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Describe Mirkwood.
Describe Mirkwood.
Dark forest with a black river.
How did the travelers cross the black water?
How did the travelers cross the black water?
They found a boat, and 2 by 2 used a rope to pull them across.
What happened to Bombur at the black river crossing?
What happened to Bombur at the black river crossing?
Bombur fell into the river.
What did Bilbo see from the top of the oak tree in Mirkwood?
What did Bilbo see from the top of the oak tree in Mirkwood?
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Why did the travelers leave the path?
Why did the travelers leave the path?
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What happened as soon as they entered the ring of light to beg for food?
What happened as soon as they entered the ring of light to beg for food?
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How did Bilbo get separated from the others in Mirkwood?
How did Bilbo get separated from the others in Mirkwood?
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What made Bilbo feel fierce and bold?
What made Bilbo feel fierce and bold?
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Identify Sting.
Identify Sting.
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How did Bilbo rescue the dwarves from the spiders?
How did Bilbo rescue the dwarves from the spiders?
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Who was missing after the travelers were rescued from the spiders?
Who was missing after the travelers were rescued from the spiders?
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How did Thorin get separated from the others?
How did Thorin get separated from the others?
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Study Notes
Mirkwood Overview
- Mirkwood is depicted as a dark forest characterized by a black river, enhancing its ominous atmosphere.
Crossing the Black River
- The travelers used a boat to navigate the black river, pulling themselves across with a rope in pairs.
Bombur's Incident
- Bombur fell into the black river during the crossing, adding to the group's challenges.
Bilbo's Perspective from the Oak Tree
- From an oak tree in Mirkwood, Bilbo experienced the warmth of the sun and wind, observing the dense forest filled with spiders and numerous butterflies.
The Allure of the Light
- The travelers strayed from their path after noticing a circle of light, driven by their desire to beg for food.
Disappearance in the Light
- Upon entering the circle of light, it extinguished suddenly, causing disarray and making everyone lose their way.
Separation in Darkness
- Bilbo became separated from the group due to the darkness that obscured visibility, complicating their journey.
Bilbo's Transformation
- Bilbo's sense of fierceness and bravery emerged when he single-handedly killed spiders to save his friends.
Sting as a Weapon
- Sting is Bilbo's sword, instrumental in his battles against the spiders in Mirkwood.
Rescuing the Dwarves
- Bilbo devised a strategy to rescue the dwarves from the spiders by throwing rocks at them and using his invisibility ring to distract the creatures.
Missing Member After Rescue
- Following the rescue from the spiders, it was revealed that Thorin was missing from the group.
Thorin's Capture
- Thorin became separated from the group after being captured by elves while searching for food.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 8 of 'The Hobbit' with these flashcards. Explore key details about Mirkwood and the travelers' journey as they navigate the challenges within this dark forest. Perfect for fans of Tolkien's adventure narrative.
