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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 Dior's daughter who escapes with the Silmaril after she is killed?

2. What is the name of the Dwarf that Turin seizes and holds for ransom?

3. Who guards Morgoth in the Timeless Void?

4. What is the relationship between Morwen and Hurin?

5. How many years does Barahir's son wander Dorthoinian in search of the Hidden Kingdom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do Beren and Luthien fall in love?

6. How does Feanor die in the book?

7. How does Fingon save Maedhros?

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

9. How do Maeglin and Aredhel escape to Gondolin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The desire for power is something seen in many characters in the book.

Part 1.) What repercussions did characters like Sauron and Melkor have during their search for power in Ea?

Part 2.) What might the author be saying about the nature of power based on the portrayal of Feanor's sons and their search for the Silmarils?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Elves and Men in the book. What reasons did Iluvatar have for creating so many differences between the two races of Ea?

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