I see these chapters as a turning point in the Sil.  We've completed the initial exposition, and now we're about to start the action-packed portions of the book.  We've met the Noldor, who are the major drivers of the story.  As Gandalf said, "The board is set.  The pieces are moving."

Instead of recapping the past week's discussion the more traditional way, I thought it would be fun to do in the form of a quiz.  4 points for each correct answer, and 10 points for the extra credit.  I would say closed book, but I've reproduced both chapters during this discussion, so all the answers are here in the Reading Room.

I'll post answers and scores later this week, being careful not to interfere with next week's discussion.  I hand the key over to Inferno, who will introduce us to Tolkien's most dysfunctional family.

Chapter 4 and 5 Quiz

1.  The romance of Melian and Thingol is one of the great love stories.  Before she came to Middle Earth, she dwelt in the gardens of:

a. Noldor
b. Fangorn
c. Lorien
d. Tuna

2. Thingol met Melian by chance.  What was the sound he heard that drew him to her?

a. Harp music
b. Nightingales singing
c. Elven singing
d. Orcs laughing

3. The elves who stayed with Thingol were called:

a. Sindar
b. Grey-Elves
c. Eglath
d. A and B only
e. A, B and C

4. Thingol was king of the Teleri, but when he stayed behind in Middle-Earth, who became king?

a. Feanor
b. Fingolfin
c. Olwe
d. Osse

5. The four main branches of the elves are:

a. Vanyar, Noldor, Avari and Teleri
b. Valar, Noldor and Teleri and Avanti
c. Valar, Avari, Tuna and Nenya
d. Vanyar, Nienor, Avari and Teleri

6. The Vanyar and Noldor traveled to Aman by:

a. Eagles
b. Broomsticks
c. Island
d. Ships pulled by Swans

7. The Teleri traveled to Aman by:

a. Island
b. Eagles
c. Broomstick
d. Ships pulled by Swans

8. Match the elvish races with their king:

a. Finwe
b. Olwe
c. Ingwe
d. Teleri
e. Vanyar
f. Noldor

9. Manwe and Varda loved the Vanyar, while the Noldor were beloved of:

a. Eru
b. Yavanna
c. Ulmo
d. Aule

10. The Valar gave the elves the city of:

a. Tuna
b. Tirion
c. Cuivienen
d. Beleriand

Extra credit:  List the seven sons of Feanor

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He stood still enchanted, while the sweet syllables of the elvish song fell like clear jewels of blended word and melody.

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