Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night
Who does Bilbo switch places with on night watch?
Bombur
When the dwarves are about to fight the elves, who else shows up?! (2)
Goblins and wolves
Who won the battle?
Where do Bilbo and Gandalf stop to rest and recover?
Rivendell
(The Last Homely House)
(The house of Elrond)
How many dwarves did Dain bring with him?
500
At the end of Ch. 16, what character is back?!
Gandalf!
TRUE or FALSE: After a good start, the dwarves/elves/men are losing the majority of the battle, before winning later on.
TRUE!
How was Bilbo well guided and well guarded on his way home?
Gandalf and Beorn were travelling with him
When Bilbo returns to Bag End, what is going on?!
His belongings are being auctioned off because he is presumed DEAD!
Who led the goblin army in the battle?
Or: Name who killed the goblin leader in the battle
Bolg
He was killed by Beorn!
What does Thorin say he will do if he finds someone with the Arkenstone?
He will seek vengeance or death on them!
What role did Bilbo play in the final battle?
He didn't do ANYTHING! (hid, invisible, off to the side)
Which characters turn the tide, helping the dwarves/elves win the battle? (2)
The eagles and Beorn!
What happened to Bard? (what did he do)
He rebuilt Dale / Lake-Town, ruled as king
TRUE or FALSE: In the end, Bilbo finally tells everyone about the invisibility ring.
FALSE!
Why does Bilbo give away the Arkenstone?!
He hopes to prevent war and bloodshed
What did Bilbo see that gives him hope? Right after, what happened to him?!
The eagles!
He is knocked unconscious by a stone
What major character dies? Before they pass away, what honorable act do they commit?
Thorin - He apologizes for his words and actions aimed at Bilbo in the previous chapter
What happened to the Master of Lake-Town?
Took gold for himself, but died of starvation
At the very end, who lost a lot of respect for Bilbo?
Many of his relatives and neighbors
- Thought he was odd because of his adventures
Bilbo said, “I may be a burglar…but I am an honest one.” What does he mean?
Strong sense of right and wrong.
Will not be dishonorable or betray others.
Values honesty and fairness.
How does Bilbo defend himself when Thorin becomes furious with him hiding / giving away the Arkenstone?
He said he was just taking his share of the treasure (1/14th share)
Where is Thorin buried, and what do Bard and the Elvenking place in his tomb?
Deep beneath the Mountain.
The Arkenstone and Orcrist (his sword)
What do Gandalf and Bilbo do with the troll's gold?
Gandalf talks about sharing it with others
Similarly, Bilbo uses it for expensive gifts, given to his nephews and nieces
Why did Gandalf leave earlier in the novel? Mentioned in Chapter 19, page 299
He was helping fight the Necromancer