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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?
(a) Belladonna Took.
(b) Donna Toop.
(c) Bella Turnhook.
(d) Belle Tourneau.
2. Who often retired to Bournemouth?
(a) Many elderly American couples.
(b) Many elderly British couples.
(c) Many elderly French couples.
(d) Many elderly Danish couples.
3. Why was there a considerable problem with an American company?
(a) It refused to pay royaltiesto Tolkien.
(b) It refused to reprint the saga.
(c) It reprinted the saga without permission.
(d) It reprinted the saga incorrectly.
4. Allen and Unwin began to negotiate deals for what?
(a) Toys based on THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(b) Movies based on THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) Comics of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(d) Foreign translations of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
5. The woman took the typescript, read it and then did what with it?
(a) Sent it back to Tolkien.
(b) Published it.
(c) Recommended it to the publishers.
(d) Threw it away.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happened when Oxford finally took notice of the book?
2. In 1972, Tolkien was awarded what?
3. Why did some of the maps have to be reconstructed?
4. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?
5. The delay in Tolkien's next installment of books could be blamed in part on what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How was Edith feeling at this point? What helped her live out the end of her life in some peace and comfort?
2. What did Tolkien do when he became eager to cut ties with his publishers? How did they react?
3. What new deal did Unwin propose to Tolkien?
4. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience?
5. Why did Ronald become frustrated with THE LORD OF THE RINGS? What did he say about this story?
6. What do Stanley Unwin and Ronald Tolkien think of one another?
7. Why was it recommended that Tolkien finish THE HOBBIT?
8. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.
9. Describe one of the great mysteries about The Hobbit.
10. Is this deal a good idea for Tolkien? Why or why not?
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