Read the passage. "but none of our gold shall thieves take or the violent carry off while we are alive." which theme does this quotation from thorin support? one overcome by greed cannot be reasoned with. 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.

This quotation from Thorin supports the theme One will not part with that which is rightfully his.  You can notice this because the passage gives the idea that no matter which the odds are (in this case the thieves or the violent people) you should never give up what is yours (the gold here).

b. brooks wrote about the same type of neighborhood in which she grew up.

- the mistakes that have been done in the past will repeat themselves

- you will trust all the wrong people