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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 is the name of Aredhel and Eol's son?

2. Who travels to Gondolin and promises Turgon not to reveal its location when they leave?

3. What is the name of Halad's daughter who rules over her people after her father dies?

4. What is the name of Gwindor's land where he and Turin go to stay?

5. Who is the twenty-third king of Numenor and punishes Men who welcome the Elves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Morgoth do to Maedhros after promising him a Silmaril?

2. How is Fegalund's association with Men first described in the book?

3. How does Feanor die in the book?

4. What is the nature of Manwe's decree for Earendil and his family?

5. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

6. What does Maeglin ask from Morgoth in exchange for the location of Gondolin?

7. Why does Eol forbid Maeglin to go to Gondolin?

8. What circumstances lead to King Thingol's death in the book?

9. What realization does the Eldar have after Beor dies?

10. How do Luthien and Beren steal a Silmaril from Morgoth?

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 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?

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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