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Hobbit 4-6

Chapter Four-- Over Hill and Under Hill
 * 1) Explain how the dwarves and the hobbit were able to __#|find__ their way up the treacherous mountain.
 * 2) What did Tolkien mean by a thunder-battle?
 * 3) What indication is there that the cave might not be safe?
 * 4) Why was it fortunate that Bilbo had accompanied the dwarves into the cave?
 * 5) Explain how the horses, ponies and donkeys all disappeared.
 * 6) Why were the Great Goblin and many of his soldiers so upset when they saw Thorin's sword?
 * 7) Who came to the rescue of the dwarves and what weapon did they use?
 * 8) What happens to Bilbo at the end of this chapter?

Chapter Five-- Riddles in the Dark


 * 1) Why was Bilbo so frightened when he regained consciousness?
 * 2) What does Bilbo find as he crawls blindly along the floor of the tunnel?
 * 3) Why was Bilbo comforted by his dagger or small sword?
 * 4) How was Bilbo able to see in the darkness?
 * 5) Why was Bilbo reluctant to wade in the water?
 * 6) Who is Gollum and where does he live?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why did Gollum hurry right past Bilbo?
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Explain how Gollum unexpectedly aids the hobbit in his escape.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why are the goblins reluctant to pursue Bilbo Baggins once he is outside?

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Chapter Six-- Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What did the dwarves want to do when there was no #|sign of Bilbo?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why did Gandalf encourage the adventurers to hurry on their way?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">What noise did they hear as they stepped into the clearing?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why would the ring not protect Bilbo from the wolves (Wargs)?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who helped Bilbo escape into the tree?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why did the wolves alert the goblins to the adventurers who are hiding in the trees?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who rescued the party of adventurers from their perilous position in the trees?