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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. Who was Tolkien not sure he wanted to publish his book?
(a) His son, Christopher.
(b) Allen and Unwin.
(c) Any publisher.
(d) Haughton and Miflin.

2. To where did the Tolkiens move?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Bournemouth.

3. What did Tolkien and Stanley Unwin think of each other?
(a) They were very similar.
(b) The other was rude.
(c) The other was insane.
(d) The other was quite strange.

4. The war made things difficult for everyone in Europe and the Tolkiens often took in lodgers and also raised hens for what reason?
(a) They enjoyed living in the country.
(b) They were asked to protect the hens from enemy fire.
(c) To combat the shortage of eggs.
(d) They liked to eat a lot of eggs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edith died, what did Tolkien do to keep busy?

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

3. Eventually, Tolkien told his publisher that he was "forgetting about children." Why?

4. The battle with the publishing company made Tolkien and his work what?

5. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was the story of THE HOBBIT written?

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

4. What happened when the money began pouring in?

5. What new deal did Unwin propose to Tolkien?

6. How did Edith die?

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

8. About what did Tolkien write to his son, Christopher?

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

10. Describe Edith regaining of good spirits.

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