The Hobbit Chapter 3

Question 1

Ford

Answer 1

Verb – to cross a river or stream at a shallow place

Question 2

Dwelling

Answer 2

Noun – a place of residence

Question 3

Gully

Answer 3

Noun – a ravine formed by the action of water

Question 4

Ravine

Answer 4

Noun – A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

Question 5

Bog

Answer 5

Noun – wet, muddy ground too soft to support a heavy body

Question 6

Astonish

Answer 6

Verb – to surprise or impress greatly

Question 7

Glade

Answer 7

Noun – An open space in a forest

Question 8

Folly

Answer 8

Noun – foolishness

Question 9

Delicious

Answer 9

Adjective - Delightful

Question 10

Gruff

Answer 10

Adjective – rough; abrupt or surly

Question 11

Brink

Answer 11

Noun – an extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope

Question 12

Parapet

Answer 12

Noun – A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

Question 13

Palpitating

Answer 13

Verb – (of a heart) to beat rapidly and strongly

Question 14

Gruesome

Answer 14

Adjective – inspiring horror or repulsion

Question 15

Venerable

Answer 15

Adjective – Calling forth respect through age, character, and achievements

Question 16

Mend

Answer 16

Verb – to repair something broken or damaged (often by sewing)

Question 17

Kin

Answer 17

Noun – One’s family and relations

Question 18

Ponder

Answer 18

Verb – to think about (something) carefully

Question 19

Cleave

Answer 19

Verb – to split or sever

Question 20

Gaze

Answer 20

Verb - look steadily and intently

Question 21

Cunning

Answer 21

Adjective – Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends

Question 22

Vex

Answer 22

Verb – to irritate, bother, or frustrate

Question 23

Heir

Answer 23

Noun - a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death