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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 does Manwe banish from Valinor in Chapter 9?

2. Whose departure do the Valar mourn at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. What do the Teleri refuse to do for Feanor when he tries to leave Valinor, which leads to a battle?

4. What is the name of King Thingol and Melian's first child?

5. Who appeals to his father to restrain Feanor during a council called after Feanor openly rebels against the Valar?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Silmarils created?

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

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

4. How is Aule's creation of the Dwarves described?

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

6. How is Maia and Elwe's relationship described?

7. How are the Valar's actions described when they aid Arda in its first war?

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

9. How are the Two Trees of Valinor created?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author presents many different representations of love in the book.

Part 1.) What can we learn about the nature of the love a parent has for their children based on the actions of characters like Iluvatar, Yavanna and Miriel?

Part 2.) What can we learn about the nature of romantic love in the book based on the portrayal of characters like Beren and Luthien?

Part 3.) What can we learn about the love for nature based on the Teleri's love for the sea?

Essay Topic 2

The fight between good and evil is one theme represented throughout the book.

Part 1.) What led to the culmination of evil on Ea through efforts by Melkor and Sauron?

Part 2.) What efforts did characters like Iluvatar, Melwe, and Ulmo take to ensure that good prevailed in Ea?

Part 3.) What might the author wish for the battle of good and evil to symbolize in regards to a human's journey?

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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