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He wasn't sure, the pale glow mesmerized him until he picked it up.


Because he can pick and choose which parts of the 1/14 of the treasure he can keep. Therefor, he chooses the arkenstone.
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He stole it from Smaug, to prove to the dwarves that he was an excellent burglar.

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What did Bilbo put in his deepest pocket?

The Arkenstone of Thrain.


Why do you suppose Bilbo hid the Arkenstone in his pocket before the dwarves could see it?

It may have been the influence of the ring working on him.


What does Bilbo confiscate?

Bilbo takes possession of the Arkenstone without telling Thorin.


What stone did Bilbo take?

Bilbo took the Arkenstone. It was the treasure Thorin desired most.


How does Bilbo defend himself when Thorin accuses him of stealing the Arkenstone?

Bilbo claimed that under the terms of the contract he was due a proportion of the dragon's treasure, and that he had taken the Arkenstone as his share.


What is the name of the stone Bilbo is expected to steal in the hobbit?

The Arkenstone


What did Bilbo have that made it possible to deal with bard?

He had possession of the Arkenstone.


What motivates the elvenking to react to Bilbo?

Bilbo Baggins gave the elvenking the Arkenstone, the prized possession of Thorin.


Who took the Arkenstone in the hobbit?

Bilbo took the Arkenstone from Smaug's treasure trove. He gave it to the men to use as a negotiating tool.


What does Bilbo take from the mound of treasure?

Bilbo takes the Arkenstone. He isn't entirely sure why he does it, but he picks it up and knew exactly what it was. He had some idea it might be of use later on.


What did Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?

Bilbo found the Arkenstone in Smaug's treasure chamber.


What does Bilbo secretly find and hide?

Bilbo hides the Arkenstone from the dwarves because he knew each one was greedy for the Arkenstone and they might kill each other or harm others for it.