Why did J.R.R. Tolkien write The Hobbit and other stories of Middle-earth? A. He wanted to add to legends that already existed about Middle-earth. B. He wanted to design a complex imaginary world in which he could set a large number of tales. C. He wanted to convince readers that Middle-earth was real and that the events of his stories truly happened. D. He wanted to record a factual history of the British Isles.2. Which best describes the main conflict of the novel A. Bilbo's friendship with Thorin prevents him from seeing Thorin's many flaws. B. Bilbo must overcome his fear of dwarves and rely on dwarves to help him. C. Bilbo has a fear of strangers, but he needs other people to help him accomplish his goals. D. Bilbo enjoys the comfort and safety of home, but he also desires the adventure of the quest.
3.Why does a conflict arise between the dwarves and the goblins? A. The goblins want to punish the dwarves for being friends with Gandalf, whom the goblins hate. B. The dwarves are angry that the goblins break their promise to let them sleep in the cave. C. The dwarves think that the goblins helped Smaug steal their treasure hoard. D. The goblins recognize that the sword Thorin carries is one that has been used to kill many of their kind. 4. (3 pt) How is the conflict between Bilbo and the dwarves resolved? A. The dwarves expect Bilbo to venture into Smaug's lair alone. B. The dwarves trust Bilbo and look to him for leadership. C. The dwarves decide that Bilbo is cheerful and friendly. D. The dwarves give Bilbo a share of the treasure.
5.Which is an example of stereotyping A. Other characters in the novel come to trust and admire Bilbo because of what he says and what he does. B. Some characters doubt that Bilbo can accomplish things because he is a hobbit. C. The dwarves respect Gandalf as an individual because of his powers and experience. D. Many figures in the novel celebrate their own culture but know little about the culture of others.
6. Read this passage: "…and Bilbo asked how things were going in the lands of the Mountain. It seemed that they were going very well. Bard had rebuilt the town in Dale and men had gathered to him from the Lake and from South and West, and all the valley had become tilled again and rich, and the desolation was now filled with birds and blossoms in spring and fruit and feasting in autumn." Which words best describe the mood this passage creates? A. confused and uncertain B. content and peaceful C. excited and eager D. mournful and angry

Which sentence is written correctly? A.
Skim milk is more lower in calories than whole milk.


B.
Your painting is the most colorful in the entire exhibit.


C.
Hers is the most colorfulest of the two costumes.


D.
The recorder is among the most oldest of the woodwinds.

Christopher Columbus voyage to the Americas was funded by Queen Isabella II of _____________. a. France c. Portugal b. Spain d. England

Is the example a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence? Jonathan is the quarterback of the football team.

A.
sentence fragment

B.
run-on sentence

C.
complete sentence

A library's online catalog is a computerized index ofA. books found within the library.
B. library staff contact numbers.
C. search engines offered by the library.
D. library members.

Rewrite the sentences leaving out the words that are not needed:1.Watching of films is not a good way of playing learning interesting things.
2. Why do have children enjoy and cartoons and horror films ?
3.My cousin is Dorin has a lot of much cassettes.
4.When my dad doesen`t watches detective stories film, he is doesen`t hear or see anybody
5.Sophia Loren was has recognized as one of the most beautiful film stars of the 20th century

Markevis plans to use appeals to ethos in an argumentative essay.Ehich strategy does not match this plan? A) be authorities, but not arrogant B) use appropriate tone and know the context of the topic C) present yourself as a respectable authority on your subject D) include powerful words,phrases, or images that stir up emotions