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

2. John moved to Rome to do what?
(a) Study for the Catholic priesthood.
(b) Study art.
(c) Marry his fiancee.
(d) Meet the Pope.

3. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?
(a) How to begin the story.
(b) Where to end the story.
(c) Where to get rid of Frodo.
(d) How to include hobbits into the story.

4. When did Tolkien finish the manuscript?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1949.

5. After Edith died, what did Tolkien do to keep busy?
(a) He took up new hobbies.
(b) He wrote long letters.
(c) He played with his grandchildren.
(d) He worked hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the time drew near for the book to be published of what was Tolkien afraid?

2. Several years of delays and mishaps occurred until in ________ when Tolkien gave up on Collins and went back to Allen and Unwin.

3. Ever since THE SILMARILLION was rejected in 1937 Tolkien was desperate to do what?

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

5. What other plan of Tolkien's also had to be put aside?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when the money began pouring in?

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

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

6. How was Edith feeling at this point? What helped her live out the end of her life in some peace and comfort?

7. About what did Tolkien write to his son, Christopher?

8. What new deal did Unwin propose to Tolkien?

9. Why was it recommended that Tolkien finish THE HOBBIT?

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

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