Questions for Cornell Notes - Chapters 1 - 4. THREE of these will show up on a quiz.

Chapter 1

1. In a paragraph, provide a brief description of Bilbo’s Hobbit Hole. Include at least four details.

2. What is Bilbo’s immediate reaction to Gandalf’s invitation to go with the dwarves? Why? Does his
attitude change later on? Why or why not?

3. Why do the dwarves need Bilbo’s assistance?

4. How is Thorin Oakenshield? Do you think he is an important character? Why or why not?

5. How is the second poem related to why the dwarves need Bilbo’s help?

Chapter 2

1. Identify three ways the land changes as Bilbo and the dwarves leave the Shire.

2. Go to this website: www.hobbitandhisword.weebly.com

Click on the Greek Mythology page and then click “Learn More” under The Odyssey.
Read the story of “Odysseus and the Cyclops”.
Give at least TWO similarities and TWO differences between the dwarves’ encounter with the trolls and
the adventures of “Odysseus and the Cyclops”

Chapter 3

1.Identify the place at which Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive in Chapter 3. Who are the inhabitants
of that place, and why have Bilbo and his companions arrived there?

2. Who is Elrond? How does he help the dwarves on their mission?

3. What is special about the swords? How are they connected to the elves?

4. What are moon letters? Why are they important?

Chapter 4

1. What ends up happening to the ponies in this chapter?

2. What race do Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves encounter in this chapter? Give at least three
characteristics of this race.

3. How does the leader of this race feel about the swords? Why?

4. What ends up happening to Bilbo at the end of this chapter?