Bilbo's Adventures in The Hobbit

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What significant item does Bilbo steal from Smaug’s hoard?

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The Arkenstone

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How does Bilbo first demonstrate his potential as a burglar?

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He steals a troll’s purse without them noticing

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Why does Bilbo steal the Arkenstone from Thorin’s treasure hoard?

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He wants to use it as a bargaining tool to prevent war

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How does Bilbo help the dwarves escape from the Elvenking’s prison?

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He uses his ring to sneak in and steal the keys

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What mistake do the dwarves make when encountering the trolls?

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They argue loudly, alerting the trolls

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How do the goblins react when they find Thorin’s sword, Orcrist?

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They fear it because it has killed many of their kind

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How does Thorin’s character change at the end of the novel?

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He regrets his greed and makes peace with Bilbo

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What is Thorin’s reaction when Bard asks for a portion of the treasure to help rebuild Lake-town?

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He refuses and fortifies the mountain against intruders

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What unexpected event occurs right before a battle breaks out over the treasure?

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Gandalf returns and warns of an incoming goblin army

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What is Beorn’s role in the Battle of the Five Armies?

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He transforms into a bear and fights alongside the free peoples