7-12 Study Guide Flashcards
(60 cards)
Who is Beorn, and how does Gandalf describe him before meeting him?
Beorn is a skin-changer who can turn into a bear. Gandalf says he’s strong and lives alone.
What is unusual about Beorn’s house and his animal companions?
His animals act like people and help around the house.
Why does Gandalf introduce the dwarves to Beorn two at a time?
Gandalf does it slowly to keep Beorn curious and interested.
How does Beorn react to the story of their adventures?
He believes them and wants to help after checking their story.
What role does Beorn play in helping the group before they enter Mirkwood?
He gives them food, ponies, and advice.
What warning does Beorn give the company about the forest?
He says don’t leave the path in Mirkwood.
What theme is reflected in Beorn’s self-sufficient and natural lifestyle?
Living simply with nature shows self-reliance and peace
What is the tone shift as the group enters Mirkwood?
It becomes darker and more serious.
Why does Gandalf leave the company at the edge of Mirkwood?
He has other business to take care of.
How does Bilbo begin to take a more active role in the group’s survival?
He starts leading more and saving the group.
What challenges do the travelers face in Mirkwood?
They face darkness, hunger, spiders, and confusion.
What effect does the enchanted river have on Bombur?
Bombur falls in, falls asleep, and slows them down.
How do the travelers respond to the strange lights and feasts in the forest?
They chase the lights but it leads to danger.
How is the theme of luck demonstrated in their encounters with the elves?
They randomly get helped by elves even though it looks bad.
Describe the spiders and their role in this chapter.
Giant spiders catch the dwarves.
How does Bilbo kill his first enemy, and why is this moment significant?
He stabs it and it’s his first real fight.
What name does Bilbo give his sword, and what does it symbolize?
Sting. It shows he’s brave now.
How does Bilbo rescue the dwarves from the spiders?
He fights off the spiders and cuts the dwarves free.
In what ways does Bilbo demonstrate bravery in this chapter?
He doesn’t hesitate and acts on his own.
How do the dwarves’ perceptions of Bilbo change after the spider incident?
They respect him more and see him as brave.
What happens to the group when they try to leave Mirkwood?
hat happens to the group when they try to leave Mirkwood?
They get caught by Wood-elves.
Why are the travelers imprisoned by the Elvenking?
They won’t say why they’re there.
How does Thorin’s pride affect their imprisonment?
Thorin’s pride makes them stay locked up longer.
What is the Elvenking’s perspective on the treasure?
He thinks he should get part of the treasure.
