View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Elves called that were led by Orome?

2. In the account of the Siege of Angband, in chapter eight, Tolkien relies heavily on _____.

3. In the late 200s, who came to power and attempted to stop Morgoth?

4. Who fled from the land of the Valar with the Silmarils?

5. By whose hand did the Dwarves come forth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the Ainur created?

2. What battle is described in Chapter 16 of Part II?

3. How did the Elves and Men learn about the world?

4. What did Tolkein do after getting back the QS from the publishers?

5. How did the Valar distinguish themselves?

6. What was the conflict in the year 347?

7. How did the Annals begin?

8. How are the Sun and Moon different in Q and QS?

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

10. What did Morgoth rebuild and create in the world?

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

Essay Topic 3

Magic and the supernatural are discussed throughout the novel. Identify magical and supernatural elements in characters, objects, and events. How does Albion's power separate her from others? Does the possession of magical or supernatural powers result in heroic action? Why or why not? Explain in reference to the characters of Albion, Audoin, and the other principal characters.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 692 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample