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Question 17 (3 points)


Choose the answer.


Read the passage:


"The Arkenstone! The Arkenstone!" murmured Thorin in the dark, half dreaming with his chin upon his knees. "It was like a globe with a thousand facets; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like snow under the stars, like rain upon the Moon!"


What is the figurative language used in this passage and what does it mean?

Question 17 options:



The figurative language used in this passage is a metaphor, and it explains what the Arkenstone reminds Thorin of.



The figurative language used in this passage is a simile; it compares the Arkenstone to silver in the firelight and a globe with a thousand facets. The figurative language creates a vivid image of the Arkenstone.



The figurative language used in this passage is personification; the Arkenstone is associated with human emotions and attributes.



It is not figurative language.

4.18 Unit Test: There and Back Again: Part 1 Pool 18

Question 18 (3 points)


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Read the passage.


"We will bear no weapons against you, but we leave you to your gold. You may eat that, if you will!"


Which theme does this quotation from one of the lake men support?

Question 18 options:



Friendship is more important than wealth.



One will not part with that which is rightfully his.



One may have more strength within himself than he realizes.



Perseverance pays off in the end.

4.18 Unit Test: There and Back Again: Part 1 Pool 19

Question 19 (3 points)



Choose the answer.


Consider the dialogue as Gandalf instructs Bilbo when at Bag-End at the story's beginning:


"Put on a few eggs, there's a good fellow!" Gandalf called after him, as the hobbit stumped off to the pantries.


How does this dialogue help the reader understand the character of Bilbo?

Question 19 options:



It shows that Bilbo is timid and accommodating.



It shows that Bilbo was a poor host.



It shows that Bilbo is not afraid to stand up for himself.



It shows that Bilbo loved the dwarf invasion.

4.18 Unit Test: There and Back Again: Part 1 Pool 20

Question 20 (3 points)



Choose the answer.


Which detail from the text best helps support the theme that greed can be destructive? How?

Question 20 options:



Thorin comes to the aid of his friends, the elves, and men. This shows that he has given up his greed.



Thorin refuses to share any treasure with the men, who are his friends, which reveals that greed can harm your relationships.



Bilbo gives the Arkenstone to Bard. This reveals that Bilbo's greed for treasure outweighs his ties with friends.



The eagles come to the aid of the men, dwarves, and elves. This shows that the eagles are trying to get in on the treasure, as well.

4.18 Unit Test: There and Back Again: Part 1 Pool 21

Question 21 (3 points)



Which is an example of the effect characters' culture has on the story?

Question 21 options:



The dwarvish love of gold caused Thorin to make unwise decisions about the treasure under the Mountain.



Bombur was always looking for food, as all dwarves do, which caused the party to walk into danger.



Gandalf boasts to Bilbo about his diamond waistcoat. Bragging is a trait common to wizards.



Dwarves are known for making compromises, as when Bilbo and Thorin become friends again.

Answer 1

Gandalf is a good wizard who has powers beyond those of other characters: He sometimes uses a magic wand and he seems able to ...

Answer 2

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