The Hobbit Chapter 11 Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where along the skirts of the mountain did the adventurers make their first camp?

Western side of the Southern spur, which ended in Ravenhill.

What were Balin, Bilbo, Fili, and Kili sent to locate?

A secret door; the Front Gate

Who, strangely, had more spirit than the rest of the adventurers?

Bilbo had more spirit

Who made the adventurers search on the Western slopes for the secret door?

Bilbo did Signup and view all the answers

What made the secret door so difficult to find?

Cliff's overhang obscured view from below. From a distance, it was too small to take much notice. Signup and view all the answers

Immediately after locating the secret door, what complication do the adventurers experience?

The door won't open, and there is no keyhole. Signup and view all the answers

Who could not travel the narrow path toward the secret door, and why?

Bombur could not because he was too large. Signup and view all the answers

Upon hearing Dwalin talk about him, why does Bilbo become frustrated?

He resents the expectation that he must always save the other adventurers now that Gandalf is gone. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bilbo remain calm when he sees the thrush?

He recalls the riddle on the map: 'Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the keyhole.' Signup and view all the answers

Quote: 'I am too fat for such fly-walks!' Who speaks this and what does it imply?

Bombur speaks. He cannot travel the narrow path due to his size. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Camp Location

The adventurers established their first camp on the western side of the Southern spur at Ravenhill.

Quest for the Secret Door

Balin, Bilbo, Fili, and Kili were tasked with locating a secret door, specifically referred to as the Front Gate.

Bilbo's Spirit

Among the adventurers, Bilbo displayed more spirit and determination than the others.

Command for Search

It was Bilbo who directed the search on the Western slopes for the elusive secret door.

Difficulty of Discovery

The secret door was challenging to find due to a cliff's overhang, which obstructed the view from below, and its small size made it hard to notice from a distance.

Complication After Discovery

After locating the secret door, the adventurers faced a dilemma as the door would not open, and there was no visible keyhole.

Bombur's Limitations

Bombur was unable to traverse the narrow path leading to the secret door due to his larger size.

Bilbo's Frustration

Bilbo felt frustrated upon overhearing Dwalin speak about him, feeling burdened by the expectation to save his companions now that Gandalf had departed.

Calmness in the Face of Challenges

Upon seeing the thrush, Bilbo remained calm as he recalled the map’s riddle, which indicated the right moment to access the keyhole, highlighting his cleverness in navigating challenges.

Bombur's Quote

Bombur humorously expressed his predicament with the quote, "I am too fat for such fly-walks!" indicating his struggle with the narrow path, adding a touch of levity to the unfolding drama.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 11 of 'The Hobbit' with these flashcard questions. This quiz covers key events, characters, and locations as the adventurers continue their journey. Perfect for students and fans who want to deepen their understanding of Tolkien's classic.