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1. What is a mathom?
AnswerAnything a hobbit had no use for but wouldn't throw away.
2. Hobbits preferred windows and doors of what shape?
AnswerRound.
3. The Took family was accorded a special respect. Why?
AnswerIt was a numerous and exceedingly wealthy family.
4. How often was the Mayor of Michel Delving elected?
AnswerEvery seven years.
5. What other offices were assigned to the mayoralty?
AnswerPostmaster, and First Shirriff.
6. At what age do hobbits "come of age"?
AnswerThirty-three.
7. One family of hobbits was extremely offensive and greedy. Which family?
AnswerThe Sacksville-Baggins family.
8. Who was the only one among the Wise that studied hobbit-lore?
Answer Gandalf the Grey.
9. Which of the three branches of hobbits did the two founders of the Shire come from?
AnswerThe Fallohide branch.
10. What was Man’s name for hobbits?
AnswerHalflings.
11. In what way were the Bucklanders different from the other hobbits of the Shire?
AnswerThey were fond of boats and some could swim.