J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz Questions | Quiz: Part 6

Quiz: Part 6

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. As the time drew near for the book to be published of what was Tolkien afraid?
a) His friends.
b) His book.
c) The critics' reaction.
d) His publisher.

2. Letters and cards from fans started pouring in by the __________ and Tolkien soon found himself completely overwhelmed.
a) Dozens.
b) Hundreds.
c) Millions.
d) Thousands.

3. What type of comments did Tolkien make to Stanley Unwin?
a) Those that he felt would deter Unwin from publishing the book.
b) Those that he felt would encourage Unwin to publish both books.
c) Those that he felt would embarrass Unwin.
d) Those that he felt would anger Unwin.

4. Tolkien wrote to Stanley Unwin to tell him what? (read more)