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What role does Gildor play in Frodo's journey?
What role does Gildor play in Frodo's journey?
- He offers military support
- He teaches Frodo elvish
- He guides them through the forest
- He provides crucial warnings (correct)
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
- By asking Saruman
- By testing its weight
- By consulting ancient texts
- By throwing it in fire to reveal markings (correct)
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
- Don't tell anyone about it
- Never use it for trivial matters (correct)
- Never wear it
- Keep it always in motion
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
From what year and event are all dates in the Shire-reckoning calculated?
From what year and event are all dates in the Shire-reckoning calculated?
How did the hobbits initially come to settle in the Shire?
How did the hobbits initially come to settle in the Shire?
What does 'filling up the corners' mean to hobbits?
What does 'filling up the corners' mean to hobbits?
What was Bilbo's primary purpose for gathering exactly 144 guests?
What was Bilbo's primary purpose for gathering exactly 144 guests?
Why does Bilbo want to leave the Shire?
Why does Bilbo want to leave the Shire?
What is Saruman the White's role in Middle-earth?
What is Saruman the White's role in Middle-earth?
Who was Sméagol before his transformation?
Who was Sméagol before his transformation?
What prompts Gildor to name Frodo 'Elf-friend'?
What prompts Gildor to name Frodo 'Elf-friend'?
Flashcards
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
Gandalf confirms the Ring's true nature by examining its inscription with fire. The markings reveal its true name and origin.
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
Bilbo reluctantly gives up the Ring, but struggles with the decision. He exhibits a temporary moment of resistance and possessiveness.
What is the Ring's effect on Bilbo over the years?
What is the Ring's effect on Bilbo over the years?
The Ring's power to preserve youth unnaturally is revealed. It allows Bilbo to remain surprisingly young, even for a hobbit.
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
Gandalf warns Frodo to never use the Ring for trivial matters. This emphasizes the Ring's power and potential for corruption.
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What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
Frodo initially plans a hasty escape from Bag End, abandoning his home without explanation. The Ring influences his actions.
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Shire-reckoning
Shire-reckoning
The Shire-reckoning calendar is based on the year and event of hobbits crossing the Brandywine River, marking their arrival in the Shire.
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How did the hobbits settle the Shire?
How did the hobbits settle the Shire?
Hobbits settled in the Shire without conflict. They discovered an abandoned land and claimed it for their own.
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Where did Frodo live before Bilbo?
Where did Frodo live before Bilbo?
Frodo spent his initial years living with his relatives in Hobbiton after his parents sadly passed away.
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What does 'filling up the corners' mean?
What does 'filling up the corners' mean?
"Filling up the corners" is a hobbit expression referring to the act of having a second helping of food, reflecting their love for good meals.
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Why 144 guests at Bilbo's party?
Why 144 guests at Bilbo's party?
The number 144 guests at Bilbo's party was chosen because it corresponds to his age, symbolizing a significant milestone in his life.
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Why does Bilbo leave the Shire?
Why does Bilbo leave the Shire?
Bilbo, feeling restless and seeking adventure after years of comfortable life, decides to leave the Shire to experience the world beyond.
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How does Frodo learn about the Enemy?
How does Frodo learn about the Enemy?
Frodo first learns about the Enemy and the Dark Tower through Bilbo's stories, revealing the looming threat of Sauron and his fortress.
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What is Saruman the White's role?
What is Saruman the White's role?
Saruman the White is the leader of the Istari, a group of wizards, and also a member of the White Council, charged with guiding Middle-earth against Sauron.
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Shire-Reckoning Dates
- All dates in Shire-reckoning are calculated from the crossing of the Brandywine River.
Hobbit Settlement
- Hobbits settled the Shire by claiming it as abandoned land.
Frodo's Early Life
- Frodo lived with distant relatives in Hobbiton before living with Bilbo.
Hobbit Culture
- "Filling up the corners" means completing household chores, not decorating, tidying, or having a second helping.
Bilbo's Birthday Party
- Bilbo's party of 144 guests was a celebration of his 111th birthday.
Bilbo's Departure
- Bilbo sought adventure and youth again, not to escape relatives, debts, or join elves.
Frodo's Discovery of the Enemy
- Frodo learned about the Enemy and Dark Tower from Gandalf's revelations, not manuscripts or dwarves.
Saruman's Role
- Saruman was the head of the Istari and the White Council.
Gandalf's Activities
- Gandalf researched the Ring's history during the seventeen years after Bilbo departed.
Sméagol's Past
- Sméagol was a hobbit-like river folk before his transformation.
Frodo's Decision
- Frodo accepted the journey to Rivendell to protect the Shire, not for adventure, meeting elves, or escaping responsibilities.
Frodo's Title
- Frodo was called "Elf-friend" by Gildor for reasons related to his bravery, not his language skills, connection to Bilbo, or respect for elven customs.
Bilbo's Birthday Significance
- Bilbo's party celebrated hobbit traditions, not his final departure, introducing Frodo, or reuniting friends.
Ring's Identification
- Gandalf confirmed the Ring's identity by testing its weight in fire, not ancient texts, asking Saruman, or throwing it into fire.
Gildor's Role
- Gildor helped guide Frodo and the party through the forest, not through warnings, military support, or teaching elvish.
Time Between Bilbo and Frodo's Journeys
- Seventeen years passed between Bilbo's departure and Frodo's.
Frodo's Departure Plan
- Frodo planned to abandon Bag End without explanation.
Gandalf's Ring Warning
- Gandalf warned about the Ring's power by telling the party to never use it for trivial matters, never wear it, and keep it always in motion.
Bilbo's Reaction to Ring
- Bilbo tried to hide the Ring when asked to leave it behind.
Ring's Impact on Bilbo
- The Ring did not make Bilbo wealthy or enhance his wisdom, it did not preserve his youth; it did not improve his memories.
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