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Of what material is Farmer Maggot's house built? (90ģ. Gandalf tells Frodo, "But you have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wits as you have." As the book progresses, in what ways is Frodo called upon to use "such strength and heart and wits" as he possesses? In what ways are we all called upon to deal with the demands of life in a similar way?īOOK ONE: CHAPTER IV, A SHORT CUT TO MUSHROOMS≼HAPTER VI, THE OLD FORESTġ. What is the significance of Gollum's having been a hobbit before acquiring the Ring? How can greed, envy, and other vices—especially when associated with an object of great beauty or value—so transform someone?ĥ. What does Gandalf mean when he says of Sméagol, "The Ring had given him power according to his stature." Is the Ring itself evil and destructive, or may its powers be used for good or evil, depending on the moral character of its bearer?Ĥ. Why is it important that Sauron not be allowed to gain possession of the One Ring? How can he be prevented from acquiring it?ģ. Gandalf tells Frodo, "There is such a thing as malice and revenge." As you read, ask yourself how malice and revenge enter the story, who their agents are (whether heroes or villains), and what their effects are?Ģ. Why does Gildor say to Frodo, "I name you Elf-friend"? (82)ġ. Why does Frodo so readily agree with Gandalf's advice that he go to Rivendell? (63)Ħ. Who was Sméagol, and who has he become? (51)ĥ. What has Gandalf been doing during the seventeen years following Bilbo's disappearance? (49)Ĥ. How does Frodo learn of the Enemy and the rebuilding of the Dark Tower in the Land of Mordor? (42)ģ. Why is Gandalf so concerned about the Ring and its effects on the person who possesses it? Why doesn¹t he tell Bilbo straight out what the Ring can do to him?īOOK ONE: CHAPTER II, THE SHADOW OF THE PAST≼HAPTER III, THREE IS COMPANYġ. Why is it important that Bilbo give up the Ring to Frodo? Why does he have so much difficulty doing so?ĥ. As you read, what do you discover Gandalf's real business to be, and why is it dangerous?Ĥ.

We are told that Gandalf's "real business was far more difficult and dangerous" than working with fire. How does Tolkien create a sense of a real world with real landmarks and a real history?ģ. As you read, be aware of details of history and geography.

How would you describe the hobbits' way of life and the main characteristics of their appearance and behavior? How are they different from us, and how are they similar? When you finish the book, ask yourself the same question.Ģ.