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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 the name of the Dwarf that Turin seizes and holds for ransom?

2. What is the title of Chapter 13 of the book?

3. What is the name of the person who is jealous of King Thingol's love for Turin and mocks him?

4. Who commands Morgoth's troops in Chapter 18?

5. What is the name of Hurin's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What realization does the Eldar have after Beor dies?

3. How do Maeglin and Aredhel escape to Gondolin?

4. What are Earendil's two purposes as lord of the people of Sirion?

5. Why are the Men of Numenor forbidden to sail westward out of sight of the city?

6. How does Feanor die in the book?

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

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

9. What is the nature of Manwe's decree for Earendil and his family?

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

Essay Topic 3

The theme of loyalty is one shown in many of the book's characters and is a constant theme in those striving to do good.

Part 1.) How important is loyalty in the alliances formed during war?

Part 2.) How do characters like Yavanna and Ulmo show their loyalty to Iluvatar?

Part 3.) What impact does being loyal to Iluvatar have on the success of good?

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