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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. 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?

2. After Edith died, what did Tolkien do to keep busy?

3. Eventually, Tolkien told his publisher that he was "forgetting about children." Why?

4. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?

5. The review praised the work which was what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Of what did Lewis warn Tolkien?

4. How is Ronald like Bilbo Baggins?

5. Describe one of the great mysteries about The Hobbit.

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

7. How did Edith die?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tolkien has a few close friends.

Part 1) Who does he consider to be his close friends? What does he have in common with these individuals?

Part 2) How do these friends influence his life and work? When these friends are lost, for example, due to death, how is Tolkien affected? What does this reveal about him?

Part 3) Who are your close friends? How do they influence you? How do you support one another in various aspects of your life? How might your life change if those friends were no longer in your life?

Essay Topic 2

The story of THE HOBBIT is based on Tolkien's life.

Part 1) Describe THE HOBBIT. How is it based on Tolkien?

Part 2) Why does Tolkien use himself and his life when creating his work? How is Tolkien's life, personality, and character found in his other work?

Part 3) What aspects of your own life and character would you incorporate into a story? Why?

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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