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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 Morgoth command Sauron find and destroy at the beginning of Chapter 19?

2. What is the name of the king who refuses to permit the Noldor to live in his lands?

3. In which direction do the Men move in order to avoid the dark during their first appearance?

4. What is the name of Amandil's son he helps flee from Numenor?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Fingon save Maedhros?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Nienor learn that Turin was her brother?

9. How are the Men who dwell on Numenor protected?

10. Why are the Men of Numenor forbidden to sail westward out of sight of the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the portrayal of pride in the book. What is revealed about the repercussions of having pride based on Feanor's fate?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of creation portrayed in the book. What relation might the author wish for the reader to see between the creation story of Ea and the Biblical creation of earth?

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