How does Bilbo's discovery of the ring in The Hobbit's rising action affect his fate in the climax?
-The ring saves his life. He uses it to gain invisibility during the worst of the fighting, when others are injured or killed.
- The ring puts him in danger. Once it's power is discovered, many forces will do anything to get it.
-The ring saves everyone. Bilbo trades it to Smaug in exchange for safety, allowing the dwarves to flee the woods unharmed.
- The ring makes him wealthy. Once Smaug's treasure has been collected, Bilbo trades the ring for treasure

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.