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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1952, Rayner Unwin proposed a new deal to Tolkien for THE LORD OF THE RINGS. What was this deal?
(a) Tolkien would be contracted in a profit-sharing agreement.
(b) Tolkien would receive all of the profits from the book.
(c) Tolkien would receive a traditional contract with royalty payments.
(d) Tolkien could choose how much of a profit he wanted to make.

2. What happened when Tolkien's fans rose up against this company?
(a) The company gave all the unsold books to Tolkien.
(b) The infringement ended up being a blessing in disguise.
(c) The company paid Unwin.
(d) The company filed bankruptcy.

3. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?
(a) "Salamander."
(b) "Sallysubmarine."
(c) "Silmarillion."
(d) "Sillymarine."

4. Ever since THE SILMARILLION was rejected in 1937 Tolkien was desperate to do what?
(a) Rework it.
(b) Find it.
(c) Forget he wrote it.
(d) Have it published.

5. In many ways, Bilbo Baggins is who?
(a) C.S. Lewis.
(b) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(c) T.S. Eliot.
(d) P.T. Barnum.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?

2. The first book review was written by whom?

3. This company eventually apologized to Tolkien and offered to do what?

4. Carpenter points out that in every photograph the situation and location seemed to be what?

5. One notable aspect of the photos is what?

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