"Farewell, good thief," he said. "I go now to the halls of waiting to sit beside my fathers, until the world is renewed. Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship from you, and I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate."

Bilbo knelt on one knee filled with sorrow. "Farewell, King under the Mountain!" he said. "This is a bitter adventure, if it must end so; and not a mountain of gold can amend it. Yet I am glad that I have shared in your perils—that has been more than any Baggins deserves."




Part A

What is the implied idea in the passage?

Thorin wants forgiveness from Bilbo.

Thorin believes Bilbo is a thief and wants to end their friendship.

Thorin is paying Bilbo with the gold and silver for his help.

Thorin is still angry at Bilbo because he took the Arkenstone.


Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which sentence best supports the answer in Part A?

"'I go now to the halls of waiting...'"

"'Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth....'"

"'I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate.'"

"'...to sit beside my fathers, until the world is renewed.'"