The Hobbit Chapters 5-7 Summary

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Chapter 5: Riddles in the Dark

Bilbo awakens in darkness, lost and confused in a cave, and discovers a ring.
The ring grants invisibility, allowing Bilbo to escape danger later.
He encounters Gollum, a strange creature living in the cave, who proposes a riddle game.
The stakes are high: if Gollum wins, he eats Bilbo; if Bilbo wins, Gollum guides him out.
Bilbo cleverly wins by asking, "What have I got in my pocket?" a non-riddle question.
Gollum fails to guess and searches for his lost ring while Bilbo, now invisible, follows him.
Bilbo escapes the goblins surrounding the exit, using the ring's power to evade capture.

Chapter 6: Out of the Frying Pan, into The Fire

Bilbo exits the Misty Mountains, reuniting with Gandalf and the dwarves, who fear he may be lost.
He surprises them by revealing his escape without disclosing the ring's role.
They must leave quickly to avoid being pursued by the goblins.
While traveling, they encounter Wargs, aggressive wolf-like creatures allied with goblins.
The group climbs trees to avoid being attacked as the Wargs set fire below.
Gandalf uses flaming pine cones against the Wargs, which attracts the attention of the eagles.
The Lord of the Eagles arrives, rescuing the company and transporting them to safety.

Chapter 7: Queer Lodgings

Gandalf departs from the group but leads them to the home of Beorn, a shape-shifting creature.
Beorn is described as a large, muscular man with a deep hatred for goblins, who provides food and lodging.
The dwarves arrive at Beorn's house gradually to avoid startling him.
Beorn warns about a goblin-Warg attack party looking for vengeance against the adventurers.
He advises taking the northern pass through Mirkwood to evade capture.
Beorn supplies them with provisions and ponies for their journey.
Gandalf reminds them to stay on the path, warning of dark dangers lurking in Mirkwood.
The dwarves venture into the forest as Gandalf departs for urgent business, emphasizing the need to adhere to the path for safety.

Description

Explore the key events and themes in Chapters 5 to 7 of 'The Hobbit'. This quiz focuses on Bilbo's adventures, particularly the pivotal moment in Chapter 5 when he encounters Gollum and the riddles in the dark. Test your knowledge of the characters and plot developments as Bilbo's journey continues.