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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 guards Morgoth in the Timeless Void?

2. Who warns Turgon of building Gondolin in the hidden vale?

3. Who kills Fingolfin?

4. What is the name of the king that joins Beren to search for Morgoth?

5. Who does Morgoth offer a Silmaril but instead hangs him by his wrist from a rock?

Short Essay Questions

1. What circumstances lead to King Thingol's death in the book?

2. How does Finduilas die in the book?

3. How does Feanor die in the book?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the portrayal of death in the book. How might the portrayal of death be considered necessary in the book?

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