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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 Gorlim's wife who is lost?

2. What is the name of Dior's daughter who escapes with the Silmaril after she is killed?

3. Where does Tuor find Turgon's arms and swords?

4. What carries Fingon up to a rock to release the man Morgoth tied to a rock by his wrist?

5. What is the relationship between Inziladun and Gimilkhad in the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

2. How do Maeglin and Aredhel escape to Gondolin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Finduilas die in the book?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Examine the nature of the Silmarils in the book. What might the author wish for the Silmarils to symbolize regarding faith in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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