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What is the primary reason the Wargs are near the entrance of Goblin town?
What do the Wargs use to notify the goblins of the company's presence?
Why do the goblins begin to light fires under the trees?
What is the Lord of the Eagles' relationship with Gandalf?
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What are the Wargs afraid of?
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What is the immediate consequence of Bilbo slipping on the ring while Gollum is chasing him?
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What is the reason Gandalf urges the company to move quickly after escaping the goblin cave?
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What is the purpose of the wolves, also known as Wargs, and the goblins working together?
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Why do the goblins light fires under the trees where the company is hiding?
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What is the turning point in the battle between the company and the goblins and Wargs?
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Study Notes
Bilbo's Escape and Reunion
- Bilbo emerges from the Misty Mountains, having traversed the tunnels, while still invisible due to the ring.
- He encounters Gandalf and the dwarves, who were debating whether to rescue him or leave without him.
- Gandalf advocates for rescuing Bilbo, considering him a friend and feeling responsible for his safety.
The Journey Resumes
- Bilbo shares his experience with Gollum, but omits the discovery of the magic ring.
- Gandalf recounts their own escape and expresses his desire for a "half-decent rock giant" to block the goblin cave entrance.
- The group must continue their journey, as the goblins will pursue them once the sunlight fades.
The Encounter with Wargs
- The company crosses a difficult area, north of their original path, and enters a grove of trees.
- They are suddenly surrounded by wolf-like creatures called Wargs, who are allies of the goblins.
- The Wargs are afraid of fire, but the goblins are not.
- The Wargs' leader, who speaks an ancient language, coordinates with the goblins to attack the company.
The Rescue by the Lord of the Eagles
- Gandalf lights pine cones to fend off the Wargs, but the goblins arrive and light fires under the trees.
- Just as the situation becomes dire, the Lord of the Eagles, a friend of Gandalf's, swoops down with other eagles to rescue the company.
- The eagles, enemies of the goblins, provide food and rest for the travelers, who then continue their journey to the Lonely Mountain.
Bilbo's Encounter with Gollum
- Bilbo finds a ring in the dark and puts it in his pocket, unaware of its significance.
- He encounters Gollum, a strange creature, near an underground lake.
- Gollum proposes a riddle game, where if Bilbo wins, Gollum will show him the way out of the mountain.
- Bilbo wins the game by asking "What have I got in my pocket?" which Gollum cannot answer.
- Gollum becomes angry and suspects Bilbo of stealing his "precious" ring, which makes its wearer invisible.
Bilbo's Escape
- Bilbo slips on the ring and becomes invisible, allowing him to escape from Gollum and the goblins.
- He follows Gollum, who leads him to the exit of the goblin cave.
- Bilbo leaps over Gollum and runs past the goblins, unnoticed due to the ring's power.
The Company's Journey
- Gandalf urges the company to move quickly, as the goblins will chase them once the sunlight fades.
- The group is north of their planned path and must cross a difficult area to reach the Lonely Mountain.
- They encounter wolves, called Wargs, which are afraid of fire.
- The Wargs are allies of the goblins and notify them of the company's presence.
- Gandalf lights fires to fend off the Wargs, but the goblins light fires under the trees to trap the company.
The Wargs and Goblins
- The Wargs and goblins have an organized society and plan to raid nearby human villages.
- They work together because the humans are too powerful for them to defeat alone.
- The Wargs' leader is the largest and most intelligent among them.
The Rescue
- The Lord of the Eagles, a friend of Gandalf's, sees the commotion and swoops down to rescue the company.
- He flies them to safety with the help of other eagles.
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Description
This quiz covers Bilbo's escape from the Misty Mountains and his reunion with Gandalf and the dwarves. It also explores their journey resuming and the events that unfold.
