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Vocab Kate 9th > The Hobbit > Flashcards

The Hobbit Flashcards

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Chap 1-1 What is learned about Bilbo Baggins’ character when the dwarves enter his home?

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Hospitable

He doesn’t like surprises

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Chapter One _____

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An unexpected party.

- Dwarves comes to Bilbo’s hobbit hole -

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Chapter Two _____ ?

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Roast Muffin

- The trills turn to stone -

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Chapter Three _____ ?

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A Short Rest

- The dwarves stay with elves for 14 days -

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Chapter Four _____ ?

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Over hill & Under hill

- The dwarves are captured by goblins -

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Chapter 4-1 why does Bilbo follow the dwarves commands?

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Because he is intimidated

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Chapter 4-2 Which newly introduced trait of Bilbo’s is a great advantage to a burglar?

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He is quiet

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Chapter 4-3 What behavior of trolls causes their downfall?

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Arguing

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Chapter 4-4 what special qualities does Gandalf possess which enable him to rescue his friends?

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He threw his voice

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Chapter 4-5 What impression of Bilbo do you form when he finds William’s keys?

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Curious

Unsure of himself

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Chapter 4-6 What important clue does Elrond find & what particular knowledge does he use to find it?

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Rune letters

He’s so old he understands the old dwarfish language

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Chapter Five _____ ?

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Riddles in the Dark

- Finds Ring -

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Chapter Six _____ ?

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Out of the Fry Pan into the Fire

- Eagles Rescue from Trees -

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Chapter Seven _____ ?

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Queer Lodgings

- Beorn helps the dwarfs -

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Chapter 7-1 What kind of occasions make Bilbo think about being home?

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When he’s miserable

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Chapter 7-2 Why does Gandalf feel a stronger allegiance towards Bilbo than the dwarves do?

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He choose him

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Chapter 7-3 Why doesn’t Bilbo tell the dwarves about the magic ring?

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Because he’s mad at them he wants to save it for later

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Chapter 7-4 What causes Gandalf to decide that it is time to leave the quest?

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It’s not his adventure

He has business elsewhere

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Chapter 7-5 Beorn is described as a “skin-changer”. What does that mean? What adjectives best describe him?

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Changes from bear to man

Forceful, arrogant, faithful to friends

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Chapter 7-6 Why is Beorn willing to help Gandalf & the others?

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Because he believes them

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Chapter 7-7 Compare the entrance of the dwarves into Beorn’s home with their entrance into Bilbo’s home in Chapter 1?

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Two by two’s

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Chapter 7-9 Why is Chapter 5 considered the turning point of the novel?

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Because Bilbo finds the ring

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Chapter Eight _____ ?

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Flies & Spiders

- Bilbo uses sting to release the dwarves -

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Chapter Nine _____ ?

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Barrels out of Band

- Dwarves in Elvenking’s prison -

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Chapter Ten _____ ?

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A Warm Welcome

- Dwarves & Bilbo arrive in Lake Town -

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Chapters 10-1 What special qualities do Bilbo & Thorin possess that cause them to emerge as leaders of the group?

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Bilbo’s a careful thinker

Thorin’s organized & able to delegate

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Chapter 10-3 What advice given by Beorn & Gandalf do the Hobbit & dwarves neglect to follow?

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To stay on path

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Chapter 10-4 What role does luck play in the rescue of the dwarves?

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From the Elvenking the guard was drunk

They didn’t check barrels

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Chapter 10- 5 How does Bilbo’s self-concept change in the forest?
What experiences caused the changes?

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Bilbo becomes confident because he kills the spider without any help

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Chapter 10-7 why doesn’t Thorin want the Elvenking to know about his quest?

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Because he doesn’t want to share the treasure

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Chapter 10-10 what news does Gandalf receive that makes him decide to rejoin Bilbo?

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That the road through the forest is very unsafe

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Chapter 10- 11 what are the attitudes of the inhabitants of Lake Town toward Thorin’s mission?

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Most respect him

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Chapter 10-13 what help does the Master give to Thorin & his group? Why he is so helpful?

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Ponies, boats, food

He wants to get rid of the dwarves because they are causing distractions in the town

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Chapter Eleven _____ ?

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On the Doorstep

- Bilbo uses thinking to solve ? problem -

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Chapter Twelve _____ ?

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Inside Information

- First time in dragon’s lair -

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Chapter Thirteen _____ ?

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Not at Home

- dwarves &. Bilbo investigates treasure

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Chapter 13-1. What happens to permit Thorin to fit the key into the hole?

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Sun, moon & thrush

thrush knows last light of Durin’s day shows the key hole

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Chapter 13-2 How do the dwarves let Bilbo down?

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By not going with him into the dragon’s liar

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Chapter 13-3 What is meant by “the desire of dwarves”?

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Gold Fever

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Chapter 13-4 what is one useful thing that Bilbo learns as a result of his second encounter with the dragon?

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His weak spot

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Chapter 13-5 Why does Bilbo take the Arkenstone? What are his feelings when he takes it?

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Curious , wants his portion, mad at dwarves

Both excitement & guilt

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Chapter 13-6 In spite of the dragon’s reaction to Bilbo taking the cup, why do the dwarves take so much treasure from his liar?

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They believe they own all

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Chapter 13- 7 why do the dwarves & Bilbo leave the palace? How do Balin & Thorin know how to escape?

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They don’t know where the dragon is

They once lived in the mountains

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Chapter Fourteen _____ ?

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Fire & Water

- Smog destroys Lake Town -

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Chapter Fifteen _____ ?

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The Gathering of Clouds

- The armies of Bard & elves gather against Thorin -

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Chapter Sixteen _____ ?

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A Thief in the Night

- Bilbo gives Arkenstone to Bard -

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Chapter 16-1 what does the dragon leave the palace & attack Esgarath?

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He thinks the men are helping the dwarves

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Chapter 16 -2 Bard shows his skill & intelligence by n strutting the villagers to cut the bridges & by slaying the dragon. What part does lineage play in his success?

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He can understand the Thrush - Black Arrow

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Chapter 16-4 what are the differences between Master & Bard?

Who killed Smaug?

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Words & actions

Bard

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Chapter 16-5 State on reason why the Elvenking decides to leave home & travel to Esgarath?

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Dragon is dead & treasure is unguarded

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Chapter 16-6 why is Bilbo willing to end his quest with the killing of Smaug while Thorin is not?

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Bilbo wants to go home

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Chapter 16-7 what was the advice given to Thorin by Roac, son of Carc?

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Trust Bard

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Chapter 16-8 what does Bombur mean when he says that Thorin is a dwarf with a stiff neck?

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Stubborn

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Chapter 16-9 What about the elves justifies Bilbo’s faith in them?

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He has always liked elves

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Chapter Seventeen _____ ?

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The Clouds Burst

- Thorin dies , Battle of 5 Armies

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Chapter Eighteen_____ ?

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The Return Journey

- Beorn, Elvenking, Bilbo, Gandolf leave the mountain

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Chapter Nineteen _____ ?

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The Last Stage

- Bilbo realizes he has lost. His reputation as a respectable hobbit

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Chapter 19-1 what does Thorin promise in exchange for the Arkenstone?

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1/4 of the treasure

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Chapter 19-3 what greater value makes Elvenking set aside his anger at Thorin & say that he will not begin a war for gold?

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He values life

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Chapter 19-4 why does Dain agree to join with Bard & the Elvenking when Gandalf says it time for council?

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Goblins

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Chapter 19-5 Describe the Goblins behaviors toward their own during the onslaught?

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They don’t care about each other

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Chapter 19-6 Why does Bilbo stand on Ravenhill with the elves at the end of the battle?

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Safety

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Chapter 19-7 In what spirit does Dain give his gifts?

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Generously

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Chapter 19-8 What reputation does Bilbo lose?

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Within his home

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Chapter 19-9 explain the meaning of the last sentence in the book?

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Insignificant people are important

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14 characters

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1 Bilbo a hobbit
2 Gandalf drives out Necromancer
3 Bard kills the dragon
4 Smaug  a dragon 
5 Bombur falls in river / falls asleep
6 Fili & Kili - Thorin's nephews who are killed in battle
7 Bolg - head goblin in the Battle of 5 Armies
8 Beorn - a skin-changer
9 Elrond -interprets maps 
10 Ocrist - Thorin's sword
11 Thorin - buried with Arkenstone - head dwarf
12 Gollum - creature who loses a ring
13 Belladonna Took - Bilbo's mother 
14 Wargs - wolves

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