Retrieval: What is the name of the hobbit who sets out, with a band of dwarves, on an adventure? Answer: Bilbo Baggins. Evaluation: 1 point

Inference: How do the reader and Bilbo know that the trolls are asleep? Answer: Due to sound they are making while they sleep. Evaluation: 1 point

Prediction: What do you think Gandalf has in mind when he takes the party to the Elves’ feast? Answer: Gandalf likely has a plan or mission in mind to help the party in their future journey. Evaluation: 1 point

Retrieval: Who does Bilbo find in the dark hall of the Misty Mountains? Answer: Gollum. Evaluation: 1 point

Inference: How can we tell that the elves do not trust Gandalf? Answer: They question him about his plans and refuse to let them through the great gates. Evaluation: 1 point

Prediction: What obstacles might stand in the party’s way as they make their way through the wilderness? Answer: They may have to face fierce creatures, let alone discover their way through the unknown lands. Evaluation: 1 point

Retrieval: What words does Bilbo use to break the spell of the spiders in Mirkwood? Answer: “Thief, thief, thief! Baggins!” Evaluation: 1 point

Inference: How does Thorin react to Bilbo’s disappearance? Answer: Thorin is concerned and orders the dwarves to look for him and search nearby caves. Evaluation: 1 point

Summarizing: In two sentences, explain what happens when Bilbo and the dwarves are discovered by the thrush and roast rabbit. Answer: The thrush overhears Bilbo and the dwarves talking about the precious Arkenstone, and then he creates a diversion by dropping a roast rabbit near the camp, allowing them to escape out of sight. Evaluation: 2 points

Prediction: How do you think Smaug will react when he finds out Bilbo has taken some of his gold? Answer: He will likely be enraged and seek revenge. Evaluation: 1 point