The Hobbit Chapter 7

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What is the primary reason for the Wargs and goblins forming an attack party?

  • To defend their territory from the dwarves
  • To search for a new leader
  • To avenge the death of the Great Goblin (correct)
  • To protect themselves from the wizard's magic

What is the advantage of taking the northern pass through Mirkwood?

  • It will allow the group to confront the Wargs and goblins directly
  • It is a safer route than the southern pass
  • It is a shorter route to the Lonely Mountain
  • It will throw the goblins off the company's trail (correct)

Why does Beorn repeatedly warn the group to stay on the path?

  • Because the forest is home to many wild beasts
  • Because dark things lurk in Mirkwood that even the wizard does not know about (correct)
  • Because the path is narrow and easy to get lost
  • Because the group is not experienced in navigating forests

What does Beorn provide the group with to aid in their journey?

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Why does Gandalf depart from the group at the gate of the northern pass?

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Flashcards

Why attack?

To avenge the death of the Great Goblin.

Northern pass advantage?

It will mislead and confuse the goblins, causing them to lose track of the company.

Why stay on the path?

Because dangerous and unknown dark forces reside within Mirkwood.

Beorn's aid?

Food supplies and ponies to assist them on their journey.

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Gandalf's departure?

He has other important matters and responsibilities to take care of.

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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

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