2. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience for Tolkien?
(a) He had never written before.
(b) He had never had anything published before.
(c) He had no idea of the processes involved with producing a book.
(d) He had never had anyone read his work before.

3. Living in Bournemouth had what kind of an effect on Edith?
(a) A mild effect.
(b) An unusual effect.
(c) A poor effect.
(d) A good effect.

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

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

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

7. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?
(a) For the lack of publicity for one of the recent books.
(b) They do not seem to care about his work.
(c) They are lazy and unorganized.
(d) He never received his money on time.

8. What was taking a toll on Edith?
(a) The fanmail.
(b) The strain of keeping up the house.
(c) Her children.
(d) The weather.

9. Letters and cards from fans started pouring in by the __________ and Tolkien soon found himself completely overwhelmed.
(a) Millions.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Dozens.
(d) Thousands.

10. From what did Tolkien's depression prevent him?
(a) Going out with friends.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Talking to Edith.
(d) Working.

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 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.

12. What grave mistake did Stanley Unwin make?
(a) He teased Tolkien.
(b) He sent a copy of his son's letter to Tolkien
(c) He ignored Tolkien.
(d) He did not tell Tolkien of his son's idea.

13. The delay in Tolkien's next installment of books could be blamed in part on what?
(a) His family concerns.
(b) His ill health.
(c) The man's perfectionism.
(d) The war.

14. As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in?
(a) Tolkien's mythology.
(b) Tolkien's poetry.
(c) Tolkien's family.
(d) Tolkien's other stories.

15. What happened when Oxford finally took notice of the book?
(a) Tolkien was required to complete several overdue projects.
(b) Tolkien was fired.
(c) Tolkien was given a pay raise.
(d) Tolkien was forced to write another book for the series.