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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through NARN I HIN HURIN The Tale of the Children of Hurin: The Death of Turin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Turambar reluctant to go into battle?
(a) He has a bad back
(b) The orcs are looking for him
(c) His promise to Niniel
(d) The orcs are many in number

2. Niniel finds Turambar's body next to Glaurung. When she screams for Turambar to awaken what happens?
(a) Turambar levitates
(b) Glaurung stands up
(c) A wraith appears
(d) Glaurung opens his eyes and speaks to Niniel

3. What does Turin do to show he places his family and his past actions behind him?
(a) Changes his name
(b) Throws away all his possessions
(c) Shaves his head
(d) Cuts out one of his eyes

4. What does Aerin do after the fight in the hall to show her disapproval of Brooda's people, the Easterlings?
(a) Commits suicide
(b) Sets the hall on fire
(c) Defecates on Brooda's throne
(d) Takes up arms and continues fighting

5. Why does Saeros dislike Turin and torment him?
(a) Turin sucks his thumb
(b) Saeros believes Turin cheated in a game
(c) Turin dishonored Saeros
(d) Turin is a human

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Brandir give Niniel to refuse Turambar's marriage proposal?

2. What does Turin do to Brooda that causes a fight in the hall?

3. How does Turin become the leader of a band of outlaws?

4. Turambar agrees to not leave Nienil for war except for what condition?

5. Why does Brandir pass his title of Lord to Turambar?

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