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How is Bilbo able to answer the riddles on time in 'The Hobbit'?
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Gollum misunderstood him. Bilbo was saying 'I need more time.' Gollum heard 'time', which was the answer.
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When did The Hobbit take place?
The events in The Hobbit occurred about 55 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings. Bilbo was 55 when he went on his adventure with the dwarves in The Hobbit and turned 56 on that journey. The Party that starts the Lord of the Rings was Bilbo's eleventy-first (111) birthday.There is no real time associated with this story, it is fiction.The Hobbit took place in the middle earth,with eggs and bacon.
Is 'The Hobbit' linear?
The Hobbit is fairly linear. There are a few places where the time line backs up, particularly when the dwarves and Bilbo are exploring Smaug's den and Smaug is attacking Laketown.
How does Bilbo help the dwarves in the goblin cave?
After Bilbo puts on the Ring and turns invisible, Gollum cannot find him, and thinks he has made his way towards the exit. Gollum heads to the exit and Bilbo follows him.
What happens in Chapter 2 of 'The Hobbit'?
Bilbo meets Gandalf and the Dwarves and hears of their quest. There is conversation over a fine meal and Bilbo almost thinks he wants to go. By the end of the chapter though he is not so sure.
In riddles in the dark what did bilbo find and how did it affect his situation?
Bilbo found The One Ring (although he did not know it was so at the time, he only figured it was magical) and it became quite convenient to him. By slipping his Ring onto his finger, he was able to sneak away from Gollum, get out of the Goblin's caves, free the dwarves from vicious spiders who had caught them in their webs, and aid his dwarven friends in escaping from the wood-elves' castle.
What mythical creature in The Hobbit does Bilbo play riddles with?
The Riddle Game isn't played with a "mythical" creature - it's played with Gollum. We learn later that Gollum is actually Smeagol, and that he was once a Hobbit himself, from a time before they migrated to the Shire.
The Hobbit what does Bilbo do in most of his free time?
Eat.
How did Bilbo win the race in The Hobbit?
There is actually no race in The Hobbit. It was not a race against Time as in The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo's quest was simply to steal for the dwarves, that was it. Nothing is described as a race.
Why didn't people see Bilbo unconscious in The Hobbit?
Because he was wearing The One Ring at the time.
When did The Hobbit take place?
The events in The Hobbit occurred about 55 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings. Bilbo was 55 when he went on his adventure with the dwarves in The Hobbit and turned 56 on that journey. The Party that starts the Lord of the Rings was Bilbo's eleventy-first (111) birthday.There is no real time associated with this story, it is fiction.The Hobbit took place in the middle earth,with eggs and bacon.
How does Bilbo distract the dragon in The Hobbit?
Bilbo told Smaug a riddle to keep him distracted.
In chapter 18 of the hobbit why did thorin call for Bilbo?
Thorin was dying, he had been mortally wounded in the Battle of Five Armies. He wanted to make his peace with Bilbo before he died. Bilbo was found and brought to him just in time.
Is 'The Hobbit' linear?
The Hobbit is fairly linear. There are a few places where the time line backs up, particularly when the dwarves and Bilbo are exploring Smaug's den and Smaug is attacking Laketown.
In 'The Hobbit' at what time was Bilbo supposed to meet the dwarves?
The dwarves left a note for Bilbo under the mantle clock. It stated that they would be awaiting him at 11 am sharp. Bilbo didn't get the note until 10 minutes before that and ran the whole way to be on time.
Where are the dwarves in 'The Hobbit' from?
The Dwarves are from the Ered Luin during Bilbo's time. Erebor was their original home but Smaug chased them away.
How does Bilbo help the dwarves in the goblin cave?
After Bilbo puts on the Ring and turns invisible, Gollum cannot find him, and thinks he has made his way towards the exit. Gollum heads to the exit and Bilbo follows him.
What foreshadowing is used in 'The Hobbit'?
Foreshadowing in "The Hobbit" is used to hint at future events, such as Gandalf's warning to Bilbo about the importance of the adventure and the presence of the One Ring. Other examples include the appearance of trolls and the riddles in Gollum's cave, which allude to challenges and dangers the characters will face later on in the story.
