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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 followed the second manuscript?

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

3. What earlier manuscript is mentioned in Part Two?

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

5. What were the two trees the Valinor created made of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the original outline of the Downfall of Numenor in Part 1, Chapter 2?

3. What was the world of Valinor like in the year 1000?

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

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

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

7. What is the Nameless Land?

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

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

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

One of the main themes in the book is protecting the world from Sauron. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle to make ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of The Lost Road and Other Writings?

Essay Topic 2

Courage and honor are themes that occur throughout the book. Who is courageous? Who is honorable? What events call upon courage or honor in individual characters? Who responds and in what ways? Who emerges in a powerful way as a result of courageous action?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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