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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. In the second version of The Fall of Numenor, what was the manuscript?

2. What did Oswin wish he was, so he could travel with Albion?

3. When the pillars were broken, what did the Gods make, surrounding it with mountains?

4. In what year did Tolkien recount a discussion he had with C.S. Lewis, where they decided who would write stories about two of the big "plot devices" of the day?

5. Who grew old forests?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Albion's father discuss Anglo-Saxon with him?

2. What were the significant royal relationships among the Numeroreans?

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

4. How did the Annals begin, and who were the offspring that arose?

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

6. What is the Nameless Land?

7. How did two plot devices affect the writings of Lewis and Tolkien?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Lost Road and Other Writings is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and kinetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see in our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Tolkein is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of metaphor or allusion, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

Albion and Audoin are two active characters that impact the story line through their observations and interactions.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist, and how do they interact? What is similar about them, and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Albion had a direct influence upon? What are some events that the Audoin had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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