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How did Thorin discover how Bard acquired the Arkenstone?
How did Thorin discover how Bard acquired the Arkenstone?
Bilbo confessed
How does Bilbo justify giving the Arkenstone to Bard?
How does Bilbo justify giving the Arkenstone to Bard?
He was promised first choice of treasure, and he disposed of his share as he saw fit
What is Thorin's response to Bilbo's actions?
What is Thorin's response to Bilbo's actions?
He has no choice but to agree, and offers to give 1/14 share of treasure in exchange for the Arkenstone
What does Thorin secretly ponder and hope for?
What does Thorin secretly ponder and hope for?
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What does Bilbo leave with?
What does Bilbo leave with?
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Describe Dain's dwarf troop
Describe Dain's dwarf troop
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As the dwarves mount an attack, what do the dwarves witness?
As the dwarves mount an attack, what do the dwarves witness?
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Besides the elves and lake-men, who is advancing toward the mountain according to Gandalf?
Besides the elves and lake-men, who is advancing toward the mountain according to Gandalf?
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Who is involved in the Battle of Five Armies?
Who is involved in the Battle of Five Armies?
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What unites the dwarves, men, and elves?
What unites the dwarves, men, and elves?
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What completely shuts out light and fills the dwarves with dread?
What completely shuts out light and fills the dwarves with dread?
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Why is the ring only a minimal advantage during battle?
Why is the ring only a minimal advantage during battle?
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Who first charged at the goblins?
Who first charged at the goblins?
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Why did Bilbo stake out on Ravenhill among the wood elves?
Why did Bilbo stake out on Ravenhill among the wood elves?
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Why would Bilbo prefer Smaug had been left with all the treasure?
Why would Bilbo prefer Smaug had been left with all the treasure?
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Who returns at the end of the chapter?
Who returns at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
The Arkenstone and Thorin's Response
- Bilbo confesses to Thorin about giving the Arkenstone to Bard.
- Bilbo justifies his action by saying he had a right to first choice of treasure and disposed of his share as he saw fit.
- Thorin has no choice but to agree to Bilbo's action and offers to give 1/14 share of treasure in exchange for the Arkenstone.
Thorin's Secret Hope
- Thorin secretly hopes that Dain and his troops will reacquire the Arkenstone for him.
Bilbo's Departure
- Bilbo leaves with nothing but a coat of mail, or armor.
Dain's Dwarf Troop
- Dain's troop is described as strong for their height, yielding heavy two-handed mattocks.
- They wear beards forked, plaited, and tucked into belts, and have caps of iron and grim faces.
- Their legs are covered with hose of fine, flexible metal mesh, and they bear large backpacks and weapons.
- They would stand a siege for weeks.
The Battle of Five Armies
- The dwarves witness vast clouds of birds eliminating the sky's light as they mount an attack.
- Gandalf reveals that besides the elves and lake-men, the goblins are advancing toward the mountain.
- The Battle of Five Armies involves goblins and Wargs (wild wolves) vs. elves, men, and dwarves.
- The dwarves, men, and elves are united by their shared hatred of the goblins.
The Bat Cloud and Ring's Limitation
- A large bat cloud completely shuts out light and fills the dwarves with dread.
- The ring is only a minimal advantage during battle because it won't stop arrows and spears from striking.
The Battle Progresses
- The elves are the first to charge at the goblins.
- Bilbo stakes out on Ravenhill among the wood elves for a better chance of escape and to defend the Elvenking if needed.
- Bilbo would prefer Smaug had been left with all the treasure, so the adventurers, men, and elves would not meet such an awful demise.
- The eagles return at the end of the chapter.
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Study questions about Chapter 17 of The Hobbit, covering events and characters in the story.
