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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Valinor and Middle-Earth before The Lord of the Rings, Chapters 4-5, Ainulindale, The Lhammas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Powers that came into the world include ______.
(a) Illuvatar, Ulmo, Aule, Orome, Tolkien, Osse, Mandos, Lorien, and Melko.
(b) Valar, Ulmo, Aule, Orome, Tulkas, Osse, Mandos, Lorien, and Tolkien.
(c) Manwe, Vala, Aule, Orome, Tulkas, Osse, Mandos, Lorien, and Illuvatar.
(d) Manwe, Ulmo, Aule, Orome, Tulkas, Osse, Mandos, Lorien, and Melko.

2. For how many years did bliss rule while Morgoth was dark?
(a) 500.
(b) 100.
(c) 1000.
(d) 200.

3. What did the Void apparently contain that some of the Ainur were looking for?
(a) The secret fire.
(b) The goblet.
(c) The book.
(d) The annual.

4. What were the five types of speech developed by the Noldor?
(a) Mithrim, Gondolin, Terendi, Himring, and the thrall-Gnomes
(b) Mithrim, Terendi, Nargothrond, Himring, and the thrall-Gnomes.
(c) Mithrim, Gondolin, Nargothrond, Himring, and Ilkorian.
(d) Mithrim, Gondolin, Nargothrond, Himring, and the thrall-Gnomes.

5. How old was Albion when Oswin thought his interest in languages was a waste of time?
(a) 13.
(b) 20.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which manuscript was set aside when the material was sent out for publication?

2. Which tongues were different from the Lembi?

3. Part Two contains ALL of the following except _____.

4. What is another name for the Powers that came into the world of Valinor?

5. Who made the pillars on which the lamps that light the world were placed?

(see the answer key)

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