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Where along the skirts of the mountain did the adventurers make their first camp?
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?
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?
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?
Who made the adventurers search on the Western slopes for the secret door?
What made the secret door so difficult to find?
What made the secret door so difficult to find?
Immediately after locating the secret door, what complication do the adventurers experience?
Immediately after locating the secret door, what complication do the adventurers experience?
Who could not travel the narrow path toward the secret door, and why?
Who could not travel the narrow path toward the secret door, and why?
Upon hearing Dwalin talk about him, why does Bilbo become frustrated?
Upon hearing Dwalin talk about him, why does Bilbo become frustrated?
Why does Bilbo remain calm when he sees the thrush?
Why does Bilbo remain calm when he sees the thrush?
Quote: 'I am too fat for such fly-walks!' Who speaks this and what does it imply?
Quote: 'I am too fat for such fly-walks!' Who speaks this and what does it imply?
Flashcards
First camp location?
First camp location?
Western side of the Southern spur, which ended in Ravenhill.
The quest of Balin, Bilbo, Fili, and Kili?
The quest of Balin, Bilbo, Fili, and Kili?
A secret door; the Front Gate.
Who had the most spirit?
Who had the most spirit?
Bilbo had more spirit than the rest of the adventurers.
Who suggested searching the Western slopes?
Who suggested searching the Western slopes?
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Why was the door difficult to find?
Why was the door difficult to find?
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Complication at the secret door?
Complication at the secret door?
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Who couldn't travel the narrow path?
Who couldn't travel the narrow path?
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Bilbo's frustration?
Bilbo's frustration?
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Why Bilbo is calm seeing the thrush?
Why Bilbo is calm seeing the thrush?
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Quote: 'I am too fat for such fly-walks!'
Quote: 'I am too fat for such fly-walks!'
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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.
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