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In Tolkiens book The Silmarillion, the kings of Numenor increasingly became rebellious against the Valar and mounted an attack against them. The result was that the island of Numenor sank into the sea. What was the reason for their revolt?

1. They wanted the Silmarils for themselves.
2. They were tired of Manna.
3. They wanted the riches of the Valor.
4. They lusted after immortality.

Answer

The correct answer is D) They lusted after immortality..

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