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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eventually, Tolkien told his publisher that he was "forgetting about children." Why?
(a) Children no longer liked his work.
(b) He was annoyed by his own children.
(c) The new story was becoming frightening and was perhaps unsuitable for young minds.
(d) He was tired of writing for children.

2. People began to call when?
(a) At all hours of the day and night.
(b) At night.
(c) When he was in meetings.
(d) In the morning.

3. Which child did Tolkien write letters to in particular?
(a) Francis.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) John.

4. Why did Tolkien's relationship with Lewis deteriorate further?
(a) When Lewis moved away.
(b) When Lewis mocked him.
(c) When Lewis insulted him.
(d) When Lewis married Joy Davidson.

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

6. What happened to Tolkien in 1973?
(a) He caught a fever.
(b) He caught a chest infection.
(c) He had a heart attack.
(d) He contracted cancer.

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

8. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?
(a) Bella Turnhook.
(b) Belladonna Took.
(c) Belle Tourneau.
(d) Donna Toop.

9. What was the place Tolkien had always considered to be his true home?
(a) South Africa.
(b) London.
(c) Bournemouth.
(d) Oxford.

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

11. 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 publisher.
(d) His friends.

12. Who often retired to Bournemouth?
(a) Many elderly French couples.
(b) Many elderly American couples.
(c) Many elderly British couples.
(d) Many elderly Danish couples.

13. Several years of delays and mishaps occurred until in ________ when Tolkien gave up on Collins and went back to Allen and Unwin.
(a) 1952.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1942.

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

15. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?
(a) An anti-aircraft gunner.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A member of Parliament.
(d) A professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien began to find that people were confusing what?

2. After Edith died, to where did Tolkien move?

3. The money was coming in and Tolkien found that he would not have to do what?

4. Why did some of the maps have to be reconstructed?

5. Did Tolkien believe that the work was flawless?

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