Led Zeppelin and The Hobbit

1. Mr. Kenyon came in and gave us a lesson on rumours (ya, know. . . I think Mr. K might be a Taliban fighter . . . somebody told me he was born in Saudi Arabia . . . )
2. We worked on our Hobbit novels -- homework is to read an complete questions to the end of ch. 11.  Questions are listed below.
3. We learned some Rock and Roll History.  We learned about Led Zeppelin, their influence, and that, surprisingly, they were fans of Tolkien and The Hobbit.

Chapter 9: "Barrels Out of Bond"

1.      How are the dwarves imprisoned?

2.      How does Bilbo get in and out of the palace?

3.      How many entrances does the palace have?

4.      Where is the elves' wine made?

  Chapter 10: 'A Warm Welcome'

1.      Why does the master welcome the expedition?

2.      Why are the dwarves happy? Why is Bilbo unhappy?

3.      What does the Elvenking think will happen to the dwarves?

4.      What is the Master's reaction when Thorin announces his departure?

Chapter 11: "On the Doorstep"

1.      Why won't the men of Lake-town stay with the dwarves?

2.      Where does the expedition make each of their three camps?

3.      Why does the door appear?

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