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who is the main character in the hobbit?
bilbo baggins
what kind of creature is bilbo?
what is the name of the wizard who comes to visit bilbo?
Gandalf
what is the dragons name in the hobbit?
smaug
what does bilbo find that can make him invisible?
the magic ring
who leads the group of dwarves?
thorin oakensheild
what kind of creature is gollum?
a small,slimy,sneaky kind of creature
what does bilbo steal from smaug?
a golden cup (later the arkenstone)
what mountain are the dwarves trying to reach?
the lonely mountain
what kind of creature is smaug?
dragon
what is the name of the sword bilbo uses on his adventure?
sting
who kills smaug the dragon?
bard the bowman
What is the Arkenstone, and why is it important?
It’s a rare and beautiful gem that Thorin sees as the heart of the mountain and a symbol of his right to rule.
What does Beorn turn into?
a bear
What kind of creatures live in the Misty Mountains and capture the company in a cave?
goblins
What riddle does Bilbo ask Gollum that accidentally wins him the game?
"What have I got in my pocket?"
What is the name of Thorin’s grandfather, who originally found the Arkenstone?
Thrain (Thorin’s father) or Thror (Thorin’s grandfather — he found it)
Why are the dwarves imprisoned by the Elvenking in Mirkwood?
Because they refuse to explain their purpose or mission.
How does Bilbo help the dwarves escape the Elvenking’s halls?
He hides them in barrels that are floated down the river.
What is the name of the raven that brings news and advice to Thorin?
Roäc
What does Bilbo see on the wall of Smaug’s lair that helps him later?
A bare patch on Smaug’s chest where his scales are missing — his weak spot.
What is Bilbo’s official role in the dwarves’ company?
burglar
Who is the Master of Lake-town, and what happens to him after the dragon is killed?
He runs off with gold and dies in the wilderness
What treasure does Thorin prize above all others?
The Arkenstone
Why is the Battle of the Five Armies fought?
Because men, elves, and dwarves argue over the treasure of the Lonely Mountain, and then goblins and wargs attack, forcing them to unite.