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By imitating the voices of the trolls, Gandalf managed to make the trolls fight among themselves. This went on so long until the sunlight surprised the trolls; converting them into stone. The trolls were supposed to seek refuge in some cave or something, before sunrise.

By imitating the voices of the trolls, Gandalf managed to make the trolls fight among themselves. This went on so long until the sunlight surprised the trolls; converting them into stone. The trolls were supposed to seek refuge in some cave or something, before sunrise.

By imitating the voices of the trolls, Gandalf managed to make the trolls fight among themselves. This went on so long until the sunlight surprised the trolls; converting them into stone. The trolls were supposed to seek refuge in some cave or something, before sunrise.

By imitating the voices of the trolls, Gandalf managed to make the trolls fight among themselves. This went on so long until the sunlight surprised the trolls; converting them into stone. The trolls were supposed to seek refuge in some cave or something, before sunrise.

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In the book The Hobbit How does Gandalf outsmart the trolls into their own doom and free the dwarves?

Gandalf made sure to make the dwarfs think that their voice is one and the same with his.


What happens in 'The Hobbit' when Bilbo meets the trolls?

the trolls capture all the dwarves but not Bilbo b/c he his smaller so he hides then the trolls argue about what to do w/ the dwarves and how to eat them then gandalf (who had left them a while ago) comes back and imitates the troll to keep them arguing until morning and they get turned to stone


How does Gandalf save Bilbo and the dwarves from the Goblins?

After escaping the Goblins initially during the first attack, he follows the Goblins and their captives to the Goblintown. When the Great Goblin was about to attack Thorin, Gandalf revealed himself, drawing his sword, Glamdring, white emitted burning, white sparks that burned into the Goblins around him. He slew the Great Goblin and led the Dwarves out of the tunnels in the confusion, Bilbo accidentally getting lost along the way out.


What behavior of the trolls caused their downfall in the hobbit?

After they caught Bilbo, the dwarves came looking for him. As they got around the fire the trolls popped a sack over their heads. It all started when they caught Bilbo. As they were questioning him, Balin came in, quite unsuspecting of anything. The trolls jumped him before he knew what's what. Then they hid behind the trees out of the light and waited for the other dwarves, who they promptly caught in a sack.


How does Gandalf use his powers on Bert tom and willaim?

He really doesn't use any powers on the trolls. He does throw his voice. He used it to create an argument among them, that distracted them so that they didn't notice the rising sun.

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Who saved Bilbo Thorin and the company from Trolls?

Gandalf did, he tricked the trolls into talking until the sun came out and then they turned to stone. :)


What happens to gandalf and the dwarves after they trick the trolls?

They continue on their journey towards the Lonely Mountain.


Why is it important that Gandalf is not present when the expedition meets the trolls?

Because Gandalf would never have let the dwarves convince Bilbo to go out scouting alone.


In 'The Hobbit' what do they take from trolls' trash?

They take weapons, Gandalf and Thorin get their elven made swards and Bilbo finds his sword Sting. They also take the gold and silver the trolls had stolen and buried it, later on the return trip Bilbo and Gandalf retrieve it.


In the book The Hobbit How does Gandalf outsmart the trolls into their own doom and free the dwarves?

Gandalf made sure to make the dwarfs think that their voice is one and the same with his.


What happens to the troll AFTER Gandalf tricks them?

All three trolls are turned to stone by the first light of the sun.


What are four events that followed the capture of Bilbo by the trolls?

Bilbo trys to steal the troll's wallet. They capture him. The company is also captured. Gandalf comes and turns the trolls into stone.


How did Gandalf finally manage to open the big stonedoor leading tothe trolls cave?

Bilbo had found a key on the ground, and gave it to Gandalf and the dwarves after they had pushed and cursed for a while.


What kept the trolls bickering The Hobbit?

Trying to decide the way they were going to cook the dwarves. Gandalf threw his voice to add to the confusion.


How does Gandalf rescue Bilbo's and the dwarves?

Gandalf rescues them from the trolls. He does so by throwing his voice and getting them to argue with each other. They got so caught up in their fight that they forgot the time and the sun turned them to stone.


In 'The Hobbit' who is the Foe Hammer?

Foe Hammer is a sword. Its name in Elvish was Glamdring; the king of Gondolin once wore it and Gandalf got it from the Troll's cave. The goblins called it Beater.


What kept the trolls bickering and quarreling until the light came up and made an end of them?

I suppose you mean in "The Hobbit". It was Gandalf, who was hidden and disguised his voice to sound first like one of the trolls, then as another, and so forth.