Hobbit Chapter 19 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Elrond's house - beginning of May, approach of summer.

What did Gandalf and Bilbo dig up?

Gold of the Trolls that they buried.

When Bilbo arrived home, what did he find?

A crowd of people at his door; auctioning off all of his things - they thought he was dead. Signup and view all the answers

What, besides spoons, did Bilbo lose?

His reputation, he was an elf-friend, had the honor of dwarves and wizards, and was no longer respectable among the hobbits. Signup and view all the answers

Who came to visit Bilbo a few years after his return home?

Gandalf and Balin. Signup and view all the answers

What news did Balin bring?

Mountain tilled, rich, birds, blossoms, fruit, feasting; Laketown was refounded, more prosperous, much wealth, new Master, great friendship with the dwarves and elves; old Master took gold for himself, and died of starvation in the Waste; Bard rebuilt Dale, and people came from all directions to repopulate it. Signup and view all the answers

What were Gandalf's last words to Bilbo in this book?

Gandalf told Bilbo to not be so amazed, he implied that destiny had to do with what happened, it was not all just luck. He was very proud of Bilbo. Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of Chapter 19 of 'The Hobbit' with these flashcards. Learn key events and details, including Gandalf's activities and Bilbo's journey home. Perfect for revision or quick reference.