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They don't, really. But they are determined, and that certainly counts for something.

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Q: Why do the dwarfs and Gandalf think that they have a good chance of recovering the treasure from Smaug?
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What is lady Lorien talking about when she says to Gandalf We are leaving You knew?

Lady Lorien saw the dwarfs and bilbo leaving, Gandalf knew that they thought he would slow them down so they left without him. Lady Lorien was referring to the fact that the dwarfs wanted to leave without gandalf.


What did Gandalf show the dwarfs that belonged to thorin's grandfather?

He showed them that thorins grandfather had a pairof earings


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.


Does Gandalf tell the dwarves that Bilbo is a spy?

When? At the beginning, Gandalf the Grey chats to Bilbo saying he is looking for someone to go on an adventure. Bilbo, being timid at the start, is a little rude to Gandalf, but invites him to afternoon tea. Gandalf laughs and with his staff marks the front door "burglar for hire, etc". Later a knock on the door and after a while 13 dwarfs and Gandalf are in Bilbo's Bag End residence: Dwalin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Gloin, Oin, Ori, Nori, Dori, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin Oakenshield. During the adventure Bilbo is separated numerous times from the dwarfs, and aids them in their escapades with his new found confidence and bravery and his magical ring.


What hints does the narrator give that the cave will not be safe shelter they hope for?

The reader knows that the caves aren't going to be safe from context clues; first, Gandalf cites that caves are seldom unoccupied second, the dwarfs sent ahead to check things out weren't very observant and scouted the area far too quickly (Fili and Kili).

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What is lady Lorien talking about when she says to Gandalf We are leaving You knew?

Lady Lorien saw the dwarfs and bilbo leaving, Gandalf knew that they thought he would slow them down so they left without him. Lady Lorien was referring to the fact that the dwarfs wanted to leave without gandalf.


What did Gandalf show the dwarfs that belonged to thorin's grandfather?

He showed them that thorins grandfather had a pairof earings


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.


How does it show that Gandalf knocked hard on Bilbo's door?

He left a mark on it he knocked so hard, it was this mark that told the dwarfs which door to go to.


How did the dwarfs notify Bildo of their departure plans?

Bilbo was warned by the Elvenking about treasure hunting and the dangers of Smaug.


What was the goblins' plan for the dwarfs Gandolf and Bilbo?

I take it you mean the great Goblin? well in the film the great goblin was going to take Thorin to Azog the defiler, as they both had unfinished business together. Bilbo had fallen down into the caves below, where he finds the One ring Gandalf rescues the dwarfs and they all have a battle


Why did the dwarfs attack against the bard and elvenking and as quickly as it had begun?

Gandalf cries out that the goblins are upon all of them and dread has come. Since they all fear the goblins, everyone stops fighting each other.


Why did the dwarfs attack against the bard and the elvenking and as quickly as it had begun?

Gandalf cries out that the goblins are upon all of them and dread has come. Since they all fear the goblins, everyone stops fighting each other.


Does Gandalf tell the dwarves that Bilbo is a spy?

When? At the beginning, Gandalf the Grey chats to Bilbo saying he is looking for someone to go on an adventure. Bilbo, being timid at the start, is a little rude to Gandalf, but invites him to afternoon tea. Gandalf laughs and with his staff marks the front door "burglar for hire, etc". Later a knock on the door and after a while 13 dwarfs and Gandalf are in Bilbo's Bag End residence: Dwalin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Gloin, Oin, Ori, Nori, Dori, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin Oakenshield. During the adventure Bilbo is separated numerous times from the dwarfs, and aids them in their escapades with his new found confidence and bravery and his magical ring.


Who accompanies Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit?

Perhaps the question would be "who does Bilbo accompany on a trip." Bilbo travels with Gandalf the wizard and thirteen dwarves: Thorin Oakenshield (their leader), Dwalin, Balin, Gloin, Oin, Dori, Ori, Nori, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Fili, and Kili. This not including ponies.


What hints does the narrator give that the cave will not be safe shelter they hope for?

The reader knows that the caves aren't going to be safe from context clues; first, Gandalf cites that caves are seldom unoccupied second, the dwarfs sent ahead to check things out weren't very observant and scouted the area far too quickly (Fili and Kili).


What did Bilbo bring back to the dwarfs?

Bilbo brought back a magical ring, several chests of treasure, and most importantly, the Arkenstone, a precious gem that was a symbol of the dwarves' alliance.