Chapter 3 Flashcards
where does Gandalf recommend frodo go on his first journey? what direction will he travel? why will sam be delighted about this plan?
Gandalf recommends Frodo to go east to Rivendell. Sam will be delighted because they will get to visit the Elves as they pass by them
How old is Frodo when he starts the journey? bilbo?
frodo is 50. bilbo is 128
where does Frodo buy a house
in Crickhollow. the country beyond Bucklebury
before Gandalf leaves, what is his last warning to Frodo
to once again, “Dont use the Ring.”
Which of frodo’s friends went to set up his new house.
merry brandybuck (meriadoc) and fatty bolger (fredegar)
what time of year did frodo leave bag end? what date? what time of day is it when they leave? who travels with frodo ? Why did they travel at this time of day?
they left one day after Frodo and Bilbos birthday, September 23rd. It is Autumn. They leave at nightfall because they dont want many people to watch them leave or call any attention.
who does frodo overhear being questioned about his whereabouts
Old Gaffer
describe the dark rider they encounter while on the road. what strange thing does the rider do? what does sam reveal to Frodo about the Rider
The dark rider is covered in a black cloak and hood. they strangely made a noise as if he was sniffing to look for a smell. his face could not be seen. sam reveals that a strange customer was asking his father for mr. baggins at bag end. he seemed mad when he foundout that bilbo had left.
at this point, Frodo and his friends decide to take a different route to buckland - what?
frodo decides to take the way to Woodhall to reach Buckland
who do they encounter next? Who is Gildor
they encounter the elves. gildor is the leader of the House of Finrod
does gildor know specifically the danger that is after Frodo? what does gildor say about the danger
Gildor knows the danger of the Dark Rider that is after Frodo and says that they are deadly and no words should be spoken of them. they are servants of the Enemy.
gildor says that Black Riders are_________- what does Gildor name frodo?
black riders= Servants of the Enemy- sauron
Frodo is named Elf-friend
When Frodo asks ‘where shall i find my courage’? What does Gildor say and what does this statement mean? Think outside the box…
Gildor says, “courage is found in unlikely places.” Gildor means that you find courage in the places where you least expect it.
