Hobbit+Ch+13-15

Hobbit 13-15

Chapter Thirteen-- Not at Home
 * 1) Explain the significance of the title of this chapter.
 * 2) Why do the dwarves finally relent and make their way down the dark tunnel to Smaug's lair?
 * 3) What does Bilbo confiscate from the mound of treasure?
 * 4) How does Tolkien use the treasure to portray the dwarves in a negative light?
 * 5) What does Thorin offer Baggins as a reward for his assistance?
 * 6) In addition to the gems and gold, what else did the dwarves confiscate?
 * 7) Why did Thorin offer to lead the group of adventurers to the Front Gate?

Chapter Fourteen-- Fire and Water

\ Chapter Fifteen-- The Gathering of the Clouds
 * 1) How do the townspeople taking a stroll on the quays, interpret the flickering light at the northern end of the lake?
 * 2) Conduct your own research to discover what a bard was.
 * 3) How do the townspeople react to the initial warnings from the Bard?
 * 4) How does the Bard save the day?
 * 5) What important role does the thrush play in the demise of the dragon?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why does the Master grind his chattering teeth?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">How does the Master redirect the crowds anger?
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What did the Elvenking think had happened to Thorin and the dwarves when he received news of Smaug's death?
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who came to the Bard's assistance thus enabling the townspeople to survive the approaching winter?


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why would the presence of carrion birds suggest that a battle is imminent?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who is Roac?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What news does Roac bring to the dwarves?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What course of action did Thorin choose after hearing the news?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">How does the Bard justify his claim and also that of his men to Smaug's treasure?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What conditions did Thorin insist on before he would negotiate any terms of settlement with the Bard?