The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
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Write good answers to the following questions
Chapter 9: Barrels Out of Bond
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What happens to Bilbo and the dwarves as they try to find the path again?
Why is the Elvenking angry with the dwarves?
How does Bilbo feel about the increasing load of responsibility for the dwarves?
What is Bilbo's rescue plan? How do the dwarves respond to his idea?
What elven frailties aid Bilbo with his escape plan?
What serious flaw in his escape plan suddenly occurs to Bilbo at the last minute? How
does he cope?
Chapter 10: A Warm Welcome
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What does Bilbo learn from eavesdropping on the conversation of the raftsmen?
What is so remarkable about Lake-town?
Why do the people of Lake-town treat the dwarves so well?
What sort of leader is the Master of Lake-town?
What are Bilbo's feelings as he and his friends set off for Lonely Mountain?
Chapter 11: On The Doorstep
1. Why do the company's spirits droop (baisser, s'affaisser) at the beginning of chapter 11?
2. What further discouragement do the adventurers face after they finally find the door?
3. How do the travellers get the door open at last?
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