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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. How many times does Feanor curse Morgoth as he dies?

2. Who protect the people of Numenor?

3. Who does Eol hate and not trust?

4. What is the name of Gelmir's brother who witnesses his death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fingon defeat the dragon Glaurung?

2. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

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

4. How does Feanor die in the book?

5. How does Aredhel die in the book?

6. How does Morgoth learn about Gondolin?

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

8. How does Fingolfin die in the book?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the concept of jealousy in the book. What characters exhibited jealous behavior in the book, and what repercussions did they face because of it?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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