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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 happens to Turin because of Saeros' death?

2. When Turin saves the men of Brethil from the orcs what does he tell them his trade is?

3. What does Glaurung do to Nienor?

4. Which part of the island of Numenor has a cooler climate?

5. What does the death of Glaurung do to Niniel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nienor go into the woods?

2. Why did Turin not seek out his mother and sister after he left Thingol's court and the death of Sareos?

3. What becomes of Amroth and Nimrodel?

4. Which of the two endings seems most fitting to the Elessar story?

5. Explain why the Nazgul couldn't be completely secret when Sauron decided to send them out?

6. What does Turin hear that convinces him of Brandir's truth?

7. What happens that causes a rift between the White and Grey Istari?

8. Describe Halifirien.

9. Describe the Haleth.

10. How does Turin chase off the orcs that have captured the men of Brethil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brandir gives council that, if heeded, would have benefited both Turin and Nienor although Brandir was working for his own benefit.

1) Was Brandir a good leader?

2) Was Brandir's request for Nienor to was good council considering his motives? why?

3) Was Brandir's decision to follow Nienor into the woods right or wrong? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Saruman has a jealousy of Gandalf that eventually grows into a deep hate. Explain why Saruman continues to mimic Gandalf's actions although Saruman dislikes him so much. Why does Saruman suspect Gandalf of traitorous actions?

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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