Hobbit Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Describe Mirkwood.

Dark forest with a black river.

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?

Bombur fell into the river.

What did Bilbo see from the top of the oak tree in Mirkwood?

He felt the sun and wind, saw forest all around him, little spiders, and tons of butterflies. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the travelers leave the path?

They saw a circle of light with food and went to beg for food. Signup and view all the answers

What happened as soon as they entered the ring of light to beg for food?

The light went out and everything disappeared, everyone got lost. Signup and view all the answers

How did Bilbo get separated from the others in Mirkwood?

It was too dark to see anyone. Signup and view all the answers

What made Bilbo feel fierce and bold?

He killed the spiders and saved his friends all by himself. Signup and view all the answers

Identify Sting.

Bilbo's sword that he used to kill the spiders. Signup and view all the answers

How did Bilbo rescue the dwarves from the spiders?

He threw rocks to get them down, and used his ring to mock and distract the spiders while he rescued the dwarves. Signup and view all the answers

Who was missing after the travelers were rescued from the spiders?

Thorin. Signup and view all the answers

How did Thorin get separated from the others?

The elves took him as he went looking for food. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.