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What is Chapter 10 of The Hobbit about?
Bilbo helps the dwarves out of the barrels. Thorin, with Fili, Kili, and Bilbo, confronts the town guards and announces that he, the King under the Mountain, has returned and wishes to be taken to their Master. They discover the Master feasting with elves, who recognize their former prisoners.
What news did Gandalf receive that made him decide to rejoin Bilbo?
What news did Gandalf receive that made him decide to rejoin Bilbo? Gandalf decided to rejoin the group when he heard that the road through Mirkwood was no longer safe.
What happens in Chapter 11 of The Hobbit?
Bilbo and the dwarves wait for the setting sun to reveal the hidden keyhole, and Thorin opens the door with the key Gandalf gave him with the map. This chapter represents the fulfillment of Elrond’s prophecy and so lends a sense of destiny to Bilbo and the dwarves’ journey.
What did Bilbo see at the end of the tunnel?
Bilbo slips on his ring and descends through the tunnel. He feels the heat of Smaug the dragon and hears its snoring and, in a moment of great bravery, he determines to go on despite his fear. He then comes upon the dragon alone, asleep on a pile of unimaginable treasure — gold, gems, weapons, and vessels.
Why was Bilbo willing to end his quest with the killing of Smaug?
He was not satisfied that Smaug was dead, he did not feel that all the treasure was safely his.
How did Gandalf try to get rid of the Wargs and Goblins?
How did Gandalf try to get rid of the wargs and goblins? He lit pine cones on fire with his wand and threw them at the wargs. It worked to cause confusion and to get rid of some of the wolves, but it also set the woods on fire.
Why does Bilbo not tell the dwarves about the ring?
Why doesn’t Bilbo tell the dwarves about he ring? Do you consider this lying? Bilbo didn’t tell because he wanted to prove himself to the dwarves.
Did Thorin lose Orcrist?
Thorin was disarmed when captured by the Elves of Mirkwood and Orcrist was kept there. However after his death, Thranduil returned Orcrist and placed it upon Thorin’s tomb under Erebor, and it “gleamed ever in the dark if foes approached”.
Do Orcs just think Elven weapons glow blue?
It’s an expression of that spirit, so it’s not an automatic thing. So the orcs won’t think that all elf weapons glow blue, but they know what it means.
What can no dragon resist?
“No dragon can resist the fascination of riddling talk and of wasting time trying to understand it.”
What is the most important advice that Beorn and Gandalf give about Mirkwood?
What is the most important advice that Beorn and Gandalf give about Mirkwood? Do you think this advice will be followed? Defend your Answer. Not to drink or bathe in the water and not to go off the path.
What was Gandalf’s last bit of advice to the party?
What was Gandalf’s last bit of advice? Don’t stray from the path!
Did Legolas take thorins sword?
2012-14: The Hobbit (film series): Later, when Thorin and Company are captured by the Wood-elves, Legolas personally confiscates the sword, believing that Thorin Oakenshield had stolen it from his kinfolk.
How is Gandalf helpful to the Dwarves?
Next Thorin Oakenshield The old wizard who recruits Bilbofor a quest, Gandalf is enormously wise, resourceful, and helpful to the dwarves during their journey to the Lonely Mountain, frequently saving their lives. At the same time, he can be neglectful, leaving the group outside Mirkwood forest when they most need him.
What is Gandalf like as a character?
GandalfCharacter Analysis Next Thorin Oakenshield The old wizard who recruits Bilbofor a quest, Gandalf is enormously wise, resourceful, and helpful to the dwarves during their journey to the Lonely Mountain, frequently saving their lives. At the same time, he can be neglectful, leaving the group outside Mirkwood forest when they most need him.
Who is Gandalf the Wise?
Gandalf is one of the wisest and most knowledgeable beings in Middle-earth, and believed by Galadriel to be more worthy than Saruman in leading the White Council. He has extensive knowledge of many languages and writing systems used in Middle-earth, as well as in the history and customs of several of its peoples.
How did Gandalf’s staff help the Fellowship survive?
Because of the light provided by Gandalf’s staff, the Fellowship was able to pass over many dangers and eventually find their way out of Moria safely. Gandalf the Grey was also capable of pushing his foes back with his staff, as shown in the movie when he battles Saruman in Orthanc.