The Hobbit chapter 1 Flashcards
“It is all very well for gandalf to about this hobbit being fierce, but one shriek like that in a moment of excitement would be enough to wake the dragon and all relatives, and kill the lot of us.” - what do they think about Bilbo?
He isn’t strong enough for the job.
who is speaking ?
“I should have been sure we had come to the wrong house.”
Gloin
What does Bilbo think in the text, “the Took side had won. He suddenly felt he would go without bed and breakfast to be thought fierce, as for little fellow bobbing on the mat it almost made him really fierce.”
He believes he is strong and fierce
In what paragraph was the first time they introduced the job that bilbo was getting?
paragraph 6
what job did they want bilbo to have?
burglar
Through paragraphs 7-9, what traits would we describe gandalf as.
powerful and confident
who is speaking ?
“ ‘ you may (possibly) all live to thank me yet. ‘ “
Gandalf
according to the wizard, what kind of village do they live in?
A calm, safe, and peaceful village
Who is speaking?
“‘Haven’t you got a map? and didn’t you hear our song? and haven’t we been talking about all this for hours?’”
Thorin, the leader
Who is speaking?
“‘Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth.’”
Bilbo
what traits does gandalf seen in bilbo to tell that he is right for the job?
He is tough and good for the job.
what paragraph(s) does he explain that he is right for the job?
paragraph 9 and 1
what are the two sides of bilbo’s personality?
adventerous/fierce and weak/wimpy
Why is it important that bilbo is the 14th member?
because they would have bad luck and they would go back to the coal mines.
what paragraphs support what bilbo’s personalities are?
paragraphs 4, 5, and 18
what paragraph supports the idea of what they think could become “bad luck” without bilbo
paragraph 7
definition/form of word - intricate
adjective, having a comoplex pattern, involving may pieces
obstinately
adverb/behaving in a stubborn, unreasonable way
prudent
adjective/showing good judgment or common sense
rank
noun/a line of soldiers
remuneration
noun/paymet for servives
The carved wood screen had a(n) ___________ jungle design.
intricate
The child ____________ refused to go to bed, no matter what her parents said.
obstinately
The girl made the ________ choice of locking her bike to the post before going into the store.
prudent
