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So that he could give a straight answer to his neighbors and friends when they asked him why and where he was going. It created less suspicion amongst the gossipers of Hobbiton. That way, Frodo could just set out on his journey from there, away from all the peering eyes, and creep away quietly, without causing a big scene. Merry Brandybuck helped him pick out the house.
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What route do Frodo and Merry propose to take out of the Shire?
In the book, Frodo bought the house called Crickhollow in Buckland, which was already outside the Shire, across the Brandywine River then he and Sam cut through the old private gate and the High Hay into the Old Forest. In the movie, Bucklebury Ferry, which crosses the Brandywine River, to get to the Prancing Pony to see Gandalf.
When Frodo got stabbed where was he taken?
He was taken to Elrond's house in Imladris.
How does Frodo know who Gandalf is?
Frodo knows Gandalf because Gandalf was like Bilbo (Frodo's grand-uncle) guardian on Bilbo's adventures. Now, Frodo knows Gandalf through Bilbo.
How old was Frodo when Bilbo adopted him?
Frodo was 33 years old when Bilbo adopted him.
What did Samwise Gamgee say to Frodo as he carried him?
MOVIE: 'Come on, Mr. Frodo! I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you! Come on!' BOOK: 'Come, Mr. Frodo! I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you and it as well. So up you get! Come on, Mr. Frodo dear!
