Retrieval: What do Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves have in common? Answer: They are both searching for the lost treasure deep in the Lonely Mountain guarded by Smaug the dragon.

Inference: How do Bilbo’s reactions to Gandalf’s party reflect his personality? Answer: Bilbo is shown to be a very timid and unadventurous person as he is anxious about having such a large group of dwarves come over for tea.

Prediction: In what way will the quest become increasingly more difficult for Bilbo? Answer: As the quest progresses, Bilbo will have to overcome more and more physical and mental challenges in order to reach the Lonely Mountain and reclaim the lost treasure.

Summarizing: In what ways did the dwarves make Bilbo’s house feel uncomfortable? Answer: The dwarves filled Bilbo’s house with loud music, food, and mess which created a chaotic atmosphere that made Bilbo feel quite uneasy.

Retrieval: Who is chosen to accompany the dwarves on their adventure? Answer: Bilbo Baggins is chosen to accompany the dwarves on their adventure.

Inference: What can we infer about the dwarves’ reasons for choosing Bilbo? Answer: The dwarves chose Bilbo in the hopes that he would be able to use his cunning and wit to help them on their quest and be a useful asset to their mission.

Prediction: How might Bilbo’s adventure affect his outlook on life? Answer: The adventure will likely be a transformative experience for Bilbo and will leave him with a sense of courage, adventure, and self-confidence.

Summarizing: What did Gandalf tell Bilbo before he set off on his quest? Answer: Gandalf instructed Bilbo to be brave and to stay strong, while also warning him of the dangers and challenges he will face on his journey.

Retrieval: Who gave Thorin the map of the Lonely Mountain? Answer: Gandalf the wizard gave Thorin the map of the Lonely Mountain.

Inference: What message does Thorin’s story of his ancestor’s quest tell readers? Answer: Thorin’s story conveys the message of courage and perseverance in the face of difficulty and that every individual has the potential to achieve greatness.

Prediction: What will be the most difficult obstacle on Thorin’s quest for the treasure? Answer: The most difficult obstacle will likely be fighting off the dragon Smaug, who guards the treasure in the Lonely Mountain.

Summarizing: How did Bilbo feel when the dwarves left him behind when they set off on their adventure? Answer: Bilbo felt disappointed and somewhat scared when the dwarves warned him to stay behind and continued their quest without him.

Retrieval: What creature do the dwarves and Bilbo have to face on their journey? Answer: The dwarves and Bilbo have to face the creature Gollum on their journey.

Inference: What is implied by the fact that Bilbo is able to find the secret passage in the mountain? Answer: This implies that Bilbo is resourceful and has an unexpected courage that even he was unaware of.

Prediction: In what ways will Bilbo have to prove himself to the dwarves by the end of the quest? Answer: By the end of the quest, Bilbo will have to prove his worth to the dwarves by showing courage, intelligence, and resourcefulness in order to reclaim the lost treasure.