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Chap 1-1 What is learned about Bilbo Baggins’ character when the dwarves enter his home?

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Hospitable

He doesn’t like surprises

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Chapter One _____

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An unexpected party.

- Dwarves comes to Bilbo’s hobbit hole -

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Chapter Two _____ ?

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Roast Muffin

- The trills turn to stone -

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Chapter Three _____ ?

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A Short Rest

- The dwarves stay with elves for 14 days -

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Chapter Four _____ ?

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Over hill & Under hill

- The dwarves are captured by goblins -

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Chapter 4-1 why does Bilbo follow the dwarves commands?

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Because he is intimidated

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Chapter 4-2 Which newly introduced trait of Bilbo’s is a great advantage to a burglar?

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He is quiet

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Chapter 4-3 What behavior of trolls causes their downfall?

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Arguing

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Chapter 4-4 what special qualities does Gandalf possess which enable him to rescue his friends?

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He threw his voice

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Chapter 4-5 What impression of Bilbo do you form when he finds William’s keys?

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Curious

Unsure of himself

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Chapter 4-6 What important clue does Elrond find & what particular knowledge does he use to find it?

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Rune letters

He’s so old he understands the old dwarfish language

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Chapter Five _____ ?

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Riddles in the Dark

- Finds Ring -

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Chapter Six _____ ?

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Out of the Fry Pan into the Fire

- Eagles Rescue from Trees -

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Chapter Seven _____ ?

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Queer Lodgings

- Beorn helps the dwarfs -

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Chapter 7-1 What kind of occasions make Bilbo think about being home?

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When he’s miserable

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Chapter 7-2 Why does Gandalf feel a stronger allegiance towards Bilbo than the dwarves do?

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He choose him

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Chapter 7-3 Why doesn’t Bilbo tell the dwarves about the magic ring?

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Because he’s mad at them he wants to save it for later

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Chapter 7-4 What causes Gandalf to decide that it is time to leave the quest?

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It’s not his adventure

He has business elsewhere

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Chapter 7-5 Beorn is described as a “skin-changer”. What does that mean? What adjectives best describe him?

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Changes from bear to man

Forceful, arrogant, faithful to friends

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Chapter 7-6 Why is Beorn willing to help Gandalf & the others?

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Because he believes them

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Chapter 7-7 Compare the entrance of the dwarves into Beorn’s home with their entrance into Bilbo’s home in Chapter 1?

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Two by two’s

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Chapter 7-9 Why is Chapter 5 considered the turning point of the novel?

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Because Bilbo finds the ring

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Chapter Eight _____ ?

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Flies & Spiders

- Bilbo uses sting to release the dwarves -

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Chapter Nine _____ ?

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Barrels out of Band

- Dwarves in Elvenking’s prison -

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Chapter Ten _____ ?
A Warm Welcome | - Dwarves & Bilbo arrive in Lake Town -
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Chapters 10-1 What special qualities do Bilbo & Thorin possess that cause them to emerge as leaders of the group?
Bilbo's a careful thinker | Thorin's organized & able to delegate
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Chapter 10-3 What advice given by Beorn & Gandalf do the Hobbit & dwarves neglect to follow?
To stay on path
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Chapter 10-4 What role does luck play in the rescue of the dwarves?
From the Elvenking the guard was drunk | They didn't check barrels
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Chapter 10- 5 How does Bilbo's self-concept change in the forest? What experiences caused the changes?
Bilbo becomes confident because he kills the spider without any help
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Chapter 10-7 why doesn't Thorin want the Elvenking to know about his quest?
Because he doesn't want to share the treasure
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Chapter 10-10 what news does Gandalf receive that makes him decide to rejoin Bilbo?
That the road through the forest is very unsafe
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Chapter 10- 11 what are the attitudes of the inhabitants of Lake Town toward Thorin's mission?
Most respect him
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Chapter 10-13 what help does the Master give to Thorin & his group? Why he is so helpful?
Ponies, boats, food | He wants to get rid of the dwarves because they are causing distractions in the town
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Chapter Eleven _____ ?
On the Doorstep | - Bilbo uses thinking to solve ? problem -
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Chapter Twelve _____ ?
Inside Information | - First time in dragon's lair -
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Chapter Thirteen _____ ?
Not at Home | - dwarves &. Bilbo investigates treasure
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Chapter 13-1. What happens to permit Thorin to fit the key into the hole?
Sun, moon & thrush | thrush knows last light of Durin's day shows the key hole
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Chapter 13-2 How do the dwarves let Bilbo down?
By not going with him into the dragon's liar
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Chapter 13-3 What is meant by "the desire of dwarves"?
Gold Fever
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Chapter 13-4 what is one useful thing that Bilbo learns as a result of his second encounter with the dragon?
His weak spot
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Chapter 13-5 Why does Bilbo take the Arkenstone? What are his feelings when he takes it?
Curious , wants his portion, mad at dwarves | Both excitement & guilt
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Chapter 13-6 In spite of the dragon's reaction to Bilbo taking the cup, why do the dwarves take so much treasure from his liar?
They believe they own all
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Chapter 13- 7 why do the dwarves & Bilbo leave the palace? How do Balin & Thorin know how to escape?
They don't know where the dragon is | They once lived in the mountains
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Chapter Fourteen _____ ?
Fire & Water | - Smog destroys Lake Town -
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Chapter Fifteen _____ ?
The Gathering of Clouds | - The armies of Bard & elves gather against Thorin -
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Chapter Sixteen _____ ?
A Thief in the Night | - Bilbo gives Arkenstone to Bard -
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Chapter 16-1 what does the dragon leave the palace & attack Esgarath?
He thinks the men are helping the dwarves
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Chapter 16 -2 Bard shows his skill & intelligence by n strutting the villagers to cut the bridges & by slaying the dragon. What part does lineage play in his success?
He can understand the Thrush - Black Arrow
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Chapter 16-4 what are the differences between Master & Bard? | Who killed Smaug?
Words & actions | Bard
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Chapter 16-5 State on reason why the Elvenking decides to leave home & travel to Esgarath?
Dragon is dead & treasure is unguarded
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Chapter 16-6 why is Bilbo willing to end his quest with the killing of Smaug while Thorin is not?
Bilbo wants to go home
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Chapter 16-7 what was the advice given to Thorin by Roac, son of Carc?
Trust Bard
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Chapter 16-8 what does Bombur mean when he says that Thorin is a dwarf with a stiff neck?
Stubborn
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Chapter 16-9 What about the elves justifies Bilbo's faith in them?
He has always liked elves
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Chapter Seventeen _____ ?
The Clouds Burst | - Thorin dies , Battle of 5 Armies
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Chapter Eighteen_____ ?
The Return Journey | - Beorn, Elvenking, Bilbo, Gandolf leave the mountain
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Chapter Nineteen _____ ?
The Last Stage | - Bilbo realizes he has lost. His reputation as a respectable hobbit
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Chapter 19-1 what does Thorin promise in exchange for the Arkenstone?
1/4 of the treasure
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Chapter 19-3 what greater value makes Elvenking set aside his anger at Thorin & say that he will not begin a war for gold?
He values life
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Chapter 19-4 why does Dain agree to join with Bard & the Elvenking when Gandalf says it time for council?
Goblins
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Chapter 19-5 Describe the Goblins behaviors toward their own during the onslaught?
They don't care about each other
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Chapter 19-6 Why does Bilbo stand on Ravenhill with the elves at the end of the battle?
Safety
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Chapter 19-7 In what spirit does Dain give his gifts?
Generously
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Chapter 19-8 What reputation does Bilbo lose?
Within his home
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Chapter 19-9 explain the meaning of the last sentence in the book?
Insignificant people are important
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14 characters
``` 1 Bilbo a hobbit 2 Gandalf drives out Necromancer 3 Bard kills the dragon 4 Smaug a dragon 5 Bombur falls in river / falls asleep 6 Fili & Kili - Thorin's nephews who are killed in battle 7 Bolg - head goblin in the Battle of 5 Armies 8 Beorn - a skin-changer 9 Elrond -interprets maps 10 Ocrist - Thorin's sword 11 Thorin - buried with Arkenstone - head dwarf 12 Gollum - creature who loses a ring 13 Belladonna Took - Bilbo's mother 14 Wargs - wolves ```

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