Less known than The Lord of the Rings (LotR), The Hobbit was first published in 1937. This novel tells us about the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins travelling across a fairy world and the amazing dangers he has to face.

Let's find out the similarities between The Hobbit and LotR.

1. Common places with LotR.
2. How many common characters are there?
3. Who is the main character of The Hobbit?
4. Describe him in three words.
5. Where does he live (region and town)?
6. What does he do with the ring in LotR?
7. What's the name of the wizard of both stories?
8. How does Bilbo feel when he is back home after the final battle?
9. Who is Smaug?
10. Who does the wizard travel with to look for Smaug?
11. Who takes part in the final battle?

1. Do you know what was the main source for the creation of The Hobbit?
2. There is a Catalan version of The Hobbit How is it called?

Do you want to know your Hobbit name? Click on the Hobbit and Elvish names link and you will find it out.