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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Stanley Unwin surprise Tolkien?
(a) By showing interest only in publishing one book.
(b) By showing interest in accepting both of the books.
(c) By showing no interest in publishing his books.
(d) By not responding to his messages.

2. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?
(a) In order to help the story move along so that every detail would fit in perfectly.
(b) In order to express himself artistically.
(c) In order to make the book more unique.
(d) In order to help the reader visualize the story.

3. Tolkien began to find that people were confusing what?
(a) The man with the work.
(b) The man with other authors.
(c) The work with other works.
(d) This fantasy world with their own.

4. From what did Tolkien's depression prevent him?
(a) Talking to Edith.
(b) Going out with friends.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Working.

5. Did Tolkien believe that the work was flawless?
(a) Yes.
(b) Mostly.
(c) No.
(d) Somewhat.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading through Tolkien's completed manuscripts, what did Unwin do?

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

3. What did Tolkien think of the awards and accolades he received?

4. As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in?

5. The Hobbit had been abandoned until a student of Tolkien's mentioned it to whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience?

3. What did Tolkien do when he became eager to cut ties with his publishers? How did they react?

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

5. Why did Tolkien's relationship with Lewis deteriorate even further?

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

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

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

9. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.

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

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