How do gandalf and the eagle now each other?

These two characters now each other through prior engagments. the cheif eagle was wounded from an arrow shot by the humans and was almost dead when gandalf showed up and healed him and the eagle was in debt to the wizard gandalf.

Why would Bilbo name his sword "sting" after he killed the spider?

The reason that bilbo named his sword sting is because the spider had a stinger and Bilbo killed the spider, thus creating the name of sting.

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Why do you think the dwarves like singing?

The dwarves love to sing because it motivates and determines them.

Why didn't Gandalf recount everybody after one of the Dwarves was taking by a goblin?

The only reason that Gandalf didn't take a head count was because it was very dark in the cave and they didn't have enough time to stop and pull everything together, they were getting chased and needed to escape quickly, so anyone left behind was by themselves.

What could the ring be used for?

This ring will make him invisible and this will allow him to get his friends back. But this ring only works when it is on your finger.

Is Thorin in any sense a heroic leader? Do his actions in the novel make him deserving of his death at the end?

Why are the goblins scared of the two swords?

They are scared of the swords because their ancestores have been slaughtered by these to swords and the head goblin was just killed and the lower goblins don't want to be killed but they got mad and chased the 13 dwarfs, the hobbit, and the wizard. when the goblins caught up they caught all of the dwarfs and the wizard but not the hobbit and then he found a ring.

Are trolls smart?

When the 13 Drawfs and Bilbo get caught by the three trolls in the deep woods, they were going to get killed unless Gandolf didn't help them. Gandalf made it sound like one of the trolls were talking and they started arguing on how to kill the little people again. By doing this he distracted the trolls and safely got everyone free. The only reason that Gandalf was able to create another argument between the trolls is because he's a wizard and can easily manipulate the minds of the stupid, also it was dark and so it made it more easy to confuse the trolls. Trolls aren't smart because if they cant distinguish the difference between their own voices then they have to be unintelligent.

Why was Bilbo getting frusterated at all the comotion at his house?

Bilbo was getting frusterated because all dwarves barged into his house without Bilbo knowing who they were and why they were here. All the dwarves wanted alot of food and drinks. Bilbo was getting tired and concerned to know about the adventure from them, so he went to bed even know all the dishes weren't clean, and he never ever does that.

What will Bilbo do about this adventure?

Bilbo Baggins is a stuburn lazy hobbit who never goes on an adventure. When 13 little dwarfs and Gandolf come by and ask to go on an adventure do you think that Bilbo will except the adventure willingly or will he fight not going?