1. It was also important that the work did not become what?
(a) An embarrassment.
(b) A metaphor.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A waste of time.

2. In 1952, Rayner Unwin proposed a new deal to Tolkien for THE LORD OF THE RINGS. What was this deal?
(a) Tolkien would be contracted in a profit-sharing agreement.
(b) Tolkien could choose how much of a profit he wanted to make.
(c) Tolkien would receive a traditional contract with royalty payments.
(d) Tolkien would receive all of the profits from the book.

3. Christopher recovered from his ailment, returned to school and eventually did what?
(a) Went to Trinity College.
(b) Went to Harvard.
(c) Went to Oxford.
(d) Went to Cambridge.

4. Edith was expected to have what, regarding her illness?
(a) A temporary recovery.
(b) No recovery.
(c) A full recovery.
(d) A partial recovery.

5. Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself?
(a) The landscape.
(b) The language.
(c) The time period.
(d) The people.

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. Several years of delays and mishaps occurred until in ________ when Tolkien gave up on Collins and went back to Allen and Unwin.

3. What was taking a toll on Edith?

4. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

5. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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