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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Edith Bratt Tolkien die?
(a) November 29, 1981.
(b) November 29, 1975.
(c) November 29, 1969.
(d) November 29, 1971.

2. How does Tolkien feel about his fame?
(a) It embarrasses him.
(b) It worries him.
(c) It greatly puzzles him.
(d) He enjoys it.

3. Tolkien began to find that people were confusing what?
(a) The work with other works.
(b) This fantasy world with their own.
(c) The man with the work.
(d) The man with other authors.

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

5. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?
(a) In order to express himself artistically.
(b) In order to help the story move along so that every detail would fit in perfectly.
(c) In order to make the book more unique.
(d) In order to help the reader visualize the story.

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

7. How was Tolkien doing at Oxford?
(a) Horribly.
(b) Not well.
(c) Well.
(d) Fairly well.

8. The battle with the publishing company made Tolkien and his work what?
(a) Disliked.
(b) Overnight sensations.
(c) Unsellable.
(d) Uninteresting.

9. Where did Priscilla remain?
(a) In the States.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) At school.
(d) At home.

10. Who was Tolkien not sure he wanted to publish his book?
(a) His son, Christopher.
(b) Haughton and Miflin.
(c) Any publisher.
(d) Allen and Unwin.

11. Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant?
(a) He did not trust Rayne.
(b) He did not have a written copy of the book.
(c) There was only one copy in existence.
(d) He could not find an extra copy of the book.

12. In 1971, Edith was taken to the hospital with what?
(a) A herniated disc.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Headaches.
(d) An infected gall bladder.

13. The money began pouring in and soon Tolkien was worried about what?
(a) Having to pay an exorbitant amount in taxes.
(b) Being robbed.
(c) Having to move into a larger home.
(d) Having crazy fans.

14. Tolkien sold the original manuscripts of his published works to what university?
(a) Michigan State University.
(b) Marquette University.
(c) University of Michigan.
(d) Eastern Michigan University.

15. The first book review was written by whom?
(a) T.S. Eliot.
(b) C.S. Lewis.
(c) Father Francis.
(d) Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Tolkien by the time THE LORD OF THE RINGS was completed?

2. From what did Tolkien's depression prevent him?

3. Tolkien was unhappy about splitting the work into three volumes and insisted on what?

4. What did this infection do to Tolkien?

5. Which child did Tolkien write letters to in particular?

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