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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. Who did Albion name his son after?

2. What were the Germanic people known for their ferocity called?

3. Which version of The Annals of Valinor is a clear manuscript with few changes from the previous version?

4. When Morgoth moved north, what was broken between the earth and water?

5. What does not come to Valinor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Albion's wish to time travel granted?

2. How was Audion, Albion's son, described in Chapter 4 of Part 1?

3. When did the Moon and Sun arise?

4. How did the conflict of loyalty affect Herendil and Elendil?

5. What manuscripts does Part Two contain?

6. What were the significant royal relationships among the Numeroreans?

7. What was the world of Valinor like in the year 1000?

8. What was the original outline of the Downfall of Numenor in Part 1, Chapter 2?

9. What happened in the year 1050?

10. How did two plot devices affect the writings of Lewis and Tolkien?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolkein uses some important instances of foreshadowing in The Lost Road and Other Writings. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness found in The Lost Road and Other Writings. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Tolkien uses more than one instance of irony in The Lost Road and Other Writings. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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