He thought it best to have Bilbo Baggins go on an adventure.
Who is Gandalf?
Bilbo's home.
Where is "a hole in the ground" (1)?
Bilbo is hired to work as this when first commissioned by Gandalf and co.
What is a "burglar" (19)?
Rightful king of the dwarves.
Who is Thorin Oakenshield?
The goblins' home.
The trolls turn into this when exposed to daylight.
What is stone (41)?
The creature who lives beneath the goblins and plays a game of riddles with Bilbo.
Who is Gollum?
The location where a character who plays riddles with Bilbo lives.
What is an island in the middle of an underground lake (71)?
These "clever things" are made by the goblins.
What are weapons and pieces for torture (62)?
The goblins feared this sword.
What is "Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver, Biter, or Glamdring" (63-64)?
The location where Smaug the dragon lives.
What is the Lonely Mountain?
Bilbo's newfound ability when slipping on the Ring.
What is turn invisible?
Bilbo Baggins got his adventurous spirit from THIS side of the family
What is his mother's side? Belladonna Took's side (2)?
The day when the secret door in the Lonely Mountain will reveal itself.
What is Durin's Day (53)?
Whenever a character who is in dire circumstances is miraculously saved at the last moment.
What is "deus ex machina"?