Chapter 13
What is the name of the town where Bilbo and the dwarves seek refuge after escaping the goblins?
Lake-town
Who is Bard
Inhabitant of Lake town
Master Bowman
Who returns with a message?
The Thrush
Why does Bilbo become afraid in this chapter?
He is hiding the Arkenstone while Thorin is loooking for it
What is the main theme of The Hobbit?
Adventure and Personal Growth
Who is the leader of Lake-Town
The leader is called "The Master"
Why were the people of Esgaroth upset at their master?
What were Fili and Kili sent to find?
Ponies and other resources
What does Bilbo give give Bard and the Elvenking?
The Arkenstone as a bargaining tool to deal with Thorin
How does greed impact the characters in the story?
It leads to conflicts and the desire for the treasure
How does Bilbo manage to sneak into the town (Lake-Town) unnoticed?
Bilbo manages to sneak into the town by hiding in a barrel.
What is Smaug's weakness
"The hallow of his left breast"
What request does Thorin make of Roac?
send messages to our kin in the Mountains of the North and tell them of our situation - especially people who are well armed
While serving as a watchman, bilbo sneaks away and visits whom?
Bard and The Elvenking
How does Bilbo's journey change him as a character?
He becomes more courages and resourceful
At the end of the chapter what do the adventureres observe, but not understand?
A gathering of many birds.
Describe what life is like for the survivors of Esgaroth
Little selter left, food was sparce, many got sick of the cold and damp climate (and afterwards died) time was filled with sickness and hunger.
What does Fortifying mean? Use it in a sentance
Means to strengthen
We will hold off the enemies by fortifying our defenses.
Gandalf
What is the role of friendship in the story?
It helps the characters overcome challenges and supports them on their journey
What is Bilbo's major discovery in this chapter?
What does he do with it and why?
The major Discovery is the Arkenstone: The heart of the mountainHe puts it in his deepest pocket and and thinks that he could pick this as his own "share" and they could take the rest.
At the end of the chapter, who advances toward the mountain of treasure?
all of the men who were still able, and most of the Elvenking's army
Describe the relationship between Thror's people and the ravens. For full points give an exmaple
Their relationship is very friendly and mutually beneficial.
An exmaple of this is the ravens would bring secret news to them in return for bright objects
What is the major theme explored in chapter 13-16?
The major theme explored in these chapters is the quest for treasure and the consequences of greed.
How does Tolkien use riddles in the novel?
Used as a way to solve problems / conflict and outsmart opponents