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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolkien wrote to Stanley Unwin to tell him what?
(a) He did not want him to publish THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(b) THE LORD OF THE RINGS was finished.
(c) He should have it published quickly.
(d) He should come pick up a copy of the finished book.

2. While Tolkien stood to make more money, what did it also mean?
(a) He would not see any money until the cost of the book production was covered.
(b) He would have to pay more money.
(c) He would have to pay Unwin more money at the end.
(d) He would be harrassed by other publishing houses.

3. Rayner said that because Tolkien was not willing to do any editing or split the books into several volumes, Unwin should do what?
(a) Take THE LORD OF THE RINGS and reject THE SILMARILLION.
(b) Take THE SILMARILLION and reject THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) Not publish any of his works.
(d) Publish both books.

4. Tolkien said Unwin looked a lot like who?
(a) One of his children.
(b) One of his students.
(c) One of his coworkers.
(d) One of his dwarves.

5. This company eventually apologized to Tolkien and offered to do what?
(a) Pay him royalties on volumes sold.
(b) Pay a fine.
(c) Give him their extra copies.
(d) Collect all the books they had sold.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is this conversion received by her family?

2. Why did the maps have to be redrawn?

3. Tolkien sold the original manuscripts of his published works to what university?

4. The war hit in what year?

5. The second language was Sindarin, which was reminiscent of _________, Tolkien's second favorite language.

(see the answer key)

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