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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. Which of the following is the main focal point of The Silmarillion?
2. Based on the information in the Introduction, how many chapters does the book have?
3. As stated in the letters included in "Publisher Drama," how many times does Tolkien have the chance to use the poetic invention he makes?
4. What issue does a woman's presence raise for Tolkien in "Publisher Drama"?
5. How many academic articles is Tolkien a writer for, as referred to in "The Professor"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened when the Elves and the Dwarves became friends in the past of Tolkien's fictional realm?
2. What stipulation does Tolkien have in working with Allen & Unwin on publishing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and what request do they have for him?
3. What is the One Ring of Power in Tolkien's stories?
4. What are the Stages of History that Tolkien describes in Letter #131?
5. Who is Tolkien traveling with in the story he recounts for Christopher in a letter from April 3, 1944, and what is the point of the story?
6. How can the One Ring of Power be destroyed?
7. What inspires a schoolboy to write to Tolkien about The Hobbit in Letter #114 and what advice does Tolkien give in return?
8. What change does Tolkien consider and eventually make to The Hobbit in Letters #128 and #129, and why is it significant?
9. What message does Tolkien hear when he is becoming impatient about the publishing of The Lord of the Rings?
10. How does Tolkien design Farmer Giles of Ham and what does he think about it being considered a children's story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the difficult situation that Tolkien encounters while having The Lord of the Rings published by Collins, and the events that lead him to work with Unwin & Allen on the trilogy. Also, provide an analysis of the poem, "Errantry," and its significance in the publishing of The Lord of the Rings.
Essay Topic 2
Describe in detail the story that Tolkien tells Christopher about a train ride he has with two other men in a letter from April 3, 1944. Also, include the literary techniques used by Tolkien in the letter and why they display his skill as a writer.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Tolkien's career as a professor and his career as an author while he is waiting for The Lord of the Rings to be published. Include several examples of his descriptions of his teaching responsibilities, how he approached them during this time, and the reminder he used when he became concerned with the publishing of his work. Then, analyze the way Tolkien writes about his teaching career after his books have become successful and he has been promoted to Senior Professor.
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