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Who were some of the fierce guardians in The Hobbit?
Elvenking, king of under the montains, and bard
What was the ultimatum issued by bard in the hobbit?
Bard told Thorin that Thorin must give Bard a portion of the treasure to rebuild Esgaroth, or he would be considered the foe of the lake-town.
What argument did the master present to the people that he remain town leader rather than king bard in the hobbit?
The master argued that the king of Lake Town had always been chosen by age and wisdom therefore the Bard should not be elected. "In Lake-town we have always elected masters from among the old and wise, and have not endured the rule of mere fighting men." (252)
Why is Gandalf the only human character in The Hobbit?
The Hobbit contains many human characters, including the men of Laketown, most notably Bard the Bowman. Gandalf appears in human form, but he is not a human.
What is the importance of the black arrow in The Hobbit?
Bard the Bowman shot a black arrow into the bare hollow in Smaug's left breast, killing the dragon. The arrow was believed by Bard to have come from the King Under the Mountian, and his father and his grandfather had used it.
