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The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
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Chapters 18–19
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Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Thorin Oakenshield
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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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