presidents contained twenty-six cars.

7. The spy had to behave very when on overseas assignments.

8. The river was so polluted it looked .

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While Reading Part 1 (p. p.1-64)

 Comprehension: True / False

1. T / F The first dwarf to arrive was Dori.

2. T / F The Dwarves left Bilbo’s home without him.

3. T / F Three Trolls captured the Dwarves in boxes.

4. T / F They found more supplies in the troll’s cave.

5. T / F The first day of the Dwarves’ new year was called “Durin’s Day”.

 Comprehension: Short Answer

1. Where do Hobbits live and how are they described in appearance?
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2. What did the mark Gandalf left on Bilbo’s door say?
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3. How did Smaug steal the dwarves’ treasure?
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4. Why did the Dwarves leave Bilbo a note? What did it instruct him to do?
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5. What were the trolls complaining about when Bilbo first saw them?
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6. How did the Dwarves and Bilbo escape from the trolls?
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7. How did they open the trolls cave and what did they find inside?
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8. What did Elrond reveal about the Dwarves’ map?

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Wrap-up Part 1 (p. p.1-64)

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  Discussion
1. What are some of your home comforts? Why was Bilbo so obstinate to leave his home?

2. Family characteristics are a big part of this story. Bilbo’s family (Took) has the characteristic of

being adventurous. What would you say are the characteristics of your family?

3. What do you think Bilbo felt when the Dwarves arrived at his home? How would you respond to

uninvited guests?

4. Do you think the Dwarves and Bilbo would be able to complete their quest without Gandalf?

Why or Why not?

5. Elrond is a wise figure with a lot of knowledge similar to Gandalf. Who is someone you turn to

for advice? Why do you trust them?

Wrap-up Part 1 (p. p.1-64)

 Graphic Organizer
Gandalf and Elrond both give the company some wise counsel. Complete the charts below based
on the events of the story.

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Characteristics of a wise person

What would you do in the below situations. Write down what counsel you would give to a
person in this situation?

Situation Counsel

Unexpected guests coming to your house and

wanting food.

Running into dangerous people in the night.

Arguing over which route to take with a friend.

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 Part 2 (pg.65-131)

While Reading Part 2 (p. 65-130)

 Key Vocabulary
Part of
Page Word English Definition
Speech
the act of deliberately making somebody believe something
65 deceptions noun
that is not true
65 crooked adjective not in a straight line; bent or twisted
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 a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, metal, glass, etc. that has
67 splinters noun
broken off a larger piece
68 guffaw verb to laugh noisily
71 glimmer noun a small unsteady light
72 bleating noun the sound that sheep and goats make
to heat and melt ore (= rock that contains metal) in order to
72 smelt verb
obtain the metal it contains
74 prosperous adjective rich and successful
jibbering and
76 noun rapid and indistinct speech
jabbering
to give a loud high shout, for example when you are
76 shriek verb
excited, frightened or in pain
76 dumbfounded adjective unable to speak because of surprise
77 gleam verb to shine with a pale clear light
78 hordes noun a large crowd of people
78 stagger verb a weak unsteady way of walking, as if you are about to fall
78 scurry verb to run with quick short steps
to make somebody move quickly by pushing them in a
79 hustle verb
rough aggressive way
to try and find something that you cannot see, by feeling
80 grope verb
with your hands
81 breeches noun short trousers fastened just below the knee
82 splendid adjective very impressive; very beautiful
to make a continuous low sound like the parts of a machine
83 whirr verb
moving
83 subterranean adjective under the ground
to walk with an effort through something, especially water
83 wade verb
or mud
to move somewhere very quietly and slowly, especially
84 slink verb
because you are ashamed or do not want to be seen
to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are
84 lurk verb
going to do something bad or illegal
85 flummoxed adjective confused, so that you do not know what to say or do
91 gnaw verb to keep biting something
the ancient past, especially the times of the Greeks and
94 antiquity noun
Romans
98 snag noun a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden

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 or unexpected
102 menacingly adverb in a way that seems likely to cause you harm or danger
the process of becoming or making something/somebody
102 betterment noun
better
104 dazzlingly adverb very brightly
to strike sharply or heavily especially with the hand or with
104 smote verb
something held in the hand
hither and
104 phrase here and there, many different directions
tither
a plant with leaves that taste bitter and are used in salads or
114 sorrel noun
in making soup or sauces
a wild plant with large leaves that grows thickly on hills and
116 bracken noun
in woods and turns brown in the autumn
to exist in large numbers in a particular place, often causing
117 infest verb
damage or disease
one of the thin bars or long, straight pieces of metal that
118 spokes noun
connect the center of a wheel to its outer edge
128 eyrie noun a nest that is built high up among rocks by a bird of prey
to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or
129 render verb
condition

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 Vocabulary: Context Clues

crooked eyrie snag breeches
dumbfounded guffawing contentedly hustle

1. Many eagles occupied the ___________________ on top of the highest mountain peak.

2. The audience couldn’t stop at the comedian’s jokes.

3. The train attendants had to _____________________ people on board as it was extremely

busy and crowded.

4. The mountain road was extremely and hard to follow.

5. There was a in the thieves plan and they were soon caught.

6. Fishermen wear special so they don’t get wet legs.

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8. The actor held his award while posing for pictures.

While Reading Part 2 (p. 65-131)

 Comprehension: True / False

1. T / F Shape shifters dragged Bilbo and the Dwarves into the mountain.

2. T / F Bilbo lost consciousness in the mountain.

3. T / F Gollum tricked Bilbo with riddles.

4. T / F The ring made Bilbo invisible.

5. T / F Wolves and Goblins trapped Gandalf with fire.

 Comprehension: Short Answer

1. What forced the Dwarves and Bilbo into the cave?
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2. What happened to the Great Goblin?
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3. How does Bilbo get split up from the Dwarves in the mountain?
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4. Who is Gollum and where did he dwell?

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5. What was the answer to Gollum’s final riddle and how did Bilbo figure it out?
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6. What stood between Bilbo and his escape from the tunnel?
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7. How did Bilbo surprise the dwarves and Gandalf when he reunited with them?
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8. Who rescues Gandalf, Bilbo and The Dwarves from the Wolves and where did they take them?
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Wrap-up Part 2 (p. 65-131)

 Discussion
1. As the journey gets more dangerous, Bilbo starts to feel homesick. Why do you think this is?

2. Could the company of Dwarves and Bilbo be successful without the help of Gandalf? Why or
why not?

3. When Bilbo loses consciousness, would you risk your life to go back and save him?

4. Was Bilbo wrong to pocket the ring? Will it cause more trouble than good?

5. Gollum lives in total isolation in darkness. How do you think this has altered him mentally and
physically?

6. Why do you think the ring means so much to Gollum?

7. Why do you think Bilbo chose not to reveal the ring to the Dwarves and Gandalf?

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Wrap-up Part 2 (p. 65-131)

 Graphic Organizer
Use the diagram below to compare the characteristics of hobbits, dwarves, trolls, elves, and
goblins. Record the characteristics they have in common in the red hexagon.

Hobbits

Dwarves

Elves

Trolls

Goblins

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 Part 3 (pg. 132-220)

While Reading Part 3 (p. 132-220)

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  Key Vocabulary
Part of
Page Word English Definition
Speech
132 twine verb to wind or twist around something
137 enchantment noun a feeling of great pleasure
to walk slowly with heavy steps, especially because
137 plod verb
you are tired
a group of things of the same type that grow or appear
139 cluster noun
close together
139 knotted adjective something with a knot or knots
140 unimpeachable adjective that you cannot doubt or question
a platform with an open front and a roof, built onto the
141 veranda noun
side of a house on the ground floor
to pay careful attention to somebody’s advice or
148 heed verb
warning
149 rafters noun one of the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof
160 boughs noun a large branch of a tree
Causing physical or mental fatigue; tedious or
161 wearisomely adverb
tiresome.
a small grey or yellow plant that spreads over the
164 lichen noun surface of rocks, walls or trees and does not have any
flowers
to mix liquids, eggs, etc. into a stiff, light mass, using
165 whisk verb
a fork or special tool
165 heartily adverb with obvious pleasure and enthusiasm
166 uncanny adjective strange and difficult to explain
168 taut adjective stretched tightly
to wind into a series of circles; to make something do
170 coil verb
this
to grow, spread or move in an untidy way in different
172 straggle verb
directions
the small amount of light or the period of time at the
173 twilight noun
end of the day after the sun has gone down
173 eerie adjective strange, mysterious and frightening
to raise or pull something up to a higher position,
173 hoist verb
often using ropes or special equipment

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175 quench verb to drink so that you no longer feel thirsty
180 hark verb used only as an order to tell somebody to listen
182 abominable adjective extremely unpleasant and causing horror
184 lest conjunction in order to prevent something from happening
184 loathsome adjective extremely unpleasant; disgusting
a mass of small bubbles, especially on the surface of a
189 froth noun
liquid
to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc. by
crossing threads or narrow pieces of material across,
192 weave verb
over and under each other by hand or on a machine
called a loom
197 the gloaming noun the light that remains after the sun sets
202 hewn verb to cut something large with a tool
203 clamor verb to demand something loudly
204 dreariest adjective that makes you feel sad; not bright or interesting
209 merrymaking noun fun and pleasure with singing, laughing, drinking, etc.
making you feel unable to breathe, because it is too
212 stifling adjective
hot
212 slowcoach adjective a person who moves, acts or works too slowly
213 yonder adverb over there
213 muddled adjective confused
a strong, heavy iron gate that can be raised or let down
214 portcullis noun
at the entrance to a castle
218 shingly adjective covered in shingle
218 dainties noun something considered choice to eat
a cupboard or small room in a house, used for storing
218 larder noun
food, especially in the past
219 racket noun a loud unpleasant noise
to look after and provide for oneself, without any help
220 fend verb
from others.

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 Vocabulary: Context Clues

knotted unimpeachable abominable racket
veranda enchantment hewn muddled

1. The rope on the old ship was ___________________ after so many years of usage.

2. The craftsmen had a church out of the rock.

3. The took years to complete due to bad planning.

4. The field of sheep made a real when a wolf came nearby.

 Synonyms
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 fend merrymaking plodded
stifling heartily loathsome

5. ________________________: sincerely

6. ________________________: partying

7. ________________________: suffocate

8. ________________________: trudge

While Reading Part 3 (p. 132-220)

 Comprehension: True / False

1. T / F The dwarves were introduced to Beorn in twos.

2. T / F Gandalf departed from the company at Beorn’s house.

3. T / F Mirkwood had an abundance of resources.

4. T / F Wood-Elves captured Thorin.

5. T / F Bilbo poisoned the Wood-Elf guard’s wine.

 Comprehension: Short Answer

1. Why is Beorn called a skin-changer?
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2. Who served the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf at Beorn’s house?

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3. What did Beorn provide Bilbo and the Dwarves with for their journey?
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4. What happened to Bombur when he fell into the enchanted lake?
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5. How did Bilbo distract the spiders to free the Dwarves?
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6. Who captured Thorin and where did they keep him?
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7. How did Bilbo get the keys to free the Dwarves?
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8. Why were the Dwarves reluctant to get into the barrels?
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Wrap-up Part 3 (p. 132-220)

 Discussion
1. Beorn lives a life of isolation in nature. What is the appeal of a lifestyle like this?

2. Bilbo makes himself a hero once again with the spider incident. How has his character

changed from the start of the book?

3. Bilbo has to try and use lateral thinking skills to help the Dwarves escape, what is lateral

thinking? Is it a good way to solve problems?

4. How would you have helped The Dwarves to escape the Elvenking?

5. The Dwarves were reluctant to get into the barrels. When is a time you have been reluctant to

do something, even though it was for the greater good?

6. Are you a resourceful person? Is this a good skill to have? In what situations might it come in

handy?

7. The Dwarves refuse to share their mission with the Elvenking, what does this tell us about

their character?

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 Graphic Organizer
The company is constantly getting into, and then out of different dangerous situations (Such as
Trolls, Goblins and spiders etc.) Write who they were up against and then summarise the
situation below.

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Trolls

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 Part 4 (pg.221-285)

While Reading Part 4 (p. 221-285)

 Key Vocabulary
Part of
Page Word English Definition
Speech
222 bickerings noun the activity of arguing about things that are not important
222 allude verb to suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
222 ominous adjective suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the
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to move gradually away from somebody or away from a
223 recede verb
previous position
223 rapid adjective happening quickly or in a short period of time
223 shingles noun small stones and bits of broken off rock.
224 promontory noun a long narrow area of high land that goes out into the sea
227 squabble verb to argue noisily about something that is not very important
dirty or wet, typically from being trailed through mud or
228 draggled adjective
water
229 solemnities noun the quality of being solemn
to take care of somebody very well and make them feel as
232 pamper verb
comfortable as possible
empty and without people, making you feel sad or
237 desolate adjective
frightened
239 reek verb to smell very strongly of something unpleasant
239 perilous adjective very dangerous
going around a place in search of things to steal or people
240 marauding adjective
to attack
the floor or ground at the bottom of a doorway, considered
241 threshold noun
as the entrance to a building or room
251 wrought verb caused something to happen, especially a change
251 staggerment noun shocking, astonishing
a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious
252 menace noun
damage, harm or danger
to wake somebody up, especially when they are sleeping
254 rouse verb
deeply
confused and anxious because you are unable to
257 perplexed adjective
understand something; showing this
to make something full again by replacing what has been
258 replenish verb
used
259 whiff noun a smell, especially one that you only smell for a short time
events that causes great damage to people’s lives,
259 calamity noun
property, etc.
a very strong attraction, that makes something very
260 fascination noun
interesting
260 riddling adjective riddle-like talk that makes no sense
262 grievous adjective very serious and often causing great pain or difficulty
262 wily adjective clever at getting what you want, and willing to trick people
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263 unassessably adverb Not assessable; that cannot be assessed
very frightening and unpleasant, because it involves pain,
265 ghastly adjective
death, etc.
265 doctor verb to change something in order to trick somebody
not certain about something and suspecting that something
267 dubious adjective may be wrong; not knowing whether something is good or
bad
a trick or plan that you use to gain an advantage or to trick
267 stratagems noun
an opponent
a strong feeling that something unpleasant or dangerous is
267 foreboding noun
going to happen
to hit somebody/something hard; to attack or punish
270 smote verb
somebody
271 smithereens noun something completely destroyed into small pieces
272 devilry noun wild behavior that causes trouble
276 pallid adjective pale, especially because of illness
a special bright quality that shows in somebody’s face, for
276 radiance noun
example because they are very happy or healthy
something that you wear to make yourself look more
280 adornments noun
attractive; something used to decorate a place or an object
280 mouldered verb to decay slowly and steadily
280 befouled verb make dirty or pollute
280 draughts noun a stream of unpleasant, cold air
to make somebody behave or think in a more serious and
283 sobered verb
sensible way; to become more serious and sensible
284 Rock-hewn adjective something shaped out of rock

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While Reading Part 4 (p. 221-285)

 Vocabulary: Context Clues

perilous whiff dubious rockhewn
alluding withered wily ominous

1. The young girl kept___________________ to what she wanted for Christmas.

2. The king owned the most beautiful palace in the world.

3. The old man knew exactly how to get money from tourists.

4. There was a horrible coming from the rubbish truck.

5. The way the water ran down the cliff was and swept away the road.

6. It was a very banknote as it had a picture of Bilbo Baggins on it.

7. There were dark clouds looming overhead.

8. The plants had as it had not rained for weeks.

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While Reading Part 4 (p. 221-285)

 Comprehension: True / False

1. T / F The Dwarves were treated enthusiastically in Lake-town.

2. T / F The secret entrance to the Lonely Mountain had a visible sign on it.

3. T / F Bilbo took a two-handled cup from Smaug’s treasure.

4. T / F Bilbo spoke in riddles to Smaug.

5. T / F Bilbo pocketed the Arkenstone.

 Comprehension: Short Answer

1. How did Thorin introduce himself in Lake-town?
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2. Why was Bilbo unhappy about leaving Lake-town? What provisions were the Dwarves and
Bilbo given?
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3. What revealed the key-hole to the entrance of The Lonely Mountain?
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 4. As Bilbo went down the tunnel in The Lonely Mountain, why was it so hot?
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5. How did the Dwarves save Bofur and Bombur from Smaug?
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6. What did Bilbo identify as Smaug’s weakness or flaw?
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7. How did the Dwarves and Bilbo escape from Smaug’s lair?
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8. Where did the Dwarves and Bilbo rest for the night on their escape from Smaug’s lair? Why
was it deserted?
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While Reading Part 4 (p. 221-285)

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  Discussion
1. Why do you think Lake-town was described as strange in chapter 10?

2. Was Bilbo foolish to try and trick the dragon?

3. How would you avoid falling under Smaug’s charm?

4. What is the difference between bravery and stupidity? Is there a fine line between the two

words in some situations? Do you need a mixture of both to be a hero?

5. Why did Bilbo not tell the dwarves that he took the Arkenstone?

6. Could the Dwarves have succeeded without Bilbo? Why or why not?

Wrap-up Part 4 (p. 221-285)

 Graphic Organizer

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Bilbo is promised a 1/14 share of the treasure horde found in The Lonely Mountain. Some might
argue, Bilbo did the Lion share of the work and should get a larger portion. What is a fair way of
dividing up things?

Look at the situations below and decide the fairest way to divide the share. Support your
answers.

Situation How to settle in the fairest way?

You go for a meal with five friends, you only

have one drink, but the rest of the group have
several drinks as well as food. The group
decide to split the bill evenly. Is this fair?

Bilbo gets 1/14 of Smaug’s horde. He saves

them on numerous ocassions and the Dwarves
send him to do most of the dangerous tasks.
Does he deserve a larger share?

An old man dies and leaves $100,000 to his

two sons. The first son claims all of it, the
second son claims $50,000. The first son
visited the old man regularly and the second
only saw him once a year. How can this be
setted fairly?

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While Reading Part 5 (p. 286-355)

 Key Vocabulary

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Page Word English Definition
Speech

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 to have or express very sad feelings about
291 lamenting verb
somebody/something
293 eminent adjective famous and respected, especially in a particular profession
a person who gives money or other help to a person or an
293 benefactor noun
organization such as a school or charity
something, usually money, that you are given because you
293 recompense noun
have suffered in some way, or as a payment for something
298 carrion noun the decaying bodies of dead animals
to want something very much, especially something that
299 coveted verb
belongs to somebody else
299 linger verb to continue to exist for longer than expected
300 decrepit adjective very old and not in good condition or health
307 succoured verb to help somebody who is suffering or having problems
to affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful
312 beset verb
way
a small decorated box for holding jewelry or other valuable
320 casket noun
things, especially in the past
a valuable object that has belonged to the same family for
320 heirloom noun
many years
322 bewilderment noun a feeling of being completely confused
dishonest behavior that is intended to make somebody
323 deceit noun believe something that is not true; an example of this
behavior
a piece of armor originally covering only the neck and
323 hauberk noun shoulders but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or
military tunic
a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or
324 burden noun
hard work
a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant
325 dismay noun
surprise
325 astir adjective awake and out of bed
327 rekindled verb to make a feeling or relationship become active again
a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn
328 spurs noun
on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.
328 nimblest adjective able to move quickly and easily
329 wrath noun extreme anger
330 precipice noun a very steep side of a high cliff, mountain or rock
330 stemmed verb to stop something that is flowing from spreading or
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330 onslaught noun a strong or violent attack
331 heedless adjective not paying careful attention to somebody/something
seriously affected by an unpleasant feeling or disease or by
331 stricken adjective
a difficult situation
338 trackless adjective having no paths or tracks on it.
to feel and show that you are sorry for something bad or
340 repented verb
wrong that you have done
355 prosperity noun the state of being successful, especially in making money
used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant,
355 mere adjective
easy etc. somebody/something is

While Reading Part 5 (p. 286-355)

 Vocabulary: Context Clues

lamenting coveted onslaught succoured
wrath precipice heirloom trackless

1. The crumbling___________________ left rocks on the road beneath.

2. The book was the most artifact in the whole country.

3. The path through the Siberian wilderness was one of the most perilous in

the world.

4. The audience member felt the of the actor when her phone rang during

the play.

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rekindled nimblest dismay
burdens deceit mere

5. ________________________: clumsy

6. ________________________: demanding

7. ________________________: extinguish

8. ________________________: honest

While Reading Part 5 (p. 286-355)

 Comprehension: True / False

1. T / F Lake-town people hid in their homes to avoid Smaug.

2. T / F Gandalf was camped with Bard and The Elves.

3. T / F Bilbo witnessed the entire Battle of The Five Armies.

4. T / F Bilbo took no treasure home.

5. T / F Bilbo wrote memoirs about his adventure.

 Comprehension: Short Answer

1. How did Bard know to aim for Smaug’s weak spot?

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2. Who came to the aid of the Lake-town people to help them rebuild after Smaug’s attack?
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3. What news did the thrush and Roac son of Carc bring the Dwarves and Bilbo? Who must
they not trust?
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4. Why won’t Thorin parley with Bard and Lake-town?
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5. Why did Bilbo take Bombur’s watch? What did Bilbo do?
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6. In the Battle of the Five Armies, who was in the battle? What side/team were they on?
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7. What did Thorin say to Bilbo after the battle?
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8. What was the commotion outside of Bilbo’s home?

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Wrap-up Part 5 (p. 286-355)

 Discussion
1. The Lake-town people thought Bard was dead, but his survival surprised them. How

would you react to this situation?

2. Was Bilbo right to take the Arkenstone to Bard and The Elvenking?

3. Thorin’s parting words to Bilbo were very kind; do you agree that the world would be a

better place if there were more people like Bilbo Baggins?

4. Would you class Gandalf as a good friend to Bilbo or a bad friend who brings him

nothing but trouble?

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 Graphic Organizer
The Hobbit covers a lot of terrain in the book throughout Middle Earth. Look at the different
places and write about the events that happened in each one.

Location Description and Events

The Shire

Rivendell

High on a mountain, the eagles are safe here from any who would do them harm.
Eagle’s eyrie They rescue the company and give them food and shelter for a night before sending
them on their way to see Beorn.

Beorn’s hall

Mirkwood

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The Elvenking’s halls

Longlake and lake-

town

The lonely Mountain

ESSAY
Prompt

Bilbo was very diplomatic at the climax of this story. Is diplomacy the best way to resolve
certain situations or are more physical solutions needed?

Use examples form the book when answering this question.

Brainstorm

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