The Hobbit chapter 15 The Gathering of the Clouds Flashcard

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What unusual event did Bilbo and the dwarves notice at the beginning of the chapter? Options: The arrival of a large army, A sudden storm, The disappearance of the treasure, The gathering of birds

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The gathering of birds

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What did the old thrush try to communicate to Bilbo and the dwarves?

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The death of Smaug

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Who brought the news about Smaug's death to Thorin and the dwarves? A wandering traveler, A messenger from the lake men, A scout from the elves, An old raven

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An old raven

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What was Thorin's initial reaction to the news of Smaug's death?

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He began fortifying the entrance

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What did Thorin ask the ravens to do after hearing the news?

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Send messages to their kin

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What did the dwarves use to fortify the main entrance of the mountain?

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A wall of squared stones

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What did the dwarves find while exploring the caverns?

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Only the front gates remained open

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What did the ravens inform the dwarves about the Elven King?

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He had turned aside to the lake

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Who arrived at the mountain after the dwarves fortified the entrance?

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The armies of the lake men and elves

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What did Bilbo wish for after hearing the song of the elves?

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To join the elves in their mirth and feasting