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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 the Valar use to name and glorify things in the world?

2. What kind of tables are associated with both A and B versions of the account of tongues?

3. What did Feanor take with him to chase after Morgoth?

4. What two towns were built before the Dwarves came forth?

5. What is returned to Fingolfin, in QS, after Feanor's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Elves described in Q and QS manuscripts?

2. What was the conflict in the year 347?

3. How were the Ainur created?

4. What are some differences between Q and QS manuscripts?

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

6. How does Part II, Chapter 6's content build the framework for the Lord of the Rings?

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

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

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

10. What is the significance of the Etymologies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Describe some of the settings for The Lost Road and Other Writings. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in The Lost Road and Other Writings?

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