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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 dies much easier in the battle against Melkor in Chapter 12?

2. What is the name of the tree Yavanna makes for the Elves in Tirion?

3. Who is known as the Spirit of Fire in the book?

4. Who does Melkor offer help to in hiding the Silmarils from the Valor?

5. Who plants seeds to bring order to Ea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Dwarves give the Sindar arms?

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

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

4. How does Melkor come to be imprisoned in Mandos?

5. How are the Sindar first described in the book?

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

7. How are the Orcs created?

8. How are the Two Trees of Valinor created?

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

10. How do the Valar refortify Valinor in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The theme of loyalty is one shown in many of the book's characters and is a constant theme in those striving to do good.

Part 1.) How important is loyalty in the alliances formed during war?

Part 2.) How do characters like Yavanna and Ulmo show their loyalty to Iluvatar?

Part 3.) What impact does being loyal to Iluvatar have on the success of good?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of vengeance shown in the book. What might the author be saying about human nature based on the presence of vengeance?

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