Chapter 11: On the Doorstep
desolate 202 waning 203
crevice 206
NTY
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foul 204
reek 204
marauding 205
How did the party feel now that they were nearing the end of their journey?
What had happened to the village near the Mountain?
Why was it dangerous to search for the secret door to the dragon’s den?
How did they find the secret door?
Prediction:
What is going to be in the “deep darkness in which nothing could be
seen . .yawning mouth leading in and down”?
Chapter 12: Inside Information
dire
216
menace 216
cowered 217 lair 2187
surpassed 221 NTY
skulk (ing) 224 cartage wily 225
devastating 226
revenge 225
ghastly 227 proverb 227
foreboding 229 marrow 232 stealth 232
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Give examples of Bilbo’s opinion of dwarves.
What help did Bilbo ask of the dwarves?
How is Bilbo different from the beginning of the story?
Why is Bilbo taking such risks when he has no use for the treasures?
How would you explain Bilbo’s father’s proverb, “Every worm has his weak spot”?
How did Bilbo use flattery with the dragon?
How was Bilbo able to talk to Smaug without getting hurt?
Why was it wise to use riddles with dragons?
9. Make a character chart (web) for Smaug.
10. Was the dragon likable in any way? Why would you not like him as a friend?
Chapter 13: Not at Home
tinged 237
prosperity 245
absurd 240
weary 240
perpetual (ly) 245
mouldered 241
furtive 241
1. What characteristics did the treasure bring out in the dwarves?
2. Why did Bilbo slip the Arkenstone into his pocket? How did he justify this?
3. How do you think “Mr. Baggins kept his head more clear of the bewitchment of the hoard than
the dwarves did”?
Prediction: How and why do you think that the dragon allowed the
adventurers to leave the dragon’s hall?
Chapter 14: Fire and Water
prophecies 248
unquenchable 249
aroused 253
recompense 253
NTY
1. Why did Smaug go off the lake-town of Esgaroth?
2. What kind of leader was the master?
3. Make a T-diagram comparing Bard and the Master.
4. How did the thrush know about the dragon’s most vulnerable spot?
5. How did Bard act after the defeat of the dragon? How did the Master act?
6. Why did the Bard go to the elves for help?
Prediction: What will the towns’ people and the Elvenking’s men do when
they discover that Bilbo and the dwarves are still alive?
Chapter 15: The Gathering of the Clouds
carrion 257 decrepit 258
kindred 266 besieged 267
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caper 259
fortifying 261
What advice did Roac give to Bilbo and the dwarves?
Why do you think that Thorin would not listen to Roac?
What argument did Bard present?
What response did Thorin make?
How did Bilbo feel about the treasure in the dragon’s den?
Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night
besets 268
bade
NTY:
1. What was Bilbo’s mission?
2. Why was Bilbo willing to give up the Arkenstone?
3. What did Gandalf say to Bilbo?
Prediction: How will this story end for Bilbo?
NTY
Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst
alter 275
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hauberk 278
mattocks 279 reconciliation 280
scimitars 284
Why was Thorin so angry with Bilbo?
What terms did Thorin and Bard come to?
In the Battle of the Five Armies, who were the participants?
What stopped Thorin’s advance?
Bilbo’s heart leaps when he sees the eagles. How have they helped him in the past?
Chapter 18: The Return Journey
helm 289
mustering 291
wrath 291
NTY:
1. Why wasn’t Bilbo found until the day after the battle?
2. What was the outcome of the battle?
3. What lessons had Thorin learned? Why do you think Thorin and Bilbo parted as friends?
4. Was it necessary for Thorin to die? Write an alternate ending.
5. What does Bilbo mean when he says, “The Tookish part was getting very tired, and the Bag-
gins was daily getting stronger”?
Chapter 19: The Last Stage
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How was Bilbo received when he reached his hobbit-hole?
What do you think Gandalf meant when he said, “ You are not the hobbit that you were”?
How did Bilbo bring luck to the expedition?
Give some examples of Bilbo’s courage and determination.
What do you think Gandalf meant when he said, “ Surely you don’t disbelieve the prophecies,
because you had a hand in bringing them about yourself? You don’t really suppose, do you,
that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit”?
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The End
After The End
1, Create a story map. Develop five (5) important/interesting test questions.
2. Point-of-View: Pretend your are the dragon (or the Master of Lake-town.) Write a short version of what happened from his point of view.
3. Illustrate the setting and/or characters. Write a short paragraph explaining your drawing(s).
4, Write a short essay discussion of how, when, and where, and why Bilbo’s character changes
throughout the novel. Use specific examples from the novel. Explain factors that contributed to
Bilbo’s character changes.
5. Prepare/present dramatic version of “The Hobbit”. (See McDougal-Littell)