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The Prancing Pony
Rivendell
May 7 2013, 6:11pm
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1. Balin
2. Helena Hufflepuff's golden cup. Destroy it, Bilbo! Destroy it, it's a Hurcrux! Eh, you mean dragons don't need Hurcruxes to live forever? Uh, well, then it was probably just a normal golden cup.
3. A bare patch, a hole in Smaug's diamond coat. Or in other words, he just revealed his only weakness. Alas, the vanity of dragons.
4. 'Never laugh at Sherlock Holmes, Bilbo you fool!' Ops, an easy thing to mistake. I knew this sounded strange. Thorin's hair? Bombur's beard? No, I suppose it's 'Never laugh at live dragons'
5. To stop breathing. He was already uncomfortable enough and the additional noise of 13 heavily breathing Dwarves was highly irritating. But in end, after considerably grumbling, he agreed to bear the risk of being shot in the dark if only they would shut the door, in case Smaug showed up.
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
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Eowyn3
Rivendell
May 7 2013, 9:52pm
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1. Balin
2. Chalice
3. His weak spot
4. live dragons
5. To go further down the tunnel
" He has just as much reason to go to war as you do. Why can he not fight for those he loves?"
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
Valinor
May 7 2013, 10:50pm
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1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
That nattily attired old gent of a dwarf, Balin.
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
The kind of thing missing from his sedate and boring respectable life as a Baggins so far...a trophy! And not some lil' ol' bowling trophy, either, but a big-arse, two-handled, team victory drinking kind of cup to mark the occasion.
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
Proof that, indeed, dragons cannot make a thing for themselves, not even mend a loose scale of their armor -- a spot on the left side of his breast as bare as a snail out of its shell.
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at ____ _____, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself
"live dragons!" Not live stuffed and mounted dragons are, however -- like stone trolls -- still fair game.
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
Stop spinning yarns, go inside, and SHUT THE DOOR!
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Lissuin
Valinor
May 7 2013, 10:53pm
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You knitters have every thing covered, don't you?//
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Nira
Lorien
May 7 2013, 11:09pm
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1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
Balin? I think? I know there's a reason I like him behond his inherent charm...
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
gold chalice
Out of all the millions of treasures to steal he first grabs a cup??? Really!?
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
a bare patch not protected by treasure
or that Smaug is really a girl dragon 
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at ____ _____, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself
live dragons
laughing at dead dragons is ok
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
*in Gollum voice* Go into the tunnel
"Why, to think of it, we're in the same tale still! It's going on. Don't the great tales never end?" -Samwise
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
Valinor
May 8 2013, 12:07am
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Never underestimate the creativity and determination of geeks armed with pointy sticks and/or hooks! =) //
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Brethil
Half-elven
May 8 2013, 12:36am
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Feeling poetic again Ro. A Tritina for you this week.
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Though more Pig Latin is very tempting as you probably look *adorable* with your eyes crossed. Thanks for last week, and as for this weeks fun! 
"Inside Information: Truthful Thoughts While Reading."
Brave Balin said to Bilbo, "by the hair
of my beard, I'll go." Right hand of Thorin's.
Only shortly down would he walk for love.
Bilbo finds the cup, heirloom of Thorin's
royal hoard. Bilbo glimpsed just skin, no hair
there on Smaug's breast, a fact to maybe love
If one had a bow!...and one can also love
"never laugh at live dragons" - or risk singed hair!
Bilbo pleads, "shut the door!" The nod is Thorin's.
Our Bilbo's dear, but we love Thorin's hair.
An Illustration in Point...a fine illustration of many fine points, yes?
Manwe, when asked a simple "Yes" or "No" question, contemplated, and responded "the middle one."
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Lissuin
Valinor
May 8 2013, 12:59am
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This is bloomin' wonderful, Brethil!
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Not only do you get full marks for correct answers, I vote to award you double IEC points as well! Eh, Ro?
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SirDennisC
Half-elven
May 8 2013, 1:10am
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1. gah, I'll guess Balin.
2. A golden chalice?
3. A bare spot in the protective layer of gems and such.
4. live dragon?
5. Call for reinforcements?
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SirDennisC
Half-elven
May 8 2013, 1:13am
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What makes you think the guy with one point was trying for points?
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Thank goodness for IEC!
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Brethil
Half-elven
May 8 2013, 1:31am
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(*sigh*) What can I say, he's *inspiring* material... 
Manwe, when asked a simple "Yes" or "No" question, contemplated, and responded "the middle one."
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Finding Frodo
Tol Eressea
May 8 2013, 3:38am
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I said "descendant of rabbits" last week, and it was supposed to be rats. Or was it the "shining armor" that I missed, because I'm pretty sure I said "golden armor"? Anyway, you've been charitable toward me, Ro, but I won't need leniency this week, because I think I know all of these!
1. Good old Balin!
2. A two-handled golden cup
3. A bare patch in the hollow of his left breast (or was it the right? Rats again!)
4. live dragons
5. Shut the front door! Well, first go in the tunnel, and later to shut the door.
Where's Frodo?
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sador
Half-elven
May 8 2013, 2:05pm
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Twit's_Arkenstone_UUT (just before the end).
Unfortunately, it contradicts JRRT's illustration Conversations with Smaug. But I still prefer Twit's idea.
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Esmeralda
Bree
May 8 2013, 4:09pm
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I've not read this part for quite some time...
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...But it seems to have stuck with me.
1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
I believe that was the noble Balin.
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
A big two-handled gold cup?
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
Theres a big bare patch on the breast of his gold and jewel encrusted weskit.
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at ____ _____, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself
Live dragons cuz youre likely to get the hair singed off the back of your head.
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
Get inside and kick the door shut. And a good thing, too. Shneeky Shmaug ):(
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entmaiden
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May 8 2013, 5:46pm
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I love this chapter because we finally get some answers and the quest is turning a corner.
1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
I think it was Fili.
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
A cup, and Smaug was ANGRY.
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
A gap in the jewels crusting his belly. Nice spot for an arrow
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at ____ _____, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself
live dragons.
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
SHUT THE DOOR!
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ryouko
Lorien
May 9 2013, 1:49am
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1. It was too dark in there, so it's hard to say.
2. Never before seen clips of the 2nd movie.
3. A map of Middle Earth, with a "Here There Be Dragons" with an arrow pointing to the edge of the paper
4. TSA Officers.
5. Go to the local Walmart for snacks. The pipeweed was giving him a severe case of the munchies!
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Elessar
Valinor
May 9 2013, 3:19am
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1. Balin
2. a cup
3. That he had a spot where there were no jewels.
4. live dragons
5. Make their way to the door.
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Silverlode
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May 9 2013, 5:54am
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There may be a Mediocrity Bench in my immediate future...
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...which is fine, as RL is being a bit exhausting at the moment and it would be nice to sit and rest a bit. 
1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
Hmm, I'm going to go with Dori, on the theory that after all that carrying of him everywhere he wanted to see that he at least got to see their burglar doing what they brought him along for.
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
A golden cup, although I've never really understood why the good cutlery and tableware should be stored in the hoard instead of the butler's pantry...
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
A bare patch in his gem waistcoat.
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at live dragons who are still within earshot and do not have a good sense of humor, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself Well, okay, maybe only the first part of that.
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
Some simple trust-building exercises, to bring the group closer together and try to eliminate some of the petty bickering. Trust falls (Bombur was the only one who got dropped), blindfold walks (Nori was a little too prone to lead his partner right along the edge of the cliff for fun, but otherwise fun was had by all), tree hugging (only, since there weren't any trees, they had to settle for boulder hugging), a voice-command obstacle course (Thorin was clearly the best at giving directions, but he had some trouble with people being so mesmerized by the sound of his voice that they just stood still to listen), rappelling up and down the face of the cliff, collecting their equipment from down below, and ending with a rowdy game of Sardines that ended with them all piling together in the tunnel (coincidentally just in time)....it was a very successful team building event.
Silverlode
"Dark is the water of Kheled-zram, and cold are the springs of Kibil-nla, and fair were the many-pillared halls of Khazad-dm in Elder Days before the fall of mighty kings beneath the stone."
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dernwyn
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May 10 2013, 1:28am
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...could produce an entire fourth movie, all on its own! 
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
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Arandiel
Grey Havens
May 10 2013, 3:42am
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I'm tired and I want to go home.
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Oh - I am home. Well, I imagine that's how Bilbo felt in this chapter, so perhaps it's fitting?
1. Which Dwarf accompanied Bilbo a bit of the way down the tunnel (on Bilbos first journey down the tunnel)?
Oh, I always get this one wrong... Grumpy?
2. What did Bilbo steal from Smaugs pile of treasure and take back up the tunnel to the Dwarves?
Hmmm... I want to say it was a coin or a crown or something else that begins with 'c'... but I've no idea why.
3. What key piece of information did Bilbo discover when Smaug rolled over to show his underbelly?
The dragonish equivalent of split ends: an unscaly patch of skin.
4. Fill in the blanks (two words): Never laugh at ____ _____, Bilbo you fool! he said to himself
Thorin's hair. Had to be said.
5. Bilbo returned to the Dwarves after his conversation with Smaug, and they all sat in the little grassy bay discussing, amongst other things, dragon slaying. Bilbo grew uneasy; what did he then urge them to do?
Flush the critter out and let Bard deal with him?
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