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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 Tolkien think of the awards and accolades he received?

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

3. Did Tolkien believe that the work was flawless?

4. There were many requests for Tolkien to be a professor __________.

5. How was Tolkien doing at Oxford?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Unwin do with all of Tolkien's completed manuscripts? Why?

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

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

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

6. How did Tolkien feel when C.S. Lewis died? Why did he feel this way?

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

8. How did the money Tolkien made from this book affect him?

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

10. What new deal did Unwin propose to Tolkien?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

World War II changes Tolkien's life?

Part 1) How does World War II change Tolkien's life? How do these changes compare to those that took place during and after World War I?

Part 2) How might similar changes have taken place all over Great Britain and elsewhere in the world? How might the affects of war influenced Tolkien in the writing of his books?

Part 3) How has war changed your own life? How might war influence your own creative ventures?

Essay Topic 2

Ronald's parents greatly influenced him.

Part 1) Describe Ronald's parents. How is he like his parents?

Part 2) Why are his parents, especially his mother, so influential?

Part 3) How do his parents affect his life and work? How do others influence Tolkien and his work?

Essay Topic 3

Tolkien and his work become overnight sensations.

Part 1) How does this occur? What events have led to this success? Was this type of success predicted earlier in his life? Explain.

Part 2) Describe the type of behavior displayed by those interested in Tolkien and his work. What does this reveal about these Tolkien fans? How does Tolkien feel about this kind of attention? How does it affect him?

Part 3) How might Tolkien's fame and life after he and his work became part of pop culture reflect the lives of celebrities today? How might this explain the struggles faced by celebrities today? How would you feel if you had been Tolkien? How might this fame have affected you?

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