Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' Trivia Quiz

Answer: Belladonna Took and Bungo Baggins

Answer: Dwalin

Bilbo was expecting Gandalf, but to his surprise, it was a dwarf. As soon as the door was opened, he pushed inside, and 'Dwalin at your service!' he said with a low bow.

Answer: He needs a burglar

You might call it an 'expert treasure-hunter,' but Thorin wanted Bilbo to help get back the treasure that Smaug took.

Answer: On the mantlepiece under the clock

It was placed there with the hope that Bilbo would discover it while dusting.

Answer: Orcrist, Glamdring, Sting

All three of the blades were Elvish and gleamed whenever goblins were near. Orcrist was Gondolish for 'Goblin-Cleaver', Glamdring was Gondolish for 'Foe-hammer', and Sting was Bilbo's name for his dagger that he took.

Answer: 'What have I got in my pocket?'

Although it wasn't technically a riddle, Gollum got three guesses and missed all three. The answer, of course (which Gollum eventually figured out), was the Ring of Power. Poor Bilbo was completely unaware of the trouble that little ring would someday cause.

Answer: Eagles

Answer: Beorn's

Gandalf cleverly arranged for their stay there by intriguing Beorn with the tale of their adventures.

Answer: Spiders

Bilbo slew a spider who was trying to kill him, and named his sword 'Sting' afterwards. Bilbo then used Sting and his Ring to free the dwarves from the main group of spiders.

Answer: Packed them into barrels that were sent down the river

The title of this chapter is appropriately named, 'Barrels out of Bond.'

Answer: Durin's Day

The Moon-letter's on Thorin's map explained that with the last light of the setting sun on Durin's Day, the keyhole would be shown.

Answer: A great two-handled cup

'More like a grocer than a burglar indeed!' though Bilbo, after pinching the cup to show the dwarves. Unfortunately, Smaug's wrath was kindled with the disappearance of this item, and he swore to kill the thief.

Answer: No

Bilbo knows the proper way to talk to dragons, and instead of blurting out his name, or refusing to tell what it is, he gives Smaug riddles about his name. 'I come from under the hill, and under the hills and over the hills my paths led. And through the air. I am he that walks unseen. I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number. I am he that buries his friends alive and drowns the and draws them alive again from the water. I came from the end of a bag, but no bag went over me. I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider.' Bilbo is pleased with his riddling, but perhaps gave Smaug too much information.

Answer: Left breast

While Smaug is showing off his diamond armor, Bilbo spots a large patch in the hollow of his left breast that is wholly unguarded.

Answer: A coat of mithril

Made of a silver-steel material, mithril is highly prized among Men, Elves, Dwarves, and many more peoples.

Answer: Bard of Dale

Answer: Dain in the Iron Hills

Answer: The Arkenstone of Thrain

Thorin was selfishly withholding all treasure from the men of Dale, so Bilbo, with the hope that Bard could trade the Arkenstone for some of the treasure, secretly brought it to him and then returned to Thorin's cave.

Answer: Men, Dwarves, Elves, Wolves and Goblins

Technically, it should be called 'The Battle of the Seven (Armies)': at the end of the battle, the eagles and Beorn came to assist the alliance of Men, Dwarves, and Elves as they were facing defeat. (In Peter Jackson's film based on this book, the details of the battle are significantly different.)

Answer: Took

Needless to say, it was his Tookish side that got him into the adventure in the first place. Once the whole affair was over, his Baggins side became dominant once more.