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:
c. Lorien

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

3. The elves who stayed with Thingol were called:
e. A, B and C

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

5. The four main branches of the elves are:
a. Vanyar, Noldor, Avari and Teleri

6. The Vanyar and Noldor traveled to Aman by:
c. Island

7. The Teleri traveled to Aman by:
d. Ships pulled by Swans

8. Match the elvish races with their king:

a. Finwe - Noldor
b. Olwe - Teleri
c. Ingwe - Vanyar

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

10. The Valar gave the elves the city of:
a. Tuna

Extra credit:  List the seven sons of Feanor

Curufin, Celegorm, Maglor, Maedhros, Sneezy, Sleepy and Dopey

Thanks for the discussion, Entmaiden. I agree that the pieces are in place. I think the Elf kindreds splitting up sets everything in place, and now things start to happen.

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