At the end of chapter 6, the narrator tells readers that bilbo "dreamed of his own house and wandered in his sleep into all his different rooms looking for something that he could not find nor remember what it looked like." what does bilbo's dream represent? a. bilbo has met gollum before but is unable to remember exactly when or precisely where. b. bilbo is homesick and no longer wants to be on this quest with the dwarves and gandalf. c. bilbo no longer finds complete comfort in his home and must seek out new experiences to feel satisfied. d. bilbo has forgotten something very important at home and must return there to retrieve it. 8. (3 pt) which best describes a consequence of tolkien's decision to set the hobbit in middle-earth rather than a real place? a. the setting allowed him to write about a heroic figure who goes on a quest. b. the setting allowed him to give his novel a happy ending rather than a tragic one. c. the setting allowed him to write about characters who had flaws and did not always do the right thing. d. the setting allowed him to invent all different kinds of imaginary creatures, myths, and gods. 9. (3 pt) which element from the novel represents safety and comfort, but also a lack of adventure or excitement? a. bilbo's home b. the hoard of thror c. gollum's ring d. gandalf's wizardry 10. (3 pt) read this passage: "that is mr. baggins, a hobbit of good family and unimpeachable reputation," said gandalf. "…i am a wizard. i have heard of you if you have not heard of me." " do you want? " asked beorn. "[we] have lost our luggage and nearly lost our way, and are rather in need of , or at least of advice." what trait does gandalf show when he speaks to beorn in this way? a. tactfulness b. bravery c. foolishness d. fear 11. (3 pt) why do the different groups in the novels sing songs? a. the songs the singers express their hopes and fears, what they like and dislike. b. the songs calm the enemies of the singers and make them safer. c. the songs warn the singers about dangers they have yet to face. d. the songs the singers find their way when they get lost or escape when they are captured. 12. (3 pt) read this passage: "this thing all things devours: birds, beasts, trees, flowers; gnaws iron, bites steel; slays king, ruins town, and beats high mountain down." who says these words? a. thorin b. gollum c. gandalf d. the great goblin 13. (3 pt) which character's downfall is caused by having too much pride? a. the master b. bombur c. smaug d. the elvenking 14. (3 pt) which is a theme of the hobbit? a. people respect that which they fear. b. never trust those you do not know. c. greed is a destructive force in relationships. d. might makes right.