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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. Who searched for Melkor in order to punish him for instigating discord between the Valar and the Elves?

2. What is the title of Chapter 11?

3. What are Elwe's elves known as after he is crowned king?

4. Who is the Doomsman of the Valar?

5. What do Melkor and Ungoliant kill that creates darkness in Valinor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the differences between Men and Elves first described?

2. How is Tulkas' search for Melkor described in the book?

3. How do the Teleri act towards Feanor when he tries to leave for Middle-earth?

4. How does Melkor react to the creation of the sun?

5. How are the Two Trees of Valinor created?

6. How are Orome's followers first described?

7. How is Iluvatar's creation of Ea described?

8. How does the Valar create the sun and moon for Middle-earth?

9. How are the Silmarils created?

10. Describe what happens after Iluvator creates the Ainur to sing for him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the concept of honor in the book. What characters represented honor in the book, and what traits did they possess to give them this title?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of nature in the book. What significance does nature appear to have to the residents of Ea, and what is revealed about those who do not respect it?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the nature of the Silmarils in the book. What might the author wish for the Silmarils to symbolize regarding faith in the book?

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