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

2. What do the Dwarves create for the Sindar after warning that evil creatures wander about the woods?

3. What is the name of Feanor's second wife?

4. Who is the author of the book?

5. How many ages is Melkor sentenced to be imprisoned by Manwe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the Orcs created?

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

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

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

5. How are Orome's followers first described?

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

7. How does Melkor steal the Silmarils?

8. How are the Lonely Islands created?

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

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

Discuss the portrayal of wisdom in the book. What can the reader learn about the importance of wisdom based on the portrayal of Fingolfin?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the concept of jealousy in the book. What characters exhibited jealous behavior in the book, and what repercussions did they face because of it?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's use of the circle of life theme in the book. What purpose might the author have for using this technique in regards to portraying a religious tone in the text?

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