Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The Hobbit Chapters 4 & 5

Read chapters 4 & 5 with these words and discussion questions in mind:

Vocabulary

Gnash
Deception
Ingenious
Shirk
Subterranean
Unbeknown
Flummoxed
Antiquity

Discussion Questions:

Why isn’t Gandalf captured?

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 explain which details in the book give you that idea.

Why is it good that Bilbo lost his matches?

How are Bilbo and Gollum alike? Can you call Gollum evil?

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