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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 protect the people of Numenor?

2. What is the name of Dior's daughter who escapes with the Silmaril after she is killed?

3. What is the name of Gelmir's brother who witnesses his death?

4. Whose feast does Eol attend when his wife and son leave for Gondolin?

5. Where does King Thingol refuse to allow Men to enter in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fingolfin die in the book?

2. How do Luthien and Beren steal a Silmaril from Morgoth?

3. How does Fingon defeat the dragon Glaurung?

4. How are the Men who dwell on Numenor protected?

5. What does Maeglin ask from Morgoth in exchange for the location of Gondolin?

6. How does Aredhel die in the book?

7. Why does Eol forbid Maeglin to go to Gondolin?

8. How does Fingon save Maedhros?

9. How is Azaghal killed in the book?

10. How does Morgoth learn about Gondolin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the portrayal of pride in the book. What is revealed about the repercussions of having pride based on Feanor's fate?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the concept of honor in the book. What characters represented honor in the book, and what traits did they possess to give them this title?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of nature in the book. What significance does nature appear to have to the residents of Ea, and what is revealed about those who do not respect it?

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