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Who stole Thorin and the other dwarves treasure years ago?
This was on the wizard Gandalf’s advice to hire Bilbo as a burglar, to help them steal their treasure back from the dragon Smaug. Smaug had attacked the Dwarves’s mountain, Erebor (the Lonely Mountain) about 150 years before, and had taken both the Dwarves’ mountain and their treasure.
What is in the note that Thorin leaves for Bilbo?
The letter began with a greeting to “Burglar Bilbo” and thanks for his hospitality and offer to help. A short list of contract terms were then laid out, promising Bilbo one fourteenth of the profits (if any), with travelling and funeral expenses covered.
Why did Gandalf introduce the dwarves a few at a time to Beorn?
Why did Gandalf introduce the dwarves a few at a time to Beorn? He knew Beorn would never accept so many visitors all at once. By telling their story, he gained Beorn’s interest and respect, and by introducing the dwarves a few at a time throughout the story, he gained Beorn’s acceptance of the whole group.
Who is Gandalf Why did he visit Bilbo?
THE HOBBIT CHAPTER 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 2.What was unusual about the Tooks? | They were adventurous hobbits. |
| 3.Why did Gandalf visit Bilbo Baggins? | To take him on an adventure. |
| 4. Who was Bilbo expecting for tea? | Gandalf. |
Who killed Thorin’s grandfather?
Disillusioned, Thorin’s grandfather Thrór wandered to the Eastern gate of Moria, the old mansion of the Longbeards, now infested by Orcs. He entered it and ended up murdered and desecrated by the Orc Azog. These news were brought by his companion Nár to Thráin, thus the War of the Dwarves and Orcs began.
What was Bilbo’s mission Chapter 16?
In Chapter 16 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo takes it upon himself to avert a major battle. He’s still got the Arkenstone squirreled away inside of his pillow, and he sneaks off to give it to Bard and the Elvenking to use as a bargaining chip to get Thorin to stop the standoff.
Why does Thorin call for Bilbo and what does he tell him?
Why did Thorin call for Bilbo? Thorin was dying, he had been mortally wounded in the Battle of Five Armies. He wanted to make his peace with Bilbo before he died. Bilbo was found and brought to him just in time.
How does Gandalf introduce the dwarves to Beorn?
Gandalf basically keeps Beorn talking in order to put Beorn at ease. Through their conversation, he slowly introduces the dwarves, so as not to overwhelm Beorn… before Beorn knows it, he has accepted a whole gang, not just a few travelers. In Mirkwood, the dwarves are suffering from awful hunger pains.
What does bombur dream of?
Bombur dreams of a woodland king and a feast in the forest.
Did Bilbo have a wife?
He married Berylla Boffin and had five children: Mungo, Pansy, Ponto, Largo, and Lily.
Who are Bilbo’s ancestors?
| Bilbo Baggins | |
|---|---|
| Race | Hobbit |
| Family | Belladonna Took (mother) Bungo Baggins (father) Gerontius “The Old” Took (grandfather) Frodo Baggins (cousin) |
| Home | Bag End, The Shire |