What did Bilbo discover when he fooled the Dragon into showing the underside of his belly?

What was Bilbo pleased to see when he tricked the dragon into displaying his underside? Bilbo was pleased to see that despite his protective covering, Smaug had one vulnerable bare spot above his left breast.
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What did Bilbo discover about the dragon?

Bilbo enters, slips on his ring to make himself invisible, and proceeds down the long, dark passage into Smaug's lair. There, he sees the magnificent, terrible dragon asleep on piles of treasure. Smaug is red and gold, with fiery breath, sharp claws, and a hide as strong as a diamond.
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What does Bilbo discover about Smaug?

What important information does Bilbo learn when he flatters Smaug? That he can tell when someone is lying and he has a missing patch of scales on his chest, giving him a weak spot.
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What does Bilbo do with his major discovery and why?

What does Bilbo do with his major discovery? and why? He put it in his deepest pocket, and thinks, " They did say I could pick and choose my own share; and I think I would choose this, if they took all the rest."
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What did Bilbo do to the dragon?

In this chapter, Bilbo undertakes the traditional task of the hero — killing the dragon. His adventures so far have prepared him for this task: He has grown in judgment, resourcefulness, and bravery; additionally, he has the ring with the magical power of invisibility.
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Who killed the dragon in The Hobbit?

Bard appears during the drafting for chapter thirteen, when it is said that he kills the dragon with his ancestor Girion's favourite Black Arrow.
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What does Bilbo find first at the bottom of the tunnel?

Bilbo staggers and loses his breath, enchanted by the beast and its treasure. He gazes at the mound for a while, then rushes towards it, and grabs the first thing he sees: a two-handled cup. He runs back down the tunnel and takes off his ring.
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What was Bilbo's ending discovery?

With the help of the ring, he sneaks away from the mountain at night and into the camp of the lake men and the wood elves. There, he reveals himself and is brought before the leaders, Bard and the Elvenking. They are suspicious of him, of course, but they relax when Bilbo reveals his secret weapon: the Arkenstone.
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What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug?

What is the most important thing Bilbo learns from Smaug? He learns where Smaug's weak spot is - he has an unprotected spot on his left breast.
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What did Bilbo steal from Smaug?

Assuming that Smaug would not recognize the scent of a hobbit, Gandalf recruited the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to join the quest. Upon reaching Erebor, the Dwarves sent Bilbo into Smaug's lair, and he was initially successful in stealing a beautiful golden cup as Smaug slept fitfully.
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What does Smaug call Bilbo?

Smaug calls Bilbo a thief, and he is accurate in his judgment.
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How did Bilbo find the Arkenstone?

Bilbo Baggins is shown to have found it in the treasure hoard during his conversation with Smaug, who even contemplates letting the Hobbit have it - just to see it corrupt Thorin's mind - before deciding against it.
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Is Smaug the last dragon?

Smaug was the last named dragon of Middle-earth. He was slain by Bard, a descendant of Girion, Lord of Dale.
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What happens in chapter 14 in The Hobbit?

Summary: Chapter 14

The narrator suspends telling the story of Bilbo and the dwarves at the mountain and focuses on Smaug as the dragon flies toward Lake Town to wreak vengeance.
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Does Smaug have four legs?

In the prologue of the theatrical release of An Unexpected Journey, Smaug had six limbs (four legs and two wings), which was his initial design. His forelimbs were among the body-parts that were clearly glimpsed, being bulky in appearance and each ending in hand-like feet with five taloned fingers.
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What happened in chapter 13 of The Hobbit?

The dwarves are trapped in darkness, not knowing where Smaug is. Bilbo decides to go down the tunnel once again, and the dwarves watch as he makes his way. After he is in the dragon's lair, Bilbo pockets the Arkenstone, making excuses to himself for the theft.
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What is the bravest thing Bilbo ever did?

Going on from there was the bravest thing he ever did. The tremendous things that happened afterward were as nothing compared to it. He fought the real battle in the tunnel alone, before he ever saw the vast danger that lay in wait.”
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What is the proverb that Bilbo invents?

What is the modern-day equivalent of the proverb that Bilbo invents in Chapter 6? Out of the frying pan and into the fire. What does the proverb that Bilbo invents in this chapter mean? This proverb means getting out of one bad situation only to find yourself in a worse situation.
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Who Said Never laugh at live dragons?

Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien: “Never laugh at live dragons.”
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Who dies in the end of the hobbit?

One of the big scenes that changes from book to movie is the circumstances surrounding Thorin Oakenshield's death. It's a big moment in both, as Thorin is one of the main characters and his ultimate demise is a very somber moment for the characters and the reader.
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Does Bilbo get knocked out?

Bilbo is struck with a stone and passes out. In this chapter, the Battle of Five Armies occurs, and Bilbo reprises some of his former hobbit behavior when he is knocked unconscious by a stone, which puts an end to any further heroism on his part.
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Why did Bilbo's face change?

Gollum was weaker than Bilbo; the ring completely controlled him from the get-go. So, the major differences were Gollum's weakness, and his living conditions which made him anti-social and changed his appearance due to the absence of light. Bilbo definitely was affected by The Ring, just not to the same extent.
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What did Bilbo discover in the dark tunnel?

Bilbo regains consciousness and, finding himself alone, tries to crawl through the tunnel. He finds a ring, which he absentmindedly pockets. He wishes he were back in his comfortable home, eating.
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How did Bilbo win the riddle game?

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Bilbo Baggins and Gollum, while struggling for dominance against one another, entered into an exchange of riddles in Gollum's cave, as recounted in the fifth chapter of The Hobbit. Bilbo unfairly won by asking Gollum what he had in his pocket.
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How does Bilbo trick Gollum?

In the process Bilbo slips through a narrow chasm in which he loses his buttons on his coat. He then fall over and the ring falls onto his finger, making him invisible. Gollum heads for the exit and Bilbo follows.
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