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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When did Edith Bratt Tolkien die?
(a) November 29, 1969.
(b) November 29, 1981.
(c) November 29, 1975.
(d) November 29, 1971.
2. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?
(a) Where to end the story.
(b) How to include hobbits into the story.
(c) How to begin the story.
(d) Where to get rid of Frodo.
3. Oddly enough, who did Edith befriend?
(a) Joy Lewis.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Lewis' sister.
(d) Lewis' mother.
4. Allen and Unwin began to negotiate deals for what?
(a) Comics of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(b) Foreign translations of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) Toys based on THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(d) Movies based on THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
5. People began to call when?
(a) When he was in meetings.
(b) In the morning.
(c) At night.
(d) At all hours of the day and night.
Short Answer Questions
1. The story of THE HOBBIT was written for what purpose?
2. Letters and cards from fans started pouring in by the __________ and Tolkien soon found himself completely overwhelmed.
3. Tolkien began to find that people were confusing what?
4. After reading through Tolkien's completed manuscripts, what did Unwin do?
5. The reviews from other critics were mixed. Were they better than Tolkien had expected?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience?
2. Describe the first book review for THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
3. What events took place regarding Tolkien's fame?
4. What does Unwin do with all of Tolkien's completed manuscripts? Why?
5. Why did Ronald become frustrated with THE LORD OF THE RINGS? What did he say about this story?
6. How was Edith feeling at this point? What helped her live out the end of her life in some peace and comfort?
7. How did Tolkien feel when C.S. Lewis died? Why did he feel this way?
8. Describe one of the great mysteries about The Hobbit.
9. Why was the story of THE HOBBIT written?
10. What do Stanley Unwin and Ronald Tolkien think of one another?
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