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

2. What happens to Turin's sister Urwen?

3. How is AR-Pharazon, the last King of Numenor, described?

4. Who is it after that Turin model's his desire to be a soldier?

5. How long is the second king, Vardamir Nolimon, said to have reigned before giving the throne to his son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Glaurung do to Nienor?

2. What did Aerin do after the death of her Easterling husband?

3. Describe the punishment that Hurin recieved from Morgoth and why it was so severe?

4. What becomes of Amroth and Nimrodel?

5. What did Cirion offer Eorl in return for coming to the aid of Cirion's kingdom?

6. Explain the effect that the Palantiri had on the user.

7. What are some of the Ringwraiths' weaknesses?

8. Explain the connection between the Elessar being a jewel that heals and the fact that it is made after the image of the sun and the green leaves.

9. Who, per Isildur's word, is allowed to visit the grave of Elendil?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sauron realizes that the Ringwraiths have a few weaknesses. What symboliim can be found in the fact that the Ringwraiths: Wander during the daylight? Fear water? Are stronger as a group? Speculate on why the leader doesn't have these tendencies as strongly as the others?

Essay Topic 2

The Elessar and The Palantiri are both objects that have descriptions that symbolize their power.

1) Explain how the Elessar's power are connected to the description the author gives of it.

2) Why is Aragon referred to as the Elessar?

3) Explain in what ways the Palantiri's powers are consistent with their descriptions.

Essay Topic 3

When Nienor is found by Turin and the other men of Brethil, Turin and Nienor develop a quick bond. If Turin had changed his name and tried to forget his mother and sister would he have realized that Nienor was his sister? Would hearing Turin's name have been enough to spark some remembrance?

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