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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. No matter how hard Melko tried to destroy it, Iluvatar would always use his discord to create _____.

2. Who marched into Mithrim as the first sun rose in QS?

3. Which creatures did Morgoth send into Beleriand?

4. What did the Ainur entering the world become?

5. In the beginning of the world, who made the Ainur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the Valur or Powers?

2. What was the battle that ensued in the year 51?

3. How did the author describe the Last Battle of the Ancient World?

4. What is the significance of the Etymologies?

5. How did the Valar distinguish themselves?

6. What are some differences in Q and QS regarding races, such as the Silmarils and Orcs?

7. How did Melko change the music?

8. How did the Gnomish Wars end?

9. Why did Iluvatar end the music?

10. What new races arose after the year 51?

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

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?

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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