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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 does Morgoth command Sauron find and destroy at the beginning of Chapter 19?

2. Who accidentally encounters Men and abides with them, playing music and teaching them wisdom?

3. Who allies themselves with Maedhros in Chapter 18?

4. Who is the only Man to join the Eldar in Valinor?

5. Who travels to Gondolin and promises Turgon not to reveal its location when they leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Maeglin and Aredhel escape to Gondolin?

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

4. How is Aman lost from Men forever?

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

6. How does Fingon save Maedhros?

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

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

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

10. How do Beren and Luthien fall in love?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's use of the circle of life theme in the book. What purpose might the author have for using this technique in regards to portraying a religious tone in the text?

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

The author presents many different representations of love in the book.

Part 1.) What can we learn about the nature of the love a parent has for their children based on the actions of characters like Iluvatar, Yavanna and Miriel?

Part 2.) What can we learn about the nature of romantic love in the book based on the portrayal of characters like Beren and Luthien?

Part 3.) What can we learn about the love for nature based on the Teleri's love for the sea?

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