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

2. 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.

3. Who looked after Tolkien after his return to Oxford?
(a) A scout and his wife.
(b) His children.
(c) A friend.
(d) His in-laws.

4. The woman took the typescript, read it and then did what with it?
(a) Threw it away.
(b) Published it.
(c) Recommended it to the publishers.
(d) Sent it back to Tolkien.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It was frustrating for the publishers to see Tolkien focused on every minute detail rather than what?

3. To where did the Tolkiens move?

4. What did Tolkien think of the awards and accolades he received?

5. People began to call when?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Tolkien feel about having Allen and Unwin publish THE LORD OF THE RINGS? Why?

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

3. What does Unwin do with all of Tolkien's completed manuscripts? Why?

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

5. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience?

6. How did the money Tolkien made from this book affect him?

7. Why did Ronald become frustrated with THE LORD OF THE RINGS? What did he say about this story?

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

9. How did Tolkien feel about splitting the book into three volumes? Upon what did he insist?

10. How did Edith die?

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