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What did Bilbo find in the morning?
What did Bilbo find in the morning?
A note from the dwarves saying they left and to meet them.
What were the terms of Bilbo's contract with the dwarves?
What were the terms of Bilbo's contract with the dwarves?
1/14 share of profits.
From where did the company plan to leave and at what time?
From where did the company plan to leave and at what time?
The Dragon Inn, 11 a.m.
Who disappeared from the journey as the going got worse?
Who disappeared from the journey as the going got worse?
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What happened which caused them to lose most of their food?
What happened which caused them to lose most of their food?
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What creatures were roasting mutton at a huge fire? Describe these creatures.
What creatures were roasting mutton at a huge fire? Describe these creatures.
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What did Bilbo tell the trolls he was?
What did Bilbo tell the trolls he was?
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What happened to the dwarves? How did Gandalf save the dwarves?
What happened to the dwarves? How did Gandalf save the dwarves?
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What did they do with the pots of coins?
What did they do with the pots of coins?
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Where had Gandalf disappeared to?
Where had Gandalf disappeared to?
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Study Notes
Bilbo's Morning Discovery
- Bilbo found a note from the dwarves indicating they had left and instructing him to join them.
Bilbo's Contract
- The agreement with the dwarves specified Bilbo would receive 1/14 of the profits from their adventure.
Departure Details
- The company intended to leave from the Dragon Inn at 11 a.m.
Gandalf's Departure
- Gandalf mysteriously vanished from the group as their journey became more challenging.
Food Loss Incident
- Most of their food supplies were lost when the ponies, frightened, bolted into a river.
Encounter with Trolls
- Trolls were found roasting mutton by a large fire; they were described as dumb, big, and ugly.
Bilbo's Disguise
- When confronting the trolls, Bilbo introduced himself as "Bur-Hobbit," claiming to be a cook.
Dwarves' Capture and Rescue
- The dwarves were captured and placed in bags by the trolls; Gandalf saved them by cleverly opening the bags.
Treasure Handling
- The group decided to bury the pots of coins they found, rather than take them.
Gandalf's Whereabouts
- At one point, Gandalf had disappeared to attend a meeting, leaving the group temporarily.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 of 'The Hobbit' with these flashcards. Explore key events and characters, including Bilbo's contract and the company's plan. Perfect for fans looking to reinforce their understanding of this classic tale.
