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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Eorl take counsel with to decide if he was going to come to Gondor's aid?

2. What is Halifirien's significance to Gondor?

3. Who is it that saves Gollum from starving to death in while he was in the Moria mines?

4. Who controls King Theoden's mind?

5. Who does Gandalf meet that tells Galdalf they wish to kill Smaug?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morwen refuses to go to Thingol's court to live.

1) Was Morwen thinking of her own pride before that of the welfare of her daughter?

2) Why did Morwen not deem it necessary to remain with her son Turin?

3) Was the sending of her token to King Thingol accepted by her son as easily as it was accepted by the king?

Essay Topic 2

Turin had two sisters. One of his sisters, Urwen, died when she was a small child. This death leaves his parents distant to Turin and he will be raised in many respects by Sador. His other sister he doesn't meet until he is an adult and doesn't realize it is his sister.

Explain the differences in the effects each sibling had on Turin. Which one had the greater impact on his life long term? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of The Line of Elros being told? Does it add to the reader's comprehension of the story or detract? Explain.

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