Chapter 6: OUT OF THE FRYING=PAN INTO THE FIRE

1. Chapter 6: OUT OF THE FRYING=PAN INTO THE FIRE 1. Where does Bilbo seem to have gotten to? Other side of Misty Mts – right to edge of Land Beyond 2. What is the conversation Bilbo overhears? * Between Gandalf & dwarves about working for Bilbo or not * Gandalf wants to – dwarves not so sure – says he’s been nothing but trouble 3. What does Bilbo suddenly do? What is everyone’s reaction? * Steps into middle of group * They jumped – shouted – surprised – delighted * Bilbo’s reputation increased greatly

2. BENIGHTED: intellectually or morally ignorant 4. After Gandalf explains what happened to Bilbo, what does he point out? Why? Must get moving on – goblins will be out in 100’s looking for them 5. What else is pointed out? * Today’s Thursday – were captured Mon. night or Tue. morning * Have gone miles – come out thru heart of mts. – now on other side – are too far north – have awkward country ahead – still pretty high up 6. What does Bilbo suddenly realize? What does he do about it? He’s dreadfully hungry – looks for food along way – nibbled on sorrel, 3 wild strawberries – drank from small mt. stream

3. MARJORAM: aromatic herb of mint family 7. What happens when they get to the moonlit clearing? Hear wolves howling to each other – gathering together 8. What proverb comes out of the situation? What does it mean? * “ ‘out of the frying-pan into the fire’” * Escaping goblins – running into wolves 9. What does Gandalf quickly cry? “ ‘Up the trees quick’” 10. What happens to Bilbo? Why? What is Dori’s reaction? * Got left behind – too small to get up a tree by himself

4. * Dori forgot him again – can’t always be carrying him – he’s not a porter (gatekeeper) 11. What are Wargs? What do they do? * Evil wolves of Edge of the Wild * Circle trees they’re in – 100’s sat in great circle w/ great grey wolf in middle 12. What did Gandalf tell the dwarves the Wargs were saying? They’re working w/ goblins to trap & catch them 13. What does Gandalf start to do? Light pinelones w/ goblins to trap & catch them UNCANNY: having supernatural basis PINNACLE: lofty peak; highest point

5. 14. Describe the relationship between eagles & goblins. Eagles don’t love or fear goblins – swoop on them driving them back to their caves 15. What do the eagles notice about what is going on on the ground? * Wolves that caught on fire had ran into woods – starting dry forest on fire in place * Suddenly goblins came running thinking there was battle w/ woodmen – some laughed at what was really happening * Goblins stomped out fire – except under dwarves’ trees – added leaves & brush to it 16. What does Gandalf do & why? Does it work? * Tells “little boys” to go away – playing w/ fire will get them punished

6. * Trying to make goblins angry * No – kept on singing 17. What happens as Gandalf thinks about jumping from his tree? Lord of Eagles swept down & seized him in his talons & flew away 18. What happens next? Many eagles fly in – scaring away goblins – grab rest of dwarves from trees 19. What happens to Bilbo? Almost left behind again – caught Dori’s legs EYRIE: nest of eagle or bird of prey 20. Where are they taken next? Why? To Great Shelf – Lord of the Eagles want them PRECIPICE: cliff w/ vertical face

7. 21. What does Bilbo suddenly realize by listening to Gandalf & the Lord of the Eagles? They know each other – discussing plans to carry them well on their journey across plains 22. What is the Lord of the Eagles reply to Gandalf’s request & why? Won’t take them anywhere near ppl – will shoot at them thinking they’re after their sheep 23. What else does Gandalf ask for? food