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Bilbo goes partway into a tunnel with Balin. He takes a two-handled cup from Smaug's hoard. Bilbo quotes two of his father's sayings - "third time pays for all" and "every worm has its weak spot." Bilbo learns that Smaug has an unprotected spot on his left breast. He invents the proverb "never laugh at live dragons." The Arkenstone is a great white gem that is very important to the dwarves.

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The Hobbit Questions - : February 21, 2016thehobbitsummaries

Bilbo goes partway into a tunnel with Balin. He takes a two-handled cup from Smaug's hoard. Bilbo quotes two of his father's sayings - "third time pays for all" and "every worm has its weak spot." Bilbo learns that Smaug has an unprotected spot on his left breast. He invents the proverb "never laugh at live dragons." The Arkenstone is a great white gem that is very important to the dwarves.

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THE HOBBIT QUESTIONS –

CHAPTER 12
February 21, 2016thehobbitsummaries
Chapter Twelve – Inside Information

1. Who goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo?


Balin goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo.

2. What does Bilbo take from the hoard?


Bilbo takes a two-handled cup from the hoard.

3. Bilbo quotes two of his father’s sayings. What are they? Who is the real leader of the
expedition?
Bilbo quotes “third time pays for all” and “every worm has its weak spot” . The real leader of
the expedition is Bilbo. He is the real leader because he has done many things for the group.

4. What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?


Bilbo’s scent was puzzling Smaug because Smaug could not see Bilbo.

5. What is the most important thin Bilbo learns from Smaug? What proverb does Bilbo
invent?
The most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug is that he learns his weak spot. He has an
unprotected spot on his left breast. The proverb that Bilbo invents is “never laugh at live
dragons”.

6. What is the Arkenstone?


The Arkenstone is a great white gem that is known as the heart if the mountain. It is really
important to the dwarves.
1. At the beginning of chapter, why is Bilbo so fursted?
A. He has not eaten in weeks.
B. Bombur’s negativity is upsetting him.
C. Thorin asks him to enter a secret passage first.
D. Balin refuses to help him carry heavy resources.
E. He lost his bag filled with snack cakes.
2. What special trait do all dragons possess?
A. The ability to see through their eyelids
B. The ability to visually assess the weithg of their wealth
C. The ability to became insivisle on demand
D. The bility to see gold from miles away
E. The ability to shirnk in size on demand
3. Who remains in the valley (and therefore in danger) as Smuage Changes down Bilbo?
A. Bombur and Bofur
B. Fili and Kili
C. Dwalin and
D. Elrond and
4. What does Bilbo take from the dragon’s hoard of goods?
A. Fancy Spoon
B. A shield
C. A golden sword
D. A two handled cup
1. Why was the passage that led to the dragon so well built? 
It was carved out by years of rainwater
It was created by elves
it was created by dwarfs
it was created by magic

Who goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo on his first trip to see
Smaug?
Dwalin
Gloin
Balin
Kili

Bilbo quotes two of his father’s sayings. What are they?


"Two wrongs don't make a right," and "fortune favors the bold."
"The third time pays all," and "every worm has his weak spot."
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease," and "when the going gets tough, the
tough get going."
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer," and "birds of a feather
flock together."
 
What color is Smaug?
red-gold
black-gold
blue-gold
green-gold

What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?


His accent
His scent
His riddles
His invisibility
 What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?
Dragons are fond of riddles.
Dragons can speak.
Smaug has a weak spot on his chest.
Smaug is very intelligent.

 What proverb does Bilbo invent?


"Never laugh at live dragons."
"Better late than never."
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
"The pen is mightier than the sword."

What is The Arkenstone?


A white gem known as the ‘heart of the mountain," which is very important to the
dwarves.
A huge crowning jewel that the dwarves really love.
A stone that Thorin's family would wear as a necklace.
A red stone that dwarves would embed in their sword handle.
What does Bilbo use to sneak about the cave?
the ring
a secret walkway
a cloak 
the sounds of nature
Where does the party hide from Smaug as he rampages against the thief?
behind a large rock on the cliff face
inside the tunnel 
under an overhanging bolder
they scramble down the mountain and hide along the riverbank

After Smaug realizes a piece of treasure missing he becomes enraged and


torches the mountainside and devours or scatters the group's ponies.
When Smaug returns Bilbo sneaks back in the cave. What does Smaug do?

He fakes sleep and confronts Biblo


He blocks the tunnel entrance
He captures one of the dwarfs and holds him prisoner
He orders Bilbo to return the cup
 Bilbo is smart, how does he confront Smaug when he returns to Smaug?
He buys himself time by flattering Smaug and speaking in riddles.
He uses the ring to sneak around Smaug.
He throws treasure away from Smaug to distract him.
He sneaks up on Smaug and stabs him with Sting.

How do Bilbo and the dwarfs become trapped within the mountain?
Smaug chases Bilbo out of the cave and traps them within the mountain.
An earthquake causes a rockslide to block the door.
Orcs and goblins block their only exit.
Gandalf accidently traps them while trying to rescue them.
Read the following passage to answer the question...
"At last they came upon it, the desolation of Smaug. With charred grass and
burnt stumps."
What does the word desolation mean as it is used in the text?
A destroyed and empty place
A quiet and peaceful place
A beautiful and lush place
A mysterious or unknown place
As Bilbo reaches the inner most parts of the mountain it is almost
completely dark, except for the great glow of ___________!
a giant cauldron
Smaug
a molten river
a vast fireplace

Which dwarfs were left in the valley, surely to be slain by the rampaging
Smaug? 
Fili and Kili
Oin and Gloin
Thorin and Dwalin
Bombur and Bofur
How do the dwarfs save the two members of the party who were left down
below in the valley?
they were not able to save them
they tied ropes to them and hauled them up
Gandalf summoned the eagles who flew them up the mountainside
they scrambled up the narrow path
Which of the following names does Bilbo not use when referring to himself
to Smaug?
Ringwinner
Luckwearer
Stingbearer
Barrel-rider

How many ponies does Smaug admit to eating the night before? 

4
3
10
6
 How does Smaug know that Bilbo is travelling with dwarfs? 
he could taste and smell them on the ponies
he saw them on the mountainside
he heard them talking at the entrance to the tunnel
he captured Balin before he could escape into their shelter
22. Bilbo reveals to Smaug that they did not come for just for treasure.  He tells Smaug
that the other purpose was  ______________.
to destroy the dragon's lair
to honor him
for the fame
revenge
23. Where does Smaug intend to get his revenge after he smashes up the
side of the mountain and the secret entrance?
to Lake Town
To Rivendale
To the Wood Elves home
back to sleep
24. What does Bilbo think is spying on the party as they talk of their plans? 
the crows
a thrush
a spider
a squirrel

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