The Hobbit Review

What does Thorin offer Bilbo as payment for his services?

A coat of armor

Before Smaug attacks Esgaroth, what do the town's inhabitants see?

A light low in the hills, turning the lake golden.

Who is Dain bringing with him to the mountain?

A tribe of dwarves from the Iron Hills

Who is the master bowman, encouraging battle against Smaug? (Hint: He ultimately kills Smaug.)

Bard

Which character expresses pride in Bilbo as he returns to the mountain?

Gandalf

While serving as watchman, Bilbo sneaks away and visits whom?

Gandalf and Bard

Why were citizens of Esgaroth furious at their master?

He escaped by boat and left his people to fight and die.

According to Thorin, why aren't the people of Esgaroth entitled to a share of the treasure?

Smaug destroyed their town -- not the dwarves -- so he should not be responsible for financially compensating them.

What does Bilbo offer as a bargaining chip?

The Arkenstone

What promise does Thorin make to the lake-people?

The dwarves will pay them back for services only, provided the lake-people do not use force.

This character tells the bowman to "look for the hollow of the left breast as he flies and turns above you."

The thrush

Who rushes to Esgaroth's aid upon hearing news of its destruction?

The wood-elves

What request does Thorin ask of Roac?

To send a message to his relatives.

What does Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?

puts it in his pocket; keeps it a secret