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

2. After a discussion about language, what did Albion show an interest in learning?

3. What kind of leader was Manwe?

4. In comparison to others, what spiritual inclination did Manwe have?

5. The Annals of Valinor begins with _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were the two changes that arose as the Sun appeared?

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

4. What was the first generation of the Sun?

5. How did the conflict of loyalty affect Herendil and Elendil?

6. How did Albion retain his interest in languages while teaching, and how did it affect him?

7. When did the Moon and Sun arise?

8. How did the Valar count time?

9. What manuscripts does Part Two contain?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Audoin's fall from grace. How does this relate to a religious concept of the fallen angel? Is Audoin's temptation similar to that of Lucifer in hell? What parallels do you see in Tolkein's tale to that of the Bible?

Essay Topic 2

Tolkien uses more than one instance of irony in The Lost Road and Other Writings. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of family in The Lost Road and Other Writings. What does family mean for Albion? What does family mean for Audoin? How are these definitions similar? Is family supportive and in what ways? How do these definitions compare to a traditional family in medieval England?

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