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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. The story of THE HOBBIT was written for what purpose?

2. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?

3. When C.S. Lewis died in 1963, how did Tolkien feel?

4. What did Tolkien and Stanley Unwin think of each other?

5. People began to call when?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the story of THE HOBBIT written?

2. Is this deal a good idea for Tolkien? Why or why not?

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

4. What did Ronald do soon after Edith's death?

5. How did Edith die?

6. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.

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

8. How did Tolkien's personality and feelings begin to change at this time? What might have caused this?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Ronald falls in love with Edith Bratt.

Part 1) Who is Edith Bratt? How does Ronald meet her? What attracts him to her?

Part 2) How does his love and relationship with Edith resemble his parent's relationship? What do his intense feelings for Edith reveal about him as a person?

Part 3) How does his relationship with Edith change over time? What causes these changes?

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