The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Name: ____________________________
Write good answers to the following questions
Chapter 18: The Return Journey
1. What are Thorin's last words? Why are they important?
2. What turned the tide decisively in favour of the elves, men, and dwarves in the Battle of
the Five Armies?
3. What noble gestures do Bard and the Elvenking make at Thorin's burial?
4. How does Dain, the new dwarf king, dispose of the treasure?
5. Describe Bilbo's farewell to the dwarves.
6. Why does Bilbo give the Elvenking a gift at their parting?
7. Why is Bilbo's journey back through the Wild so much safer than his journey out?
Chapter 19: The Last Stage
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What does Bilbo learn about Gandalf's activities at Elrond's house?
What additional treasure does Bilbo accrue (accumuler, amasser) on the way home?
What time of year does Bilbo return home? Why is this appropriate?
What disturbance does Bilbo find at home?
What reputation does Bilbo find he has upon his return?
Some years after his return, what project does Bilbo plan to undertake?
What news does Balin bring of the land of the Mountain?
How does Gandalf respond when Bilbo expresses amazement that the old prophecies have
come true? Analyse Bilbo's evolution as a hero (or anti-hero). What has he gained in this
adventure?
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