The Hobbit Chapters 11-19 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why won't the men of Lake-town stay with the dwarves?

They are afraid to go near the lonely mountain because the dragon Smaug lives there.

Where does the expedition make each of their three camps?

First camp on the western side of the great southern spur; Second camp in a long narrow valley where the gates of the river stood; Third camp higher up on the mountain.

What causes the door to appear?

The sun and the moon were in the sky together, a red ray of sun escaped and a gleam of light fell on the smooth rock revealing the keyhole.

Who goes partway down the tunnel with Bilbo?

Balin Signup and view all the answers

What does Bilbo take from the hoard?

A great two-handled cup as heavy as Bilbo could carry. Signup and view all the answers

Bilbo quotes two of his father's sayings. What are they?

Third time pays for all and every worm has its weak spot. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the real leader of the expedition?

Bilbo Signup and view all the answers

What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?

Smaug is not familiar with the scent of a hobbit, as Bilbo is wearing the ring. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?

He has a weak spot where one of his scales is missing. Signup and view all the answers

What proverb does Bilbo invent?

You aren't nearly through this adventure yet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arkenstone?

A great white gem that was found by dwarves and is considered the heart of the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

What does Thorin give Bilbo?

A small coat of mail made of silver steel (mithril) with a belt of pearls and crystals. Signup and view all the answers

Which hall leads to the Front Gate?

The great chamber of Thror Signup and view all the answers

Why do the dwarves leave the underground halls?

They leave in fear of Smaug's return. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Smaug decide to destroy Lake-town? Whose 'fault' is it that he decides to seek revenge?

Smaug believes the Lake-men helped the dwarves; Bilbo's mention of barrels triggered his anger. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the guard 'with a grim voice'?

Bard Signup and view all the answers

Why do the men of Esgaroth destroy the bridges?

They destroy the bridges so that Smaug can't get to Lake-town. Signup and view all the answers

Why can Bard understand the thrush?

He was from the race of Dale. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the people of Esgaroth angry with Thorin? Do they have a right to be angry?

They believe Thorin woke the dragon and sent him to destroy Lake-town. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ravenhill get its name?

There lived a wise pair of ravens named old Carc and his wife. Signup and view all the answers

How old is Roac (Raven)?

153 years old Signup and view all the answers

When does Thorin first name himself King under the Mountain?

When the Lake-men and Elvish bowmen are at the front gate. Signup and view all the answers

How does Bilbo leave the mountain without being caught?

He offers to take over Bombur's lookout shift until midnight and slips on his ring. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bilbo's plan to avoid war?

He gives Bard the Arkenstone to use it as a bargaining tool with Thorin. Signup and view all the answers

What old friend does Bilbo meet in the camp?

He meets Gandalf. Signup and view all the answers

What terms do Thorin and Bard come to?

Thorin will give them one fourteenth of the treasure in return for the Arkenstone. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lake-town and the Dwarves

Men of Lake-town avoid joining the dwarves due to fear of Smaug, the dragon residing near the Lonely Mountain.

Expedition Camps

The expedition sets up three camps:
- First camp on the western side of the great southern spur.
- Second camp in a narrow valley near the river gates.
- Third camp higher up the mountain.

The Door and the Moon Letters

The door to the mountain appears when sunlight and moonlight align, revealing the keyhole.
Dwarves, despite their lineage in creating moon letters, fail to predict this event due to impatience.

Bilbo's Journey and Discoveries

Balin accompanies Bilbo down part of the tunnel.
Bilbo takes a heavy two-handled cup from Smaug's hoard to prove he can be a burglar.
Bilbo quotes two sayings from his father: “Third time pays for all” and “every worm has its weak spot.”

Leadership and Encounters

Bilbo emerges as the true leader of the expedition.
Smaug is perplexed by Bilbo’s scent, unfamiliar with hobbits.
Bilbo discovers Smaug's weak spot, a missing scale, hinting at a potential vulnerability.

The Arkenstone

The Arkenstone, a significant white gem, symbolizes the heart of the mountain and belongs to Thrain.
Thorin gifts Bilbo a mithril coat of mail, adorned with pearls and crystals.

Dwarves and Smaug's Threat

Dwarves abandon underground halls fearing Smaug's return.
Smaug plans to destroy Lake-town, blaming the lake men for aiding the dwarves based on scents left on the ponies.

Bard and the Lake-men

Bard is described as a grim-voiced guard.
Lake-town's bridges are destroyed as a defensive measure against Smaug, limiting escape routes for the army.

Understanding the Thrush

Bard can understand the thrush's language due to his descent from the race of Dale.

Tensions with Esgaroth

Esgaroth's residents blame Thorin for awakening Smaug, believing he owes them for the destruction caused.
Thorin is expected to share the treasure and assist in rebuilding the town.

Ravenhill and Roac

Ravenhill is named after the famous ravens that once lived there.
Roac, a significant raven character, is noted to be 153 years old.

Thorin's Declaration

Thorin declares himself King under the Mountain during the standoff with Bard and the Elven archers.

Bilbo's Stealth and Diplomacy

Bilbo escapes the mountain undetected by disguising his movements while on lookout duty.
His plan to prevent war involves giving Bard the Arkenstone to use as leverage against Thorin.

Reunion and Negotiations

Bilbo reunites with Gandalf in camp.
Thorin and Bard negotiate terms, with Thorin agreeing to give up one fourteenth of the treasure in exchange for the Arkenstone, fulfilling his debt to Bilbo.

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Test your knowledge of 'The Hobbit' with these flashcards covering chapters 11 to 19. Each card features key questions and definitions related to the journey of Bilbo and the dwarves. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this classic tale.