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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the language Albion remembered in a vision as a boy?

2. What languages were not considered classical?

3. What did Albion wish was longer, so he could study languages?

4. Which evil person was mentioned in the second manuscript?

5. What did Morgoth do to the Elder Children of Illuvatar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What languages did Albion learn?

2. How was the world of Valinor built?

3. How was Audion, Albion's son, described in Chapter 4 of Part 1?

4. How is the second manuscript mentioned in Part 1, Chapter 2 dated and shown later edits?

5. How was the fall of Numenor introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2?

6. How was Albion's wish to time travel granted?

7. How did Albion's interest in languages begin?

8. How did Oswin and Albion desire to learn from each other when Albion turned 18?

9. What was the Downfall of Numenor about?

10. What are some differences in the characters mentioned in the second text mentioned in Part 1, Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Motive is a powerful driving force behind action. Why is motive important in determining the actions and behavior of the elves? What are the motives of the quendi? How do they contrast with that of Audoin or Albion? Where do they coincide?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for The Lost Road and Other Writings. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in The Lost Road and Other Writings?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Iluvatar. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Iluvatar's character in the novel?

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