Conflict in Middle-Earth

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1. During the Valar's first struggle with Melkor, whose timely appearance tipped the scales in the Valar's favor? Tulkas Mandos Orome Ulmo

2. During Melkor's second assault on the Valar, he destroyed the Two Lamps of the Valar, Illuin and Ormal, as well as their first dwelling. Name this first island home of the Valar. Almaren Almarian Angrenost Andustar

3. The Valar assaulted Melkor in his fortress of Utumno, destroying it and dragging him back to Valinor to face three ages of imprisonment. What event motivated the Valar to do this? Revenge for the destruction of their first home Melkor's destruction of the plants and animals of Middle-Earth The awakening of Men The awakening of the Elves

4. Who or what saved Morgoth from the attacks of Ungoliant? Dragons Werewolves Sauron Balrogs

5. This event, more than any other, put Feanor beyond redemption in the eyes of the Valar. This first killing of Elf by Elf was known as The __________ at Alqualonde. Answer: (One Word)

6. How many Battles of Beleriand were there? (Note: the Great Battle at the end of the First Age, when the Valar finally overthrew Morgoth, is NOT counted as one of these battles). 4 5 6 7

7. In which Battle of Beleriand was Feanor slain? the Battle of Sudden Flame the Battle of Unnumbered Tears the Glorious Battle the Battle Under Stars

8. How many trolls did Hurin slay at the Fens of Serech just before he was finally captured by Morgoth's forces? 70 50 25 95

9. True or False: Huan, Hound of Valinor, actually fought Sauron in personal combat. True False

10. Why was the Dagor Bragollach known as the "Battle of Sudden Flame"? The Iron Mountains erupted in fire and flame Morgoth rained fiery hail on his enemies Fire-breathing dragons first appeared during this battle Morgoth sent destructive rivers of fire in front of his armies

11. Who was responsible for the death of Thingol Greycloak? The Sons of Feanor Easterlings of Uldor the Accursed Balrogs of Morgoth Dwarves of the Blue Mountains

12. True or False: The Battle of Unnumbered Tears was originally an attempt by the Elves and their allies to defeat Morgoth. True False

13. Which King of Numenor assembled a mighty fleet in an attempt to wrest control of Valinor from the Valar? Ar-Pharazon Ar-Inziladun Ar-Gimilzor Ar-Adunakhor

14. During the Battle of Fornost, the Witch-King of Angmar was finally defeated and driven from the North. Which future King of Gondor led the forces of the Dunedain on this assault, thereby earning the Witch-King's hatred? Cirion Earnil Earnur Ecthelion

15. Where was Anarion, younger son of Elendil and brother of Isildur, slain? At the Siege of Barad-dur At the Battle of the Gladden Fields At the Battle of Dagorlad In the Downfall of Numenor

16. The Battle of Azanulbizar was the final battle in a war between which two races? Dwarves and Orcs Elves and Dwarves Elves and Orcs Men and Orcs

17. The First Battle of Dale is more commonly known as the Battle of _______ _______. Answer: (Two Words)

18. In which battle did the Horse-lords of Eotheod aid Gondor and received the lands of Rohan in gratitude? Battle of Greenfields Battle of the Camp Battle of the Field of Celebrant Battle of the Crossings of Erui

19. The Great Battle and the Battle of Dagorlad were the greatest battles fought in the First and Second Ages, respectively. What was the greatest battle of the Third Age? Battle of Helm's Deep Battle of Nanduhirion Battle of the Gladden Fields Battle of the Pelennor Fields

20. The final battle fought in the War of the Ring was the Battle of _______. Answer: (One Word)