Chapter Fourteen “Fire and Water” 1. Why does Smaug decide to destroy Lake-town? Whose “fault” is it that he decides to seek revenge on the lake-men? Smaug knows the Lake-men helped the dwarves at some point. It’s Bilbo’s “fault” because he mentioned the barrels in his riddles to Smaug. 2. Who is the guard “with […]
Chapter Ten “A Warm Welcome” 1. What are the connotations of the word master? What does the fact that the town’s leader is called “Master” rather than: King” or “Mayor” or “Governor” suggest about the way he rules? Why does the Master welcome the expedition? The connotations of the word “Master” brings to mind someone […]
Chapter Six “Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire” 1. After reading this chapter why do you think it has been given the title it has, “Out of the frying pan and into the Fire”? 2. How does Bilbo know he is on the east side of the Misty Mountains? Bilbo knows that […]
Chapter Five “Riddles in the Dark” 1. How does Bilbo know his sword was made by elves? Why is it good that Bilbo lost his matches? Bilbo knows that his sword was made by elves because it glowed when it was near goblins. 2. How does Gollum guess that Bilbo has his ring? The Gollum […]
Chapter Four “Over Hill and Under Hill” 1. Why does the expedition take shelter in the cave? The expedition in took shelter in the cave because a storm drives the expedition into a cave, where they are attacked by goblins. 2. Why isn’t Gandalf captured? Gandalf isn’t captured because he woke up when Bilbo […]
Chapter Three “A Short Rest” 1. Why is Rivendell hard to find? Rivendell is hard to find because its deep in a deep cut river valley and is also protected by the magic of Elrond’s ring of power Vilya, the Ring of Air, set with a sapphire. This magic keeps the ways in hidden in […]
Chapter Two “Roast Mutton” 1. What are the terms of Bilbo’s contract? Do you think they are fair terms? Bilbo is to receive 1/14th of the treasure, all of his travel expenses are paid, and all funeral expenses to be paid if need be. 2. How does Bilbo know that the three people are trolls? […]
Bilbo oversleeps the next morning and finds that the dwarves have left by the time he gets out of bed. He’s both relieved and disappointed – no more adventures for him!But then Gandalf turns up and points out a note Bilbo missed.Bilbo rushes to meet Thorin & Co. at a local inn at 11:00. And […]
An Unexpected PartyOne day, Bilbo is sitting outside his front door smoking when a wizard comes by: Gandalf.Gandalf comes to The Hill every now and again and stirs things up by telling wild stories and bringing young hobbits on adventures.Bilbo is uncomfortable and flustered so he panics, asks Gandalf to come to tea the following […]
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