The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Frodo to have a breakdown in The Lord of the Rings?

2. To whom does Tolkien write about the impact of C.S. Lewis' passing?

3. As displayed in Letter #257, what is the connection between Tolkien's childhood and his later years?

4. As mentioned in a letter to Unwin, how had Tolkien previously responded to the warning about his friendship with C.S. Lewis?

5. How many Elves does Tolkien think might be able to manage the Ring of Power in Letter #246?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did being a father help Tolkien in writing one of his most well known stories, The Hobbit?

2. Why is Tolkien honored with a degree from the Belgians and how do they refer to him?

3. What information does Tolkien provide in his remembrance of C.S. Lewis in Letters #257 and #261?

4. What is Tolkien's initial reaction when he is warned about his friendship with C.S. Lewis and what happens to change his mind?

5. How does Tolkien disprove the misconception that his success was made overnight in Letter #159?

6. What important announcement does Tolkien make to Christopher Bretherton in Letter #253 about his connection to childhood?

7. Who is Tolkien writing to when he predicts what would happen if Gandalf had worn the Ring, and what is his prediction?

8. Which literary device does Tolkien not appreciate and how does he view the intended audience of fairy tales?

9. What suspicions are confirmed by Tolkien about a woman's used book in 1965?

10. Which familiar people does Tolkien continue to write to in the "Later Years," and which recipients are new?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The One Ring of Power is a significant element in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's letters.

1) Describe the One Ring, its features, and the effect it has on whoever wears it.

2) Explain the only known way to destroy the Ring.

3) Analyze Tolkien's hypothetical assessment of why Gandalf would be worse while wearing the Ring than Sauron and whether you agree with him.

Essay Topic 2

Tolkien's writing style is a combination of different techniques that is very effective in delivering exciting fiction that can be enjoyed on many levels.

1) Explain the use of vivid descriptions in both Tolkien's letters and his fictional works.

2) Describe Tolkien's advice for writing fiction in a way that maintains the reader's attention throughout the work and analyze how this can be applied to contemporary creative writing.

3) Explain Tolkien's opinions about allegory and its use in writing fiction, as well as your own view about the literary device and its uses.

3) Analyze Tolkien's thoughts about fairy tales and the importance of their place in literature.

Essay Topic 3

Tolkien expresses his discontent with changes made to his work by editors in various letters.

1) Describe two examples of Tolkien's disagreement with proposed changes in spelling or use of words for his stories.

2) Analyze how Tolkien invented the different languages for his fictional realm and why his educational background was significant.

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