... like a grocer than a burglar." Gandalf, however, is certain that Bilbo will prove useful. The wizard then brings out an old map of a great mountain and points to a mysterious secret entrance; Thorin holds the key to that door. At this point, Bilbo demands some clarification about the point of the whole ... Bilbo and company advance upon the Misty Mountains. Thanks to the advice of Elrond and Gandalf, they are able to find a good pass over the mountain range among the many dead-end trails and drop offs. Still, the climb is long and treacherous. Suddenly, a violent thunderstorm breaks upo...

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• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

... main character and protagonist of the tale. For unknown reasons, it is Bilbo that Gandalf chooses to be the fourteenth member of the journey to Lonely Mountain. Although the tale is about a journey, it is also about the slow change of Bilbo from a provincial hobbit into a world-weary hero. It ... gracious host. Elrond reads the moon letter on the map that no one detected previously. These instructions make it possible for the dwarves to enter the mountain. Great Goblin: Great Goblin is the leader on the goblins in the Misty Mountains. He allegedly imprisoned and killed Thorin's father. G...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

... to Rivendell and Frodo politely says that he doesn't think he is supposed to talk about it. Gloin speaks of dwarves and the situation under the mountain from where he comes. Seven of the thirteen dwarves who traveled with Bilbo are still living. Frodo says that he misses Bilbo greatly. After the ... mines of Moria. They went on an expedition but never returned. The reason he came to Elrond was that messengers from Mordor were coming to his mountain demanding information that would lead them to Bilbo Baggins and the ring. Elrond announces that they have gathered to decide what to do with ...

• Word Count: 7779
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School

... idea of what's actually happening. For example, on (pg. 201), Bilbo the main character, stood under an overhanging arched cave on the side of a mountain, when a secret door emerged, "At that very moment he heard a sharp crack behind him. There on the grey stone in the grass was an enormous ... What has roots as nobody sees, Is taller than trees Up, up it goes, And yet never grows? Bilbo answer the first one correctly, as "Mountain, I suppose." Bilbo then exchanges his riddle. Thirty white horses on a red hill, First the champ, Then they stamp, Then they stand still. Gollum ... wizards i...

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• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

... given a push start by a wizard named Gandalf. So Bilbo set out on an adventure with 13 dwarves led by Thorin, son of Thrain, King Under the Mountain. Their goal was to recover the treasure that was stolen long ago by a dragon named, Smaug the Great. Of course this feat was not easy to overcome ... the dwarves were able to get some rest and regain their health before the short journey to the mountain where Smaug the Great gaurded the dwarves treasure. Once all the dwarves and Bilbo were ready, they departed for the Lonely Mountain. It was here that Bilbo laid eyes upon Smaug. "There he la...

• Word Count: 2919
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... with an enormous army. Frodo feels sorry for Faramir, who will have to contend with these forces. Gollum hurries the Hobbits on and they come to an opening in a rock mountain that has many stairs, straight and winding. The path is difficult, at times too narrow or wide. Frodo sees that there is a red light at the end and guesses that ... ...

• Word Count: 4146
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School