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The terms were laid out in the letter left for Bilbo under the clock on the mantle piece: * Cash on delivery, up to and not exceeding one fourteenth of total profits (if any);
* All traveling expenses are guaranteed in any event;
* Funeral expenses to be defrayed by us or our representatives.
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What about his uninvited guests irked Bilbo in the hobbit?
The dwarves barged into Bag End as if they were invited (they WERE invited, but NOT by Bilbo); they were loud and drank and ate Bilbo's provisions at will and were rather messy. When Bilbo woke up next morning the sink was full, the kitchen was a mess, and to top it off, the Dwarves wrote a note to Bilbo on his own stationery.
How does Bilbo defend himself when Thorin accuses him of stealing the Arkenstone?
Bilbo claimed that under the terms of the contract he was due a proportion of the dragon's treasure, and that he had taken the Arkenstone as his share.
Is it true that Bilbo leaves the adventure in the book The Hobbit?
At the end of the "the Hobbit" Bilbo leaves a note with the ring attached to it, saying that he plans to go traveling. At the beginning of "fellowship of the ring" Gandalf tells frodo to take the ring to Mordor and destroy it in the fires of the volcano. Bilbo does have a few minor parts in the later books but he is an old hobbit.
When is Bilbo's birthday?
September 22nd - Frodo and Bilbo's birthday!
Bilbo Baggins became Mr?
Bilbo Baggins always remained Mr. Bilbo Baggins. He never changed his name.
What were the terms offered to Bilbo for joining the adventure?
a share of the gold
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.
What terms did Thorin and Bilbo come to in 'The Hobbit' in Chapter 17?
When Thorin learned of Bilbo's treachery he kicked him out and said that the 1/14 share promised to Bilbo would be used to buy back the Arkenstone. He figured Bilbo would get little of it.
Who is bilbo's nephew?
Bilbo is the Hobbit from the book The Hobbit. His nephew is the main protagonist in the series of books The Lord of The Rings, named Frodo Baggins. NOTE: Bilbo is an only child, so he has no nephews. Frodo Baggins is Bilbo's first cousin, once removed.
What about his uninvited guests irked Bilbo in the hobbit?
The dwarves barged into Bag End as if they were invited (they WERE invited, but NOT by Bilbo); they were loud and drank and ate Bilbo's provisions at will and were rather messy. When Bilbo woke up next morning the sink was full, the kitchen was a mess, and to top it off, the Dwarves wrote a note to Bilbo on his own stationery.
What clues are in the note left by Thorin and Company that the adventure or quest may prove to be dangerous for Bilbo?
The note mentions funeral arrangements.
How does Bilbo defend himself when Thorin accuses him of stealing the Arkenstone?
Bilbo claimed that under the terms of the contract he was due a proportion of the dragon's treasure, and that he had taken the Arkenstone as his share.
What are some antonyms of proffered?
withheld
What terms did Bilbo and Gollum agree to in chapter 5?
Bilbo finds himself in a cave after escaping the goblins. The cave is home to a creature who calls himself gollum. Gollum is in a mood because he has lost his precious(the ring in bilbo's pocket). Gollum challenges Bilbo to a riddles contest, if Bilbo loses Gollum gets to stew him in a pot and eat him. If Bilbo wins he gets to leave the cave uneaten. After a few riddles each bilbo realises Gollum is much better than himself, so cheats by asking "what is in my pocket?" When he faails to find the answer bilbo uses the ring to vanish from sight and escape.
What is the significance of the note left by Thorin and company to Bilbo and the adventure?
It clearly shows that they are serious about the adventure and that it would be dangerous. They agreed to give Bilbo one 14th of the haul and to cover any funeral expenses if needed.
What word is a synonym for word conferred?
awarded, proffered
What does the lightly proffered laurel?
easily won achievement
