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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?

2. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?

3. Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself?

4. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

5. St. Philip's is not the best school for the boys and eventually Ronald wins a scholarship to where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?

2. Why is Mabel worried about providing for her children?

3. Who was the Tolkiens' second son when was he born?

4. How do both Mabel and Arthur feel about returning to England?

5. When does Mabel arrive in South Africa? What takes place at the time of their wedding?

6. Why is Arthur Tolkien in South Africa?

7. What is odd about the Bloemfontein home?

8. What did Tolkien create with Eric Valentine Gordon?

9. How do many people question Tolkien in regards to his mythology and devout Catholic faith? What is Tolkien's response?

10. How does Father Francis feel about Ronald's engagement to Edith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolkien was desperate to have THE SILMARRILION published.

Part 1) What is THE SILMARRILION? Why was he so desperate to have it published? Why does this desperation reinforce in Tolkien's character? What does it also reveal?

Part 2) What did others think about this work? Why did they feel this way?

Part 3) What in your own life is important? Why is it important? What does this reveal about you?

Essay Topic 2

THE HOBBIT was a success.

Part 1) Why was it successful? What contributed to this success?

Part 2) To what did this success lead? How did this success affect Tolkien and his family? What challenges did Tolkien face when writing and publishing this book? How does this foreshadow his experiences with "The Lord of the Rings?"

Part 3) What success have you had in your own life? To what can you contribute this? How did this success alter you?

Essay Topic 3

Ronald and Edith eventually marry.

Part 1) How do these two reunite after being separated by their guardians? What had been the reason for this separation? Was it beneficial to both Edith and Ronald? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why do these two decide to wed? Should they have married each other? Why or why not?

Part 3) Describe their married life. Is this a happy marriage? Why or why not? Would you say it was a successful marriage? Why or why not?

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