I HAVE THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TOPIC “Fantasy Literature: J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring.” Plz HELP ME. I am currently on Edgenuity. Which line best helps readers identify the community spirit of Hobbiton?

“Run away now!” said Gandalf. “You will get plenty when the time comes.” Then he disappeared inside with Bilbo, and the door was shut.
From the time of Gandalf’s arrival he remained hidden from view.
A special entrance was cut into the bank leading to the road, and wide steps and a large white gate were built there.
People became enthusiastic; and they began to tick off the days on the calendar; and they watched eagerly for the postman, hoping for invitations.

Which line from The Fellowship of the Ring shows an element of fantasy?

It was driven by outlandish folk, singing strange songs: dwarves with long beards and deep hoods.
He wore a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, and a silver scarf.
At Bilbo’s front door the old man began to unload: there were great bundles of fireworks of all sorts of shapes
His real business was far more difficult and dangerous, but the Shire-folk knew nothing about it.

Indirect characterization requires readers to what a character is like.
- infer
- retell
-explain
- question