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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 is Amandil ordered to cut down but secretly preserves?

2. What carries Fingon up to a rock to release the man Morgoth tied to a rock by his wrist?

3. What is the name of Barahir's son who is the only one to survive in his family?

4. In which direction do the Men move in order to avoid the dark during their first appearance?

5. Who builds the city of Nargothrond?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Dior Thingol when Feanor's sons learn she has a Silmaril?

2. How is Fegalund's association with Men first described in the book?

3. How is Aman lost from Men forever?

4. What happens when Maglor and Maedhros try to steal the Silmarils?

5. What does Morgoth do to Maedhros after promising him a Silmaril?

6. How does Fingolfin die in the book?

7. What circumstances lead to King Thingol's death in the book?

8. How do Maeglin and Aredhel escape to Gondolin?

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

10. What is the nature of Galadriel's advice to Melian and King Thingol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the concept of jealousy in the book. What characters exhibited jealous behavior in the book, and what repercussions did they face because of it?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of vengeance shown in the book. What might the author be saying about human nature based on the presence of vengeance?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the nature of the Silmarils in the book. What might the author wish for the Silmarils to symbolize regarding faith in the book?

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