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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 drives a knife into Glaurung's belly but is killed by the monster?

2. Who is Beren enchanted by who is also the daughter of King Thingol?

3. What is the title of Chapter 13 of the book?

4. Who locks Morgoth into the Timeless Void?

5. Who falls in love with Turgon's sister and they become married?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are Earendil's two purposes as lord of the people of Sirion?

6. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

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

8. How is Gorlim tricked into revealing the location of Barahir?

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

10. How does Fingon save Maedhros?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of loyalty is one shown in many of the book's characters and is a constant theme in those striving to do good.

Part 1.) How important is loyalty in the alliances formed during war?

Part 2.) How do characters like Yavanna and Ulmo show their loyalty to Iluvatar?

Part 3.) What impact does being loyal to Iluvatar have on the success of good?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of nature in the book. What significance does nature appear to have to the residents of Ea, and what is revealed about those who do not respect it?

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