The Last Stage
Where was Gandalf while the expedition crossed Mirkwood? How long do Bilbo and Gandalf stay at Rivendell?
Gandalf was at the great council of white wizards to fight the necromancer while the expedition crossed Mirkwood. Bilbo and Gandalf stayed at Rivendell for one week.
Why do they walk at the end of their journey?
They walk at the end of their journey because the ponies were exhausted and the grass was nice to walk on so they walked on it.
Why are Bilbo’s goods being auctioned?
Bilbo’s goods were being auctioned because he was gone so long that they thought Bilbo was dead so they wanted to make use of his items and make money out of it.
What changes does Balin notice in Bilbo?
Balin notices that Bilbo’s new waistcoat has real gold buttons. He also notices Bilbo as a different person after the journey.
What happened to the old master of Lake-town?
The old master of Lake-town was given a large amount of gold to improve Lake-town. He was a very greedy person so he attempted to escape and keep all of the gold to himself but ended up dying of starvation.