Prologue and Chapter 1 Flashcards
Describe Hobbits
they are said to be fat and short. they walk barefoot. they like to dress in bright colors because it describes their personality. they dont call much attention today, but there were alot in ancient history. They are quick and very skillful with tools. they like peace and quiet.
What is the name of bilbos story of his journey into the east
the Hobbit
what special skill do hobbits have
special skill to disappear silently, but it is not magic. they are skillful with tools
are dwarves taller or shorter than hobbits
taller
who are hobbits related to
men
what language do hobbits speak
language of Men
and they make up some of their own words-(common speech)
why is it ironic that bilbo states frodo as his heir
he was his heir in more ways than one.. they were also cousins
what habit do hobbits have. describe
they have the habit to inhale the smoke of a burnin gherb. they smoke pipe weed. its called nicotiana
how many years have passed since bilbos adventure
60 years
where did much of bilbos considerable wealth come from
it came from the treasure that he brought back from his journey into the east . (the Ring)
where does bilbo keep the ring
secured by a chain in his pocket
bilbos age when the story begins
111 years
frodos age when the story begins
33 years
name of bilbos home
Bag End
name of bilbo´s village
Hobbiton
what word describes Bilbos lack of changed
unchanged
what did Old Ham Gamgee “The Gaffer” do for Bilbo? whats his sons name and what does he do?
The Gaffer tended the garden at Bag End, his son, Sam Gamgee, carried on his father’s job
Describe Gandalf.
Gandalf was an old magician, who was known to be very skillful with fireworks, light, and smoke. He always knows everything. he seems slightly suspicious. He was famous for the cool tricks he did. He often left Bag End without telling anyone, and comes back at random
what did Bilbo tell Gandalf he needs
a holiday
where did bilbo place the Ring before Gandalf reached Bag End? Where did he intend to place it?
he placed it in an envelope addressed to Frodo in his pocket. he meant to place the envelope with the Ring on the mantelpiece.
what does bilbo mean by, I Feel all thin, sort of strected, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread?
he feels worn out and is starting to feel old on the inside but he still looks preserved . he was beginning to age in his skin.
what two things does Bilbo say he wants to do
he wants to explore the wild country and the Misty Mtns. before he dies
how did bilbo say he came in possession of the Ring
he said Gollum told him to take it or he would kill him. he found the ring.
why doesnt Gandalf want bilbo to give him the Ring? Why does he tell him to place it on the mantelpiece?
he thinks the Ring wouldnt be as safe with him. he says to place it on the mantelpiece so he would wait for Frodo with the Ring there
