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The Hobbit
Chapter 1 - "An Unexpected Party"
1. Setting – Provide some descriptive details to support the following statement:
It was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.
 Hobbits lived in a home built into the ground that was painted green
 It had paneled walls and carpeted floors
 It contained polished chairs
 lots of pegs for coats and hats of visitors
2. Characterization – What do hobbits look like? Provide 4 details:
 half as tall as humans
 fat in the stomach, good-natured faces
 no beards, curly hair, long fingers
 no shoes; had natural sole on feet; hair on feet
3. Bilbo's parents’ names: Mom Belladonna Took
Dad Bungo Baggins

4. Bilbo's Ancestry – List 3 characteristics each:

Baggins side Took side

 calm, relaxed  adventurous; risk takers

 predictable, stays away from  rich/ royal
adventure  different
 rich/ well-to-do

5. When Gandalf comes to see Bilbo, why does Bilbo say “Good morning” to him so many times?
At first he is being friendly and welcoming, but as Gandalf starts talking about adventures,
Bilbo wants to get rid of him and says it as more of a polite good-bye.

6. Names of the Dwarves - "at your service"

First 2: Dwalin and Balin
Second 2: Kili and Fili
5 more: Dori, Nori, Ori, and Gloin
4 more: Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin
Explain Bilbo's attitude toward their arrival: He’s reluctant and confused – they were
uninvited and invading his space without permission.
7. Author’s Tone – Examine the two songs the dwarves sing at Bilbo’s. How does the tone of
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The dwarves’ first song is mainly about dishwashing and breaking things and it reflects a
humorous tone. However, the dwarves’ second song is mainly about the journey, mountain, and
obstacles ahead and its tone is more solemn, serious.

8. Important Quotation – “If I say he is a burglar, a Burglar he is, or will be when the time
comes.” Who said it? Gandalf
Explain the meaning: Gandalf is telling the others that he chose Bilbo for the job of helping
them reclaim the dwarves’ treasures and he stands by his choice.

9. Thorin Oakenshield and the Quest - Use text-based details to explain each topic.
Thorin's He plans to steal back the treasure that Smaug the dragon took a long time ago.
plan

map The map depicts the mountain the dwarves used to live under and its secret
entrance (was given to Gandalf from Thorin’s grandfather)

runes Special writing/symbols on map. Describes the secret entrance as five feet high,
three abreast

secret A hand above runes points to a secret entrance to the mountain. It is designed to
entrance blend in.

key The silver key opens the secret door—Thorin hangs it around his neck.

Thror Thorin’s grandfather, he created the map showing the secret entrance

Thrain Thorin’s father, he gave the map to Gandalf in order to get it to his son, Thorin.

10. Smaug - Describe his crimes against the dwarves of Dale: Smaug attacked them at the town
of Dale and killed most of the warriors. Then he went into the mountain, killed all the dwarves
with his fire, and stole their gold.

11. Point of View – Explain Bilbo’s “wavering” point of view towards this adventure:
The Tookish part of him is drawn to adventure, but then he just wants his comforts. He
wants to take on a challenge one moment, but then feels miserable about it the next (which
represents the Baggins side).

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 The Hobbit Chapter 2 - "Roast Mutton"

1. Bilbo’s first setback upon leaving: He forgot to bring his handkerchief (hat and money also)
How it was remedied: Gandalf brought extra handkerchiefs and Bilbo’s pipe/tobacco
2. Plot Development – Explain how the following quotation leads to problems for our
travelers: “There’s a light over there!”
The travelers see a light in the woods and they send Bilbo to investigate. He finds a fire
with trolls sitting around it. Bilbo decides to try his luck at burglar, but gets caught taking a
purse from a horrible troll.

3. Use details from the text to respond to each topic.

They have no manners, all they can think of is eating, they don’t speak
Describe typical well, they argue with each other, they assault each other, and treat
troll behavior: anything they come in contact with as their next meal.

Bilbo’s Bilbo decides to take on the role of a burglar with the trolls. He
“courageous” decides to pick the troll’s pocket, but gets caught in the process.
move:

The purse actually calls out, letting its owner (William) know it is being
William’s purse’s stolen. Bilbo is then caught by the trolls.
reaction:

Gandalf returns unseen. He tricks the trolls by keeping them arguing

Gandalf’s trick: with each other by using fake voices. They were arguing until the sun
came up, which petrified them into stone.

The travelers were able to get swords, food, ale, clothes, and gold
Provisions from from the troll’s cave.
troll’s cave:

4. Analyze - Even though Bilbo tried to be a “burglar,” he did not succeed. Where did he go
wrong? What lesson do you think he could learn from this incident? ANSWERS WILL VARY
Bilbo was being impulsive. He didn’t think it through before acting. He should learn that he
needs to have a plan or be clever like Gandalf before taking a risk like that.

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Chapter 3 - "A Short Rest"

1. Setting - Describe some of the landscape as our travelers enter Elves territory:
 valleys with narrow, deep sides
 gullies with deep waterfalls in them, bogs, wide lands
 bright, tall flowers, stone paths

Name of the valley: Rivendell

2. Contrast (show differences):

Elf behavior Dwarf behavior
 merry  grim and gold-loving

 song-loving  war-like

 peaceful, welcoming  impatient

3. Elrond
Who he is: An elf friend who lives at Last Homely House in Rivendell, expert at
runes
Characteristics: Strong, wise, fair, kind, his house was perfect

3 ways he 1. He helps them read runes and moon letters.

helps: 2. He gives them information to help them get into secret entrance
of the mountain.
3. He gives them rest and a place to stay.

4. Text Details – What do we learn in Chapter 3 about . . .

Orcrist & Glamdring: These are the names of two ancient swords famous from the Dwarf and
Goblin wars.

Moon Runes: These are special runes that can only be read on the night they were written.

"Durin's Day" – The last moon of autumn is in the sky with the sun. First day of Dwarves New
Year (It’s in the message in the runes.)

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 Chapter 4 - "Over Hill and Under Hill"
The Hobbit 1. Foreshadowing – Explain how the author uses Gandalf’s thoughts to
foreshadow coming difficulties (second page of chapter): The author tells us Gandalf “knew that
something unexpected might happen,” that he “had shaken his head” when they were
speaking optimistically.
2. Analyze a Quotation – “Have you thoroughly explored it?”
Who is speaking? Gandalf
Who is he speaking to? Fili and Kili
Explain the importance these words have on the plot: They were supposed to check the cave
to be sure it wasn’t occupied by goblins (besides just being dry). Obviously they failed.

3. Plot Development – Use text details to respond to these topics:

He dreams about the cave having a crack in the back and then the floor
Bilbo’s dream
caving in, and that’s exactly what happens. The goblins are let in.
becomes reality:

are very rough

are cruel, wicked, mean-hearted
can tunnel
Goblins
(describe) can mine
make no beautiful things
had appetites for horses and ponies
like to sing of beating people (ANSWERS MAY VARY)
He realizes the dwarves have Orcrist with them. It was a sword made to
Main reason for the
kill goblins.
Great Goblin’s
outrage:
Gandalf had magically shut off all their torches and their fire, and was
“Quicker, quicker!”
killing goblins in the dark. He killed the Great Goblin. Gandalf’s dim light
said the voice. “The
was leading the dwarves out.
torches will soon be
relit.”
Gandalf and Gandalf and Thorin pull out their swords and surprise the goblins as they
Thorin’s “corner run after them and come around a corner in the tunnel.
trick” in the tunnel:
A goblin pulls Dori down from behind. Dori had been carrying Bilbo, so
Reason for Bilbo’s Bilbo fell.
fall:

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Chapter 5 - "Riddles in the Dark"
1. Explain the following statement: It was a turning point in his career, but he did not know it.
Bilbo found a ring when he was going through the passages. He put it in his pocket without
thinking, but it will be something important to his role as burglar (career).
2. What gives Bilbo the courage to go forward into the tunnel? His hand touches the sword he
got from the trolls. He knows it’s an important weapon now and it gives him courage.

3. Characterization - Gollum
Physical Description Habits
 burning green eyes  lived on an island in darkness
 thin face  has a little boat
 large flappy feet  obsessed with ring

4. Plot Development – Use text details to respond to each topic.

They made an agreement that Gollum could eat Bilbo if he lost a
Reason for the Riddles: riddle, and Bilbo would get shown the way out if Gollum lost a
riddle
Bilbo needed more time to answer the riddle. He said, “Time”
How “luck” helps Bilbo
asking for more time and that was the answer.
with a riddle:
Bilbo’s unfair question: Bilbo asked, “What’s in my pocket?”

“My birthday- present!” Gollum lost the riddle game so now he wants to go find his magic
he whispered to ring. He has an evil plan brewing. He supposedly got the ring as a
himself, “…That’s what birthday present.
we wants now, yes”
The ring felt very cold as Bilbo needs the help of the magic ring he found. The ring seems to
it quietly slipped on to have a life of its own—personification is shown
his groping forefinger.

5. How does “compassion” play a role in Bilbo’s escape from Gollum?

Bilbo feels sorry for Gollum and decides not to kill him when he has the opportunity
6. Literary Devices – Explain what two literary devices the author uses in this passage:
Of course they soon came down after him, hooting and hallooing, and hunting
among the trees.
Literary device #1: onomatopoeia
Example: hooting hallooing
Literary device #2: alliteration
Example: him, hooting, hallooing, hunting

7. New character traits for Bilbo: 1. bold 2. daring (and merry)

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Chapter 6 - "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire"

1. Text Features - Explain why the author probably italicized "behind the mountain:"
It’s italicized to emphasize that Bilbo has come through the Misty Mountains. (We should look
at the map.)

2. Characters’ Point of View - Explain the dwarves' attitude toward Bilbo . . .

Before he "appears" After he "appears"
They feel he is useless and not fit for the job. They now view him as a hero. They’re
They’re disappointed and consider leaving surprised and proud of him. Their attitude is
him and continuing. one of acceptance.

3. Characterization - List 4 Warg characteristics: 1. evil wolves-have own language

2.can’t climb trees ( + afraid of fire) 3.conduct raids to get food/slaves 4. team up with goblins

4. Explain how this proverb becomes a reality: "Out of the frying pan into the fire"
They had just escaped the goblins and now they’re in a worse situation with the Wargs.

5. Wargs' plan for that night: The Wargs were going to meet up with the goblins to plan a raid.
They were going to villages to kill and take back slaves.

6. Gandalf's magic: Gandalf used pine cones from the tree he was in. He set them on fire using
magic and threw them down at the wolves, creating a commotion that the Eagles noticed.

7. Important Passage - He just managed to catch hold of Dori’s legs, as Dori was borne off last
of all; and they went together above the tumult and the burning, Bilbo
swinging in the air with his arms nearly breaking.
Write 3 sentences to describe the events connected to this passage.
ANSWERS WILL VARY – The Eagles had just come to rescue the dwarves from the goblins.
Bilbo barely made it to where they were in time. He just had time to grab Dori’s legs to get
taken up in the air and rescues. His arms hurt a lot from the ride.

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Chapter 7 - "Queer Lodgings"

1. What news early in the chapter causes Bilbo to weep? Gandalf will leave them

2. What is the Carrock? It a huge rock. Beorn likes to sit on top of it.
3. Characterization - Beorn
Physical He’s a hairy man during the day and takes on the appearance of a big
Description: black bear at night.
Tall with bushy eyebrows
Lives in a log cabin
Habits: Lives with animal friends, bees
Doesn’t have many visitors
Gets grumpy easily
Personality: Not welcoming
Helpful when he feels comfortable with them

4. Explain Gandalf's cleverness when approaching Beorn: Gandalf sends two more dwarves in to
Beorn’s every five minutes to get Beorn a little more interested in his story and be more
accepting of the large group of them.
5. Beorn’s Disappearance
Where he had been: Why he had gone:
He went back into the Misty Mountains He wanted to make sure the dwarves’ story
to where the dwarves had met up with was true.
the Wargs (as a bear)
Why he now thinks more highly of the dwarves:
He know that they killed the Great Goblin last
night.

6. Describe “the most help he could offer:” Beorn gave Bilbo and the dwarves a pony each and
Gandalf a horse. He gave them food and animal skins to hold water. He also gave them
advice.

7. On to Mirkwood Forest - Explain Beorn's warnings: He told the travelers not to drink, cross,
or bathe in the mysterious black river, and not to stray from the path.

Explain Gandalf’s reason why they must go through Mirkwood and not around it:
If you go around it to the south, the Necromancer is a dark sorcerer who rules there. To the
north are many goblins in the Gray Mountains

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Chapter 8 - "Flies and Spiders"

1. Mirkwood Forest - List 6 strong examples of imagery from the first 3 paragraphs:
ANSWERS MAY VARY
 gloomy tunnel made by two great trees
 the path was narrow and wound in and out of the trunks
 darkened green glimmer
 slender beam of sun
 tangled boughs and matted twigs
 sharp inquisitive eyes
Personification in first paragraph: The trees leaned over and listened to them ( OR arch leading into a
gloomy tunnel)

2. Mistakes our travelers make before deciding to leave the path:

 wasted their arrows trying to kill squirrels

 Bombur fell in the water, dwarves didn’t collect enough water, used up food

3. Leaving the PATH:

Reason: They were hungry and thirsty so the followed the light to try to find food and
water
Result: When they approached the light, it turned black and they couldn’t find each
other or the way back to the path. They had to just lay down.

4. Explain how Bilbo kills the first spider: Bilbo beat off the spider with his hands, and then
remembered his sword. He took it out and slashed the spider to death.

5. Important Passage - “I will give you a name,” he said to it, “and I shall call you Sting.”
Explain: Bilbo has just killed the giant spider and looks at his powerful sword that he used in
the attack as he says this.

6. Bilbo’s new attitude after killing spider: more bold, courageous, fierce

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Chapter 8 (cont’d.)

7. Bilbo’s courageous fight – Explain how each helps

The Ring: Stone-throwing:
The ring helped Bilbo lead the Spiders in Bilbo picked up stones like he used to do in
different directions to confuse them, and his childhood. He threw them at spiders and
helped rescue the dwarves being invisible. killed them.
Singing: His singing was getting the Sting: Bilbo took out his sword and slashed
spiders away from the dwarves. The many spiders. He said “I’ll do the stinging.”
insults were getting them mad.

8. Important Passage - Some of them even got up and bowed right to the ground before him,
though they fell over with the effort, and could not get on their legs again for some time.

Explain: The dwarves were so thankful that Bilbo rescued them and so impressed with his
rescue efforts. They knew they would have been dead if it wasn’t for him.

9. How Bilbo is "growing" as a character (our hero):

Used to . . . Now is . . .
--not use his head --brave
--be afraid of adventure --clever
--get them into predicaments --self-confident
--respected

10. Thorin
Where is he? Why?
The wood elves took him to the The group didn’t notice he was gone when
Elvenking’s dungeon where he’s locked he fell asleep by magic. The wood-elves don’t
up. trust dwarves so they brought him back to
their king. He wouldn’t reveal why he was in
the woods.

11. Wood-elves – List some characteristics:

 they distrust strangers
 magical
 dangerous, not very wise

12. Two negative qualities of the elf-king:

 kept prisoners in a dungeon
 had a weakness for jewels, treasure, always wanted more

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 The Hobbit Chapter 9 - "Barrels Out of Bond"

The Elvenking . . . he is angry with the dwarves because they won’t tell him why they are near
his lands or where they are headed.

How did Bilbo find out where the dwarves were? He was invisible and sneaking around
following the guards for a week or two. Finally, he found all of them hidden all over the castle.

Bilbo’s Rescue Plan – Use text details to respond to each topic.

The barrels held wine brought in from other places. When they
Explain barrels, were empty, they were sent back through trap doors. A water-
trapdoors, and water- gate was opened to let them out. This gave Bilbo the idea to
gate: float out the dwarves.

He overheard some guards talking about a feast and had an

opportunity to follow them into the wine cellar. When they
How “luck”
tasted the wine for the feast, they got drowsy and Bilbo was
helps Bilbo:
able to get the keys!

At first the dwarves were unhappy at the idea of being packed

Dwarves’ reaction to into barrels and traveling down the river. But they thanked him
Bilbo’s plan: in the end.

--the head guard got drunk and fell asleep

Elves’ weaknesses --none of the guards were keeping an eye on the prisoners
that lead to the --when the elves threw the barrels into the water even though
escape: they felt heavy

Identify the “weak The “weak point” was that Bilbo had not figured out how he
point in his plan:” would get himself packed into a barrel

How Bilbo addresses Since he was invisible, Bilbo grabbed onto the last barrel and he
this issue: laid on the back of it the rest of the journey to Lake-town

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Chapter 10 - "A Warm Welcome"

1. Important Passage – All alone it rose and looked across the marshes to the forest.
Explain the situation: Bilbo finally sees the Lonely Mountain when he’s on the raft.
Where is figurative language used in the passage? Personification is used when the mountain
“looked” – that gives the mountains human qualities.

2. Lake-town is mostly inhabited by men.

3. Why is there excitement in Lake-town when Thorin announces himself?

Thorin told them he was the son of Thrain the son of Thror who was king under the mountain.
They respected him for coming through in search of Smaug to recapture the mountain.

4. What has happened to Orcrist? Thorin tells them it was taken by the Wood-elves
5. Characterization - Master of Lake-town
ACTIONS: BELIEFS:
He took the dwarves into his care and fed Wants some of the treasure if they get it.
them, clothed them, and nursed them He doesn’t believe that the dragon still
back to health. He also gave them boats lurks there.
to ride to the mountain. He also isn’t really sure that Thorin is who
he says he is.

6. Characters’ Point of View

The dwarves were happy to be free from the elves and back on
Dwarves' attitude their journey, but angry because of all their injuries from the
toward Bilbo: barrels.

Bilbo’s is unhappy about the journey now that they are growing
Bilbo's attitude nearer. He thought about what could actually happen to them
toward the journey and whether they would be able to live through it.
to Lonely Mountain:

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Chapter 11 - "On the Doorstep"

1. Setting – Use text details in your answers.

Describe the landscape: Describe our travelers’ mood:
The lonely Mountain where everything is They are in a low, gloomy, pessimistic mood
gray, dark, and gloomy. because they realize they are right on top of a
It’s cold and scary there…surroundings give treasure but cannot get to it. They don’t know if
everyone a sense of fear. they will make it out alive, and this is the end of
the adventure.

2. Bilbo’s Leadership – How does Bilbo make an effort to start the search for the secret door?
He spends time gazing at the map, trying to read the runes, and he made the dwarves begin
searching the western slopes.
3. Important Passage – Mining work, they saw clearly was no good against the magic that
had shut this door; and they grew terrified, too, of the echoing noise.
Explain what was happening: They had tried using picks and other tools to get to the door in
the rock face, but the tools just bent when they hit the stone.

4. Use text-based details from this chapter to explain each topic.

Ray of sunlight: As the sun was setting, a beam of sunlight shot at the magic door and made
cracks in the wall.

Thrush: The thrush came along and started cracking a snail up against a big stone. It was
told about in the moon letters. Bilbo knew that it was about time for the magic to happen since
he remembered what the moon letters read.

Key: Thorin placed the key into the hole which unlocked the door.

5. Figurative Language – Find the metaphor in the chapter’s last sentence. What two things
are being compared? The hole in the mountain-side is being compared to a yawning mouth
What impression does this description give the reader? ANSWERS WILL VARY - It leaves us
frightened for the travelers. It’s like the hole is ready to swallow them.

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Chapter 12 - "Inside Information"

1. Bilbo’s reaction when Thorin tells him now is the time “to earn his Reward”:
Bilbo reminds then he’s already saved them twice. He also says he’ll go, but asks who will
come with him.
2. Description of Smaug – Use text-based details.
 vast and golden-red
 wisps of smoke coming from his nostrils
 many limbs and a huge tail

3. Bilbo Says . . . "I've done it! This will show them. More like a grocer than a burglar indeed!
Well, we'll hear no more of that." What has he done? How does he feel about it?
Bilbo stole a golden cup from Smaug and he feels proud because the dwarves won’t make fun
of him anymore.

4. Bilbo’s Conversation with Smaug – Explain each part:

When Smaug asks who he is, Bilbo speaks in riddles to try to have the
Bilbo’s riddles: upper hand and appear in control with the dragon. He calls himself a clue-
finder, web-cutter, and even Barrel-rider, which he did without thinking.
Smaug's clever Smaug asks Bilbo how he’s planning on bringing such treasure back with
question: him.
(the catch)
Bilbo finds that Smaug’s diamond-crusted coating has a hole in the chest, a
Bilbo's big weak spot
discovery:

He regrets that he made a wisecrack to Smaug at the end because he got

Bilbo’s regrets: fire on him and it hurt. He also regrets saying he was a Barrel-rider—he
doesn’t want to get the Lake-men drawn into it.

5. Explain the presence of the thrush: A thrush seems to be listening and Bilbo threw a stone at
it. Thorin said they are good creatures (messengers).
6. The Arkenstone
What it was: Where it came from: Thorin’s descriptions:
A great white gem Dwarves found it beneath roots A globe with a thousand facets,
of the Mountain shone like silver in firelight, like
water in the sun, like snow
under the stars

7. Bilbo's Command: (saves them again) He says to get back in the tunnel and close the door.

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The Hobbit
Chapter 13 - "Not at Home"

1. Characters’ Point of View – Locate 2 quotations that contrast the dwarves’ attitude and
Bilbo’s attitude at the start of the chapter.
Quotation that shows the dwarves’ Quotation that shows Bilbo’s attitude:
attitude:
ANSWERS WILL VARY

2. Important Quotation - Explain the details related to Bilbo's words:

"Now I am a burglar indeed! They did say I could pick and choose my own share; and I think
I would choose this, if they took all the rest!"
Bilbo found the Arkenstone when he was trying to get the group out of the tunnel. It was so
spectacular, he took it, thinking he could use it for his share that was promised to him.

3. Plot Development - Use text-based details to explain each topic.

Thorin gave Bilbo a mail made of glittering gems (soft metal
glittering mail coat/covering) that is worn to protect him as a reward and first payment.

great chamber They had to pass here when trying to escape the mountain. Tables were
of Thror rotting, chairs and benches were overturned, charred and decaying.
(from Smaug’s assault)
They followed the Running River which led to the Gate when they got out
Running River of the mountain.

From the Running River, they reached the Front Gate. It looks over the
Front Gate town of Dale.

They were looking for a bridge that Balin knew of, but found it was no
resting place longer there. They walked longer, found ancient steps and climbed a high
bank. They rested at a deep dell sheltered among rocks.

The big question: Where is Smaug?

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Chapter 14 - "Fire and Water"
1. Explain each topic using text-based details. . .
The Lake-town men cut the bridges leading to the town and
How Lake-town prepared trumpets were played to warn the people. Warriors were
for Smaug’s arrival: armed, vessels filled with water, arrows made ready.

He tried to run away from all the commotion. He headed for

Selfish action of the
his boat to row away and save himself.
Master:
A grim-voiced man, descendant in the long line of Girion, slayer
Bard’s description and
of the dragon. His friends knew his worth and courage.
background:

2. Dragon’s Downfall . . .
The thrush flew to Bard and told him to look for the hollow of Smaug’s
"thrush" left breast when he flies over. That alerted Bard of the dragon’s weak
spot in his armor.
Bard says this to the arrow that he sends to kill Smaug. It is a special
“Black arrow! I arrow handed down from his father and generations before him that
have saved you has never failed to kill its intended target. It works in killing Smaug.
to the last!”

3. Important Passage – “King Bard! King Bard!” they shouted; but the Master ground his
chattering teeth.
Explain the meaning behind these words: The people of Lake-town want Bard for their king
because he killed Smaug, and the Master is uncomfortable. He doesn’t want to be deposed.

The Master blames the dwarves for Lake-town's troubles.

4. Describe efforts to rebuild Lake-town:
 they cut down trees – many skilled elves helped
 they built new huts
 they moved the town to a better location northward

5. "War" plans . . .
The Elvenking and his followers and the people of Lake-town and Bard
Who is
involved:
They all seek a share of the gold horded by Smaug
Why:

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Chapter 15 - The Gathering of the Clouds

1. How are ravens “different” from crows, according to Balin?
Crows Ravens

 suspicious-looking  were great friends with dwarves in past

 rude, called them bad names  carried them secret news

Who is old Carc? He was a wise raven that lived on the lonely Mountain in the ancient days
2. Raven Roac
News he brings to the Advice for Thorin: Thorin’s request:
dwarves: He tells Thorin to have faith in Thorin asks Roac to let them
He tells them that Smaug Bard, even if it might cost him know when anyone comes
was killed, and that many some of his gold. near. Also he asks Roac to find
are gathering. Others are his cousin Dain and tell him to
interested in their treasure. come with an army of
dwarves.

3. Dwarves' war preparation

 blocked the gate with a wall of stones
 hauled stuff they needed up with ropes
 made a pool of water to block entrance to the gate
The Song – Bilbo didn’t like it because it reminded him of war.
4. The Disagreement –
Bard’s reasons for deserving treasure: Thorin’s response:
He was the heir of Girion. He will give them nothing under the threat
He slayed the dragon. of force, he will only pay for the price of the
The men of Lake-town helped the dwarves goods they received from men of Lake-
when they got there. town when they aided them, and no man
has a claim on the treasure of his people.

5."besieged” (explain what this means): It means they are stuck in the mountain because they
will not bargain with their enemies, who are gathered around them with arms.

6. Your opinion:
Is Bard right? (explain) Is Thorin greedy? (explain)
ANSWERS WILL VARY

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1. Important Quotation – “I will be avenged on anyone who finds it and withholds it.”
Who said it? Thorin
What’s he talking about? the missing Arkenstone – He is searching for it.
How do these words affect Bilbo? He is frightened by Thorin’s threat, since he has the stone.

2. Plot Development - Use text details to explain each topic.

During the night he tells Bombur he will take his watch, but
How Bilbo deceives it’s not out of kindness. He has a plan to sneak off to bargain
Bombur: with Bard and the Elvenking—Thorin’s enemies.

They seized him quickly, in When Bilbo got to the camp of Bard and the Elvenking, they
spite of their surprise. couldn’t believe he was outside of the mountain and in their
territory. They grabbed him right away.

It was as if a globe had This is how the Arkenstone looked when Bard and the
been filled with moonlight Elvenking set their eyes on it when Bilbo pulled it out before
and hung before them in a them.
net woven of the glint of
frosty stars.
He’s very respectful of Bilbo and tells him he is worthy to
Elvenking's impression of wear the armor of elf-princes (because Bilbo is willing to
Bilbo: make this bargain for the good of all)

3. Characters’ Motivation -
Why does Bilbo give "the heart of Thorin" to Bard? Bilbo doesn’t want to have this
disagreement go on any longer. He hopes the Thorin will compromise now.

Why does Gandalf say, "Well done! Bilbo Baggins"? Gandalf is proud that Bilbo thought up this
clever idea to try to get Thorin to resolve the problem.

4. Gandalf's MAJOR foreshadowing: Gandalf tells Bilbo that while there may be unpleasant
times to come, Bilbo could very well be okay in the end, and also there is some good news
coming soon.

5. Why is it appropriate that the author brings Gandalf back into the action at this point?
The climax of the novel is approaching, so it’s appropriate that a major force like Gandalf,
who’s helped them in difficult situations many times, be present in the story once again.

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1. "Take him, if you wish him to live; and no friendship of mine goes with him."
Speaker: Thorin
What was happening: Thorin is rejecting Bilbo because he gave the Arkenstone to Bard and
the Elvenking—his enemies. He feels betrayed.
What the quote reveals about the speaker: It shows that Thorin thinks only of his treasure
and will not give Bilbo even a chance to explain. He values treasure over friendships.

2. Thorin’s barter for the stone: He will only give Bilbo’s 1/14 share of silver and gold for it back.
Bard, Elvenking, and Bilbo will have to share that.

3. Describe Dain’s warriors

Clothing Warrior’s Weapons
Wore steel mail that hung to knees Heavy two-handed mattocks
Legs covered in hose of metal mesh Short broad swords at sides
Round shield on back

4. "Halt!" he called in a voice like thunder, and his staff blazed forth with a flash
like lightening. "Dread has come upon you all."
Speaker: Gandalf
What was happening: Gandalf appears to inform them all that the goblins and Wargs have
entered the war and that they are everyone’s enemy from here on out.

5. The Battle of Five Armies -

Who were the Five Armies Wolves and Goblins vs. Dwarves, Elves, Men
and how were they allied?

6. "In the gloom the great dwarf gleamed like gold in a dying fire."
What was happening: Thorin rose up to fight off the goblins.
What the quote shows: It shows that he looked powerful and awesome.
Two literary devices used in this quotation:
#1.simile Example: gleamed like gold in a dying fire
The “effect” created: Thorin made to look extremely valiant and brilliant
#2.alliteration Example: gloom, great, gleamed, gold
The “effect” created: places emphasis on the descriptive wording
7. Bilbo’s Impact
His role in battle His placement during battle His ending discovery
Very little role, he puts on Standing on top of Ravenhill The Eagles are coming
the ring with the elves

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1. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be
a merrier world."
Speaker: Thorin
What was happening: He was dying and he parted in kindness toward Bilbo.
What the quote shows: It shows Thorin realized, on his deathbed, that people should be
more like Bilbo instead of like him. He was apologizing for having rejected Bilbo before.

2. "A mercy it is that I woke up when I did." Speaker: Bilbo

What the quote shows: It shows that Bilbo was glad he was able to say goodbye to Thorin
before he died. He’s glad they parted as friends.

3. Plot Details –
How were the Eagles big heroes in the war? How was Beorn a hero in the war?

 they came speeding down in the nick of  He came alone at the last minute in a
time bear’s shape

 killed the goblins who were in the war  Tossed wolves and goblins from his path

 freed the Lonely Mountain  Lifted Thorin and took him out of the
battleground

4. Thorin's Burial – How are Bard and the Elvenking involved?

At Thorin’s burial, Bard places the Arkenstone upon him and the Elvenking puts the sword
Orcrist on his tomb.
5. The Dwarves – Complete the sentence:
Fili and Kili perished in the battle, and Dain
became the new King under the Mountain.

6. Identify speaker and explain importance of each quotation.

"I would reward you most richly of all."
Bard said this to Bilbo when it was time to divide up the fourteenth share. Bard
recognized Bilbo’s valiant efforts when he had brought him the Arkenstone to parley.
"I will take your gift, O Bilbo the Magnificent! And I name you elf-friend and blessed."
The Elvenking said this in reply to Bilbo, who wanted to repay the Elvenking for the food
and wine he stole when he was in his castle.

7. Setting - Provide evidence of a “new peace” in the lands they travel to get home.
 Very few goblins, and they were hidden in deep holes (terrified)
 Wargs had vanished from the woods, men traveled without fears
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1. Gandalf tells Elrond, “The North will be freed from that horror for many long years, I hope.
Yet I wish he were banished from the world!”
Identify the accomplishment represented in Gandalf’s words: He and the other white wizards
had driven the Necromancer out of his ruling place in the south of Mirkwood.
How did Gandalf contribute to this accomplishment? He had been gone to a council of the
white wizards for that purpose when he had left the travelers.
2. Quotation:
"My dear Bilbo! Something is the matter with you! You are not the hobbit that you were."
Speaker: Gandalf
What prompted him to say this? Bilbo was so excited to see his hill that he began to sing a
song of his own, which surprised Gandalf a lot.
3. Evidence - List text evidence to back up the narrator’s assertion that “The return of Mr. Bilbo
Baggins created quite a disturbance.”
 He had been presumed dead because he was gone for so long (legal troubles)
 People had already bought his belongings at an auction
 His relative were upset—they wanted his property (had plans to live there, etc.)
4. Bilbo’s Reputation
Describe the change: WHY was this so?
Bilbo is now looked upon as strange by his Hobbits don’t usually have adventures. For the
neighbors and relatives. He becomes known most part, that’s not respectable. He is now
throughout the land because of his journey and set apart from the others because of his great
experiences with the dwarves and elves, but he accomplishments.
“loses” his reputation at his hill.

5. Describe ways in which Bilbo was “quite content” in his life at home:
 he loved the sound of the kettle on the hearth
 wrote poetry, visited elves
 wrote his memoirs, spent his money on nieces and nephews
6. News from Balin about . . .
Dale Lake-town Old and new Master of Lake-town
Bard rebuilt the town, the Very prosperous, friendship Old master got greedy, died of
valley was fertile again, between elves, men, and starvation fleeing with the gold
birds, blossoms in the dwarves, wealthy area New master-wiser and very popular
spring

7. What idea is Gandalf trying to impress upon Bilbo in his last speech to him? Bilbo is not solely
responsible for things working out well—the prophecies of old stated that they would. Bilbo
played a part in it with luck helping him, but a higher power was at work-Fate, Destiny, etc.
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