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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 returns to Middle-earth but stripped of his disguise and appearing fair?

2. What is the name of Melkor's young dragon that is defeated by Fingon?

3. How many ships does Turgon have made by Cirdan to send messengers to Valar?

4. How many years does Turn battle in the wilderness after leaving his home?

5. What is the name of Gorlim's wife who is lost?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Beren and Luthien fall in love?

2. How does Finduilas die in the book?

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

4. What is the nature of Galadriel's advice to Melian and King Thingol?

5. What happens to Dior Thingol when Feanor's sons learn she has a Silmaril?

6. What happens when Ar-Pharazon takes over Numenor?

7. How does Fingolfin die in the book?

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

9. How does Feanor die in the book?

10. How does Fingon defeat the dragon Glaurung?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Melkor and Manwe in the book. What traits are present to make these two characters, who started out so similar, to become so different?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of beauty in the book. What reason might the author have for presenting beauty as a literal enchanter of Men in the book?

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