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Who is the main protagonist in The Hobbit?
Who is the main protagonist in The Hobbit?
- Bilbo Baggins (correct)
- Smaug the dragon
- Gandalf the wizard
- Thorin Oakenshield
In which year was The Hobbit first published?
In which year was The Hobbit first published?
- 1954
- 1945
- 1923
- 1937 (correct)
What is the setting of The Hobbit?
What is the setting of The Hobbit?
- Narnia
- Neverland
- Westeros
- Middle-earth (correct)
Who is the leader of the Company in The Hobbit?
Who is the leader of the Company in The Hobbit?
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For what prize was The Hobbit awarded?
For what prize was The Hobbit awarded?
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Who is the author of The Hobbit?
Who is the author of The Hobbit?
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What is the genre of The Hobbit?
What is the genre of The Hobbit?
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Where is the story of The Hobbit set?
Where is the story of The Hobbit set?
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What is the main character's name in The Hobbit?
What is the main character's name in The Hobbit?
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How many copies of The Hobbit have been sold?
How many copies of The Hobbit have been sold?
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Study Notes
The Hobbit Overview
- The main protagonist of The Hobbit is Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit.
- The book was first published in 1937.
Story Setting
- The story takes place in Middle-earth, a fictional world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
- The story is set in the lands of the Lonely Mountain, Mirkwood, and the Misty Mountains.
Key Characters
- The leader of the Company in The Hobbit is Gandalf the Grey, a wizard.
- Bilbo Baggins is the main character, a hobbit who joins the company on a quest.
Awards and Recognition
- The Hobbit was awarded the New York Herald Tribune Best Novel of the Year in 1938.
Author and Genre
- The author of The Hobbit is J.R.R. Tolkien, a renowned English author, philologist, and university professor.
- The genre of The Hobbit is high fantasy, a subgenre of fantasy fiction.
Impact and Sales
- The Hobbit has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, making it a bestseller.
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