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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. This company eventually apologized to Tolkien and offered to do what?
(a) Pay him royalties on volumes sold.
(b) Collect all the books they had sold.
(c) Give him their extra copies.
(d) Pay a fine.

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

3. Carpenter refers to Bournemouth as being the anemic English equivalent to what?
(a) Miami Beach.
(b) New York City.
(c) The French Riviera.
(d) Paris.

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

5. The money began pouring in and soon Tolkien was worried about what?
(a) Having to move into a larger home.
(b) Having crazy fans.
(c) Being robbed.
(d) Having to pay an exorbitant amount in taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant?

2. How did this critic respond to Tolkien's work?

3. How does Tolkien feel about his fame?

4. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?

5. What happened when Oxford finally took notice of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.

3. What did Tolkien think about writing a sequel to THE HOBBIT? Why? What was his plan for the sequel?

4. How is Ronald like Bilbo Baggins?

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

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

7. What do Stanley Unwin and Ronald Tolkien think of one another?

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

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

10. What happened when the money began pouring in?

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