Characters
The hobbit that is employed as a burglar on a quest to retake the Lonely Mountain.
Who is Bilbo?
What is the goal of the quest?
To retake the Lonely Mountain and the treasure from the dragon Smaug.
The species that live in Rivendell.
The elves.
Why is the ring special?
It is a ring of power that makes its wearer invisible.
What two shapes can Beorn take?
Man and bear.
Who is Gollum?
Elven swords, food, and drink.
Why wasn't Gandalf caught by the goblins?
How did Bilbo discover the ring's ability?
It slipped on his finger when Gollum chased and Gollum didn't see him.
why are the dwarves happy to be taken prisoner by the Wood-elves?
They are starving.
A wizard; convinces 13 dwarves to take a hobbit on a quest as a burglar
Who is Gandalf?
What awakens Bilbo's Took side?
The song sung by the dwarves, and the map of the secret door.
What made the Great Goblin angry?
Thorin owning Orcrist, the elven sword the goblins call Biter.
What does Bilbo not tell the dwarves about his adventure with Gollum?
About the magic ring he found.
The name Bilbo gives his elven dagger.
Sting
The leader of the dwarves; a displaced prince.
Who is Thorin?
What does Gandalf give Thorin (that belonged to his father and grandfather)?
The map of the mountain and key to the secret door.
How does Bilbo get lost at the end of chapter 4?
Goblins grab Dori, who dropped Bilbo.
Why were the Wargs in the clearing?
Waiting for the Goblins to go on a raid.
What does Beorn (and Gandalf) tell the company not to do?
Touch the enchanted stream and leave the path.
A skin-changer that helps the company before they enter Mirkwood.
Who is Beorn?
Who are Bert, William, and Tom?
The trolls.
What important information did Elrond give the company?
He read the moon-runes that explain how to find the secret door.
The creatures that save the company from the wargs and Goblins after being curious about the light and noise in the forest.
The Eagles.
How do the dwarves escape the Elvenking's palace?
Bilbo places them in wine barrels that are pushed out a trap door and float down to Lake-town.