Vocabulary 11/12
a horizontal beam of wood or stone that sits above a doorway, supporting the weight of the structure above it; essentially, the top piece of a doorframe.
What is "Lintel"
In Chapter 10, Bilbo and the dwarves are welcomed to this place, known for its warmth, food, and hospitality.
What is "Lake Town"
In Chapter 11, Bilbo’s discovery of the secret door in the Lonely Mountain is triggered by this event involving the setting sun.
What is the last rays of the setting sun?
What does Bilbo take from Smaug?
- What is the "Golden Cup"
feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
What is "Weary"
This body of water is near Lake-town and is fed by the river that flows from the Lonely Mountain
What is Long Lake?
The company found ruins of this town?
What is Dale
Bilbo discovered Smaug sleeping atop this vast collection of wealth.
What is a hoard of gold and treasure?
sleep, sometimes specifically to sleep lightly or doze.
What is "Slumber"
The leader of Lake Town, he welcomed Thorin and his company.
Who is the Master of Lake-town?
This desolate area lies at the base of the Lonely Mountain, covered in ashes and scorched earth.
What is the Desolation of Smaug?
Bilbo discovers that Smaug is vulnerable in a specific area. Where is this weak spot on Smaug’s body?
What is a missing scale on Smaug's left side?
something is old-fashioned, outdated, or no longer in common use
What is "Antiquated"
This item carried Thorin and his company to Lake-town before leaving them near the river.
This type of bird made an appearance as the company searched the mountainside for the hidden entrance.
What is a thrush
This clever riddle-like phrase was used by Bilbo to introduce himself to Smaug. But it also revealed where he came from.
What is "Barrel-rider"?
When did Bilbo become the "real leader"?
What is He began to have ideas and plans of his own.
Bilbo took on the role of the leader by offering to return to Smaug's Lair.
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
What is "Stratagem"
The townsfolk sang songs of this character, the King Under the Mountain.
Who is Thorin Oakenshield
The company climbed this side of the Lonely Mountain to search for the hidden door.
What is the western side?
"It was like a globe with a thousand facets; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like snow under the stars, like rain upon the Moon!
What is the Heart of the Mountain, the Arkenstone of Thrain?