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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when orcs attack the men Nienor is traveling with after her encounter with Glaurung?
(a) She runs naked into the woods
(b) She is captured and taken to Sauron
(c) She is wounded by an orc arrow
(d) She is eaten

3. What happens when Turin is taken to Finduilas' grave?
(a) Turin falls into a trance
(b) Turin finds a ring belonging to Finduilas
(c) Turin throws up
(d) Turin begins to weap and morn

4. What does Nienor do after learning she has married her brother?
(a) Eats poison
(b) Marries Brandir
(c) Falls upon Turin's sword
(d) Jumps off a cliff

5. What occurrence makes Meneldur decide it is time for Aldarion to take the throne?
(a) Aldarion turns 21
(b) a fued at court
(c) Meneldur takes ill
(d) a possible war

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Turin do to show he places his family and his past actions behind him?

2. What is it that covers much of Hyarnustar?

3. What captures Meneldur's desire more than ruling his people?

4. What was the name of the last gate, the seventh gate, that Tuor and Voronwe must pass through?

5. The outlaws tell Mim that they will let him leave if he will leave something of his behind. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Turin's response when Brandir told him Nienor was dead?

2. What did Brandir ask Nienor to do in regard to waiting before marrying Turin?

3. Why did Turin turn to Sador for his learning?

4. Why was Nimrodel reluctant to marry Amroth?

5. Explain why the Palantiri passed out of knowledge of the people of Middle-earth.

6. Why does Eorl decide he must ride to the aid of Gondor?

7. Describe the Haleth.

8. What is said about the final king of Numenor?

9. What is Mim's curse on Androg?

10. How do the people of Numenor travel and why?

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