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tjs
tjs
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High School - 9th Grade

In "The Hobbit" what is the biscuit like food all the creatures eat in the story?

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Posted by tjs on Sunday April 12, 2009 at 2:28 AM and tagged with 4 letter word, biscuit, the hobbit, tolkien.

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  1. marilynn07 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    This special food is called "waybread" . It is made by the elves of Rivendell.  It is very nutritious and compact. It will not go stale or grow mold.

    Elrond Half-Elven is the leader of the elves who live in Rivendell. He orders the travellers to be supplied with this "waybread".

     

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/hobbit/characters
    http://www.enotes.com/hobbit/summary

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    Posted by marilynn07 on Sunday April 12, 2009 at 5:45 AM