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    The document provides an introduction and questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit". It asks for the meaning of words used in chapters 1-4 and answers questions about the plot and characters. Key points include Gandalf recruiting Bilbo to join the dwarves' quest to reclaim their treasure from Smaug, their capture by trolls and goblins, and their rescue by Gandalf in Rivendell.

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    The document provides an introduction and questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit". It asks for the meaning of words used in chapters 1-4 and answers questions about the plot and characters. Key points include Gandalf recruiting Bilbo to join the dwarves' quest to reclaim their treasure from Smaug, their capture by trolls and goblins, and their rescue by Gandalf in Rivendell.

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    Some of the key events and characters introduced are Gandalf, the dwarves including Thorin, and Bilbo signing the contract. Tolkien provides background on the quest to reclaim the dwarven treasure from Smaug.

    Tolkien seems to view physical strength and bravery positively at this point, as Bilbo and the dwarves face dangers from trolls and goblins. Intelligence is also valued, as shown by Elrond. Good looks and grooming are associated with elves, while ugliness with goblins.

    Elrond notices there are moon letters on the map that reveal the secret door into the Lonely Mountain, which Thorin had not noticed in all the years he owned the map. This suggests Thorin is not as observant as Elrond.

    The Hobbit workbook

     Introduction questions
    1. What is J.R.R Tolkien’s full name? His full name is John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
    2. In what country was Tolkien born? He was born in Bloemfontein in South Africa
    3. Tolkien had a very good friend who encouraged him to continue to write the stories in
    Middle-Earth, this friend was also an author. What was his name and what did he write? His
    name is C. S. Lewis he wrote books like Mere Christianity, The lion, the witch and the
    wardrobe and many more.
    4. What is the first line of the Hobbit? The first line of the Hobbit is In a hole in the ground
    there lived a hobbit.
    5. Do you like fantasy literature? If not what type do you prefer? I like fantasy literature very
    much.
    6. Have you ever created your own language, and if you did what did you call it? No I have not
    created my own language.

    Chapter 1
    Find the meaning/translation for the following words from this chapter:

    audacious  = Showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Dirfsku          

    legendary = Described in or based on legends. Goðsagnakenndur.        

      remuneration  = Money paid for work or a service. Þóknun.        

    Rune = A letter of an ancient Germanic alphabet. Rún      

    Obstinately = In a way that is difficult to deal with, change or solve. Þrjóskur.

    necromancer  = A wizard or magician. Andasæringamaður        

    abreast  = Along side or level with something. Meðvitaðir.        

    Prudent = Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Hygging

    Answer the following questions from this chapter:

    1. What is Gandalf's reputation? How involved do you expect him to be during the
    adventure? He is known for going on many adventures. I expect him to be some what
    involved but I don´t think he is going to be with them for the whole story.
    2. What kind of mark does Gandalf put on Bilbo's door? He left a secret mark to guide the
    dwarfs to Bilbo´s house.

    3. How many dwarves come to tea? They where 13 that came.

    4. What does Thorin wear to distinguish himself from the other dwarves? He wears a sky
    blue hood with long silver tassel.

    5. What two things does Gandalf give Thorin? He gives him a map and a key.

    6. How did the dwarves lose their treasure and kingdom? A dragon named Smaug flew in
    to their town and destroyed the kingdom and took over it.

    7. Explain all the meanings of good morning. It can mean to wish someone a good
    morning or it can mean that the morning is good.

    *Start a list!  List up all the magical characters we meet along the journey.

    Green Dragon

    Trolls

    Elves

    Goblins

    Chapter 2
    Find the meaning/translation for the following words from this chapter:

    Esteemed Held in great respect or admired / Metin          

    paraphernalia    The equipment needed for a particular activity / Áhöld      

    applicable Appropriet / Viðeigandi

    Answer the following questions from the chapter:

    1. What are the terms of Bilbo's contract? Do you think they are fair terms? The terms are
    cash on delivery up to and not exceeding one fourteenth of total profits, All traveling
    expenses guaranteed in any event and funeral expenses to be defrayed by us or our
    representatives. I don’t think these are fair terms because I think they are ripping him
    off because he nearly gets not money from doing this job.

    2. How does Bilbo know that the three people are trolls? Can you think of any other stories
    (especially children's stories and fairy tales) you know about trolls? How are Tolkien's trolls
    similar to trolls in other stories? How are they different? Bilbo can see they are trolls from
    their heavy faces, their size, the shape of their legs and from the language that the
    trolls spoke in. I cant think of any stories that I have read that have trolls in them.

    3. Myths, legends, and folklore often reflect the values of a given culture. At this point in the
    story, what can you infer about the character traits that Tolkien considers positive? What
    character traits are viewed in a negative light? What is more important at this point; intellig

    ence or physical strength? I think that Tolkien considers good looks to be positive
    because in the book the goblins are explained too be ugly beings and because of that
    they are considered to be ugly but the elves who are well groomed and are much
    better looking then the goblins are the good guys. I think that at this point good
    physical strength is more important in the story then intelligence because right now
    the dwarves and Bilbo are doing a lot of fighting and I think Bilbo would be looked
    more highly at if he could fight off those goblins or trolls.

    Chapter 3
    Find the meaning/translation for the following words from the chapter:

    Drear Literary term from dreary / Drýgja            

    Faggot A bundle of sticks bound together as fuel / Fagg        

    Palpitating The heart beating rapidly / Hjartsláttarónot          

    Glade An open space in a wood or forest / Rjóður       

    Bannock A type of bread / Bannock       

    Cleave Split or sever something / Klofna

    Answer the following questions from the chapter:

    1. Why is Rivendell hard to find? It is hard to find because it is far below a cliff

    2. Read pages 55 - 56 (my version, at least). Based on the imagery that Tolkien uses to
    describe the forest, what sort of creatures do you think live there? I think that wolves,
    elves, birds, rabbits and apes live there.

    3. What important discovery does Elrond make regarding Thorin's map? What does it
    suggest about Thorin that he owns the map for years and never notices what Elrond notices
    right away?

    4. Bilbo notices that it "smells like elves" when they are near the Last Homely House. Based
    on Bilbo's experience with Elrond and the other elves, what do you think elves might smell
    like?
    Chapter 4
    Find the meaning/translation of the following words from the chapter:

    deception       

    quaff         

    inconveniencing           

    shirk       

    ingenious         

    gnash

    Answer the following questions from the chapter:

    1. Why does the expedition take shelter in the cave?

    2. Why isn't Gandalf captured?

    3. What do goblins usually do with their prisoners?

    4. How does Gandalf rescue Bilbo and the dwarves?

    5. What does Tolkien tell us about goblins? Why do you think he does not give specific
    details about their appearance? Discuss what you think goblins look like and think of their
    scent compared to the way you discussed the smell of elves in previous chapter.

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