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

2. The review praised the work which was what?
(a) A mixed blessing.
(b) A nuisance.
(c) A blessing.
(d) A disaster.

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

4. Edith was expected to have what, regarding her illness?
(a) A partial recovery.
(b) A full recovery.
(c) No recovery.
(d) A temporary recovery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When C.S. Lewis died in 1963, how did Tolkien feel?

2. What did the Tolkiens hope would give them some relief from the almost constant and intolerable flow of visitors, mail, and gifts that were always present in Headington?

3. Regardless of how The Hobbit is viewed, it was intended to be what?

4. What happened when Tolkien's fans rose up against this company?

5. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.

2. Is this deal a good idea for Tolkien? Why or why not?

3. What happened when Oxford took notice of the book?

4. How did Tolkien feel as the time drew nearer for the book to be published?

5. What events took place regarding Tolkien's fame?

6. Describe the first book review for THE LORD OF THE RINGS.

7. Why was the story of THE HOBBIT written?

8. How did Tolkien's personality and feelings begin to change at this time? What might have caused this?

9. What happened when the money began pouring in?

10. What ended Tolkien's focus on the new book and his Oxford professorship?

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