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What role does Gildor play in Frodo's journey?
What role does Gildor play in Frodo's journey?
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
How does Gandalf confirm the Ring's identity?
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
What warning does Gandalf give about the Ring?
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
How does Bilbo behave when asked to leave the Ring behind?
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What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
What is Frodo's initial plan for leaving Bag End?
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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?
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How did the hobbits initially come to settle in the Shire?
How did the hobbits initially come to settle in the Shire?
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What does 'filling up the corners' mean to hobbits?
What does 'filling up the corners' mean to hobbits?
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What was Bilbo's primary purpose for gathering exactly 144 guests?
What was Bilbo's primary purpose for gathering exactly 144 guests?
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Why does Bilbo want to leave the Shire?
Why does Bilbo want to leave the Shire?
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What is Saruman the White's role in Middle-earth?
What is Saruman the White's role in Middle-earth?
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Who was Sméagol before his transformation?
Who was Sméagol before his transformation?
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What prompts Gildor to name Frodo 'Elf-friend'?
What prompts Gildor to name Frodo 'Elf-friend'?
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Study Notes
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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Description
Test your knowledge on the rich culture and history of the Shire from 'The Hobbit'. Learn about important events, characters like Bilbo and Frodo, and insights into Hobbit life and traditions. This quiz covers key details and events relevant to the Shire's reckoning and its inhabitants.
