5 Questions
What is the primary reason for the Wargs and goblins forming an attack party?
To avenge the death of the Great Goblin
What is the advantage of taking the northern pass through Mirkwood?
It will throw the goblins off the company's trail
Why does Beorn repeatedly warn the group to stay on the path?
Because dark things lurk in Mirkwood that even the wizard does not know about
What does Beorn provide the group with to aid in their journey?
Food and ponies
Why does Gandalf depart from the group at the gate of the northern pass?
Because he has other business to attend to
Study Notes
Gandalf's Departure and Meeting Beorn
- Gandalf announces his departure from the company, but promises to help them find food and ponies before leaving
- He leads the company to the house of Beorn, a half-man, half-bear creature who lives in the woods outside Mirkwood
- Beorn is a powerful being who has a great wooden house and is a shapeshifter, able to change into many creatures and speak their native language
Beorn's Hospitality
- Beorn offers the company food and lodging, and they are greeted by many animals who serve under Beorn in return for protection
- The company has dinner and spends the night at Beorn's home
Preparing for Mirkwood
- Bilbo wakes up to strange noises outside, but goes back to sleep
- The next morning, Gandalf and Beorn share their findings with the company, warning them of an attack party of Wargs and goblins
- Beorn recommends taking the northern pass (the elf path) through Mirkwood, which will bring them near the Lonely Mountain
- He warns the group to never stray from the path, as it is not entirely safe
Departure for Mirkwood
- Beorn provides the group with food and ponies to carry them to the gate at the start of the path
- Gandalf departs, wishing the company the best and reminding them to stay on the path
- The dwarves and Bilbo begin their journey into Mirkwood, aware of the dark things that lurk in the forest
Gandalf bids farewell to the company, but helps them prepare for their journey through Mirkwood by taking them to Beorn's house. Beorn, a half-man, half-bear creature, advises the company on how to behave.
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