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

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

3. What does Eol throw at Maeglin but causes Aredhel to die?

4. Who commands Morgoth's troops in Chapter 18?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Beren and Luthien fall in love?

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

6. What happens when Maglor and Maedhros try to steal the Silmarils?

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

8. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

9. How does Aredhel die in the book?

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

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

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 3

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

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