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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 does Manwe make sure will not be destroyed during the Firstborn's power that are Yavanna's favorite?

2. Who does Feanor marry first in the book?

3. What is the title of Chapter 12?

4. Who is the king of the Valar when it is first created?

5. What does Melkor claim he taught Feanor at the end of Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Men and Elves become estranged in Chapter 12?

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

3. Describe the feast that Melkor and Ungoliant attend when they sneak into the Land of Aman.

4. How is the Isle of Balar created?

5. How are Orome's followers first described?

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

7. How are the Orcs created?

8. How are the Silmarils created?

9. How are the Two Trees of Valinor created?

10. How is Melkor treated after he is released from his three age long imprisonment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the portrayal of pride in the book. What is revealed about the repercussions of having pride based on Feanor's fate?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the concept of war in the book. What evidence is present to suggest the necessity of war?

Essay Topic 3

The desire for power is something seen in many characters in the book.

Part 1.) What repercussions did characters like Sauron and Melkor have during their search for power in Ea?

Part 2.) What might the author be saying about the nature of power based on the portrayal of Feanor's sons and their search for the Silmarils?

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