1. Why did Bilbo pinch the eagle? PG___
Bilbo was quite frightened while riding on the eagle’s back and no doubt was simply hanging on too tightly thus inadvertently pinching the eagle.
2. What announcement caused the dwarves to moan and Bilbo to weep?
PG___ Gandalf,the wizard, announced that he would no longer be able to accompany the party of adventurers on their journey.
3. According to Gandalf what are two possibilities explaining the origin of Beorn?
PG___ Gandalf explains that Beorn might either be a bear descended from the great and ancient bears of the mountains or that he may be a man descended from the first men who lived before the time of Smaug.
Regardless he is able to assume the skin (body) of a huge black bear or that of a man whenever he desires.
4. How does Gandalf prove himself to be a great manipulator when he is talking to Beorn?
PG___ Gandalf realizes that Beorn doesn’t normally invite people into his house especially such a large number.
To outmaneuver him Gandalf starts telling their tale to Beorn allowing for frequent interruptions both to introduce a couple of new dwarves at a time and to maintain the host’s interest.
5. What information did Beorn glean in his travels to the wolf-glade?
PG___ Beorn captured a Warg and a goblin and they in turn told Beorn that the Wargs (wolves) and goblins were very upset about the killing of the Great Goblin and the burning of the chief wolf’s nose. They also informed Beorn that a search party had been formed in order to hunt down the dwarves and take their revenge.
6. What gruesome sight did Beorn reveal to the adventurers when asked by Bilbo what had happened to the captured wolf and goblin?
PG___ Beorn revealed the head of the goblin stuck outside the gate while the skin of the wolf was nailed to a tree just beyond.
7. What warning does Beorn give the travellers about proceeding through Mirkwood?
PG___ Beorn warns the travellers not to drink from the enchanted stream as it causes drowsiness and forgetfulness and most importantly the band of adventurers must not stray from the path or their journey will be frought with peril.
8. What shadowy form did Bilbo think he had seen on the third evening of their journey?
PG___ Bilbo was convinced he had seen the shadowy form of a great bear prowling along in the same direction as the travellers. Gandalf later alludes to Beorn accompanying them on this part of their journey to insure the safety not of the travellers but of his much beloved ponies.
9. What were Gandalf’s final cautionary words as he bade farewell to the dwarves and Bilbo?
PG___ The wizard reiterated Beorn’s warning. Thus Gandalf’s final message was simply, “Don’t leave the path!”
Vain : excessively proud of or concerned about one’s own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy
Pinnacles: a lofty peak
Spirals : A spiral is a curve in the plane or in the space, which runs around a centre in a special way.
Outpost : a station established at a distance from the main body of an army to protect it from surprise attack
Plight: state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one: to find oneself in a sorry plight
Appalling: adjective causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners
Furrier: One that deals in furs.
Plodded: to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden.
Unimpeachable: Difficult or impossible to impeach: an unimpeachable witness
Refuge: a place of shelter, protection, or safety
Heath: a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
Perils: exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger: They faced the peril of falling rocks.
Veranda: a large, open porch, usually roofed and partly enclosed, as by a railing, often extending across the front and sides of a house; gallery.
Vengeance: . infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge:
Gnarled: (of trees) full of or covered with gnarls ; bent; twisted
Remember! This is just a sample.
You can get a custom paper by one of our expert writers.
Get your custom essay
Helping students since 2015
Essay Writing Service Features
Our Experience
No matter how complex your assignment is, we can find the right professional for your specific task. Contact Essay is an essay writing company that hires only the smartest minds to help you with your projects. Our expertise allows us to provide students with high-quality academic writing, editing & proofreading services.
Free Features
Free revision policy
$10Free bibliography & reference
$8Free title page
$8Free formatting
$8How Our Essay Writing Service Works
First, you will need to complete an order form. It's not difficult but, in case there is anything you find not to be clear, you may always call us so that we can guide you through it. On the order form, you will need to include some basic information concerning your order: subject, topic, number of pages, etc. We also encourage our clients to upload any relevant information or sources that will help.
Complete the order form
Once we have all the information and instructions that we need, we select the most suitable writer for your assignment. While everything seems to be clear, the writer, who has complete knowledge of the subject, may need clarification from you. It is at that point that you would receive a call or email from us.
Writer’s assignment
As soon as the writer has finished, it will be delivered both to the website and to your email address so that you will not miss it. If your deadline is close at hand, we will place a call to you to make sure that you receive the paper on time.
Completing the order and download