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The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapters 2–3
Chapters 4–5
Chapters 6–7
Chapters 8–9
Chapters 10–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–19
Characters
Character List
Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Thorin Oakenshield
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Heroism
Race
Greed
Quotes By Section
Chapter 1
Chapters 2–3
Chapters 4–5
Chapters 6–7
Chapters 8–9
Chapters 10–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–19
Quotes By Character
Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Thorin
Gollum
Smaug
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapters 2-3
Chapters 4-5
Chapters 6-7
Chapters 8-9
Chapters 10-11
Chapters 12-13
Chapters 14-15
Chapters 16-17
Chapters 18-19
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Chapter 1 Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 1 Quiz
1
of 5
Where do hobbits traditionally live?
Tents on the plains
Houses
Holes in the ground
Boats on canals
2
of 5
What is Bilbo enjoying outside his front door when Gandalf arrives?
A book
A pipe
The fireworks
A buttered crumpet
3
of 5
What job has Gandalf volunteered Bilbo for?
Bard
Blacksmith
Forger
Burglar
4
of 5
What does Gandalf point out on an old map of a great mountain?
An undiscovered lake
A secret entrance
A corrie lake
A ruined building
5
of 5
What does Thorin possess that will help the dwarves gain entrance to the mountain?
A hammer
An important jewel
A key
A sword
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