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Where had Gandalf been while he was away from Thorin & Co.?
Where had Gandalf been while he was away from Thorin & Co.?
Great council of the white wizards, masters of lore and good magic, they drove out the Necromancer.
Where did Bilbo stay on the way home?
Where did Bilbo stay on the way home?
Elrond's house - beginning of May, approach of summer.
What did Gandalf and Bilbo dig up?
What did Gandalf and Bilbo dig up?
Gold of the Trolls that they buried.
When Bilbo arrived home, what did he find?
When Bilbo arrived home, what did he find?
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What, besides spoons, did Bilbo lose?
What, besides spoons, did Bilbo lose?
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Who came to visit Bilbo a few years after his return home?
Who came to visit Bilbo a few years after his return home?
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What news did Balin bring?
What news did Balin bring?
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What were Gandalf's last words to Bilbo in this book?
What were Gandalf's last words to Bilbo in this book?
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Study Notes
Gandalf's Activities
- Gandalf attended the Great Council of the White Wizards to drive out the Necromancer, focusing on lore and good magic.
Bilbo's Stopover
- Bilbo stayed at Elrond’s house in early May, marking the approach of summer on his journey home.
Treasure Discovery
- Gandalf and Bilbo unearthed the gold that the trolls had buried.
Bilbo's Return Home
- Upon returning, Bilbo found a crowd auctioning his belongings, as they believed he had perished.
Loss of Reputation
- Besides losing his possessions, Bilbo's reputation diminished; he was no longer respected among hobbits despite being an elf-friend and having the honor of dwarves and wizards.
Visits Post-Return
- A few years after returning home, Bilbo received visits from Gandalf and Balin.
News from Balin
- Balin reported that the mountain was flourishing with life; Laketown was thriving again with a new Master and strong ties with dwarves and elves.
- The old Master died from starvation after hoarding gold instead of sharing.
- Bard successfully rebuilt Dale, attracting people back to the area.
Final Words of Gandalf
- Gandalf advised Bilbo to embrace the impact of destiny over mere luck, expressing pride in Bilbo’s journey and growth.
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