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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 1-2, The Texts and Their Relations, The Later Annals of Valinor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Numenoreans not obsessed with?
(a) Joy.
(b) Life.
(c) Love.
(d) Death.

2. Who did Albion name his son after?
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His uncle.

3. What does Elendil mean in Eressian?
(a) Elf-friend.
(b) Loyal companion.
(c) Long lost friend.
(d) Trusty advocate.

4. What does not come to Valinor?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Death.
(c) Joy.
(d) Life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose biography bears similarities to Tolkien's own life?

2. What aspect of the Numenoreans was attributed only to the Valar as a gift?

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

4. For how many years did bliss rule while Morgoth was dark?

5. What occurred in the Great Sea appeared east of Tol-eressea?

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