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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. How long is the summary that Tolkien's new publisher asks him to write at the end of "Publisher Drama"?
2. How many other men are traveling with Tolkien during his conversation about accents?
3. In describing the power of the pen, what aspect of fiction writing does Tolkien refer to when explaining his own writing process and the way he invents characters?
4. As mentioned in Letter #69, which specific part of his manuscript does Tolkien plan on revising?
5. According to the information provided in Letter #69, how often does Tolkien write to Christopher?
Short Essay Questions
1. How old is Tolkien when the earliest letters begin and what is his situation?
2. What is the One Ring of Power in Tolkien's stories?
3. In Letters #66 and #69, how is Tolkien's relationship with Christopher defined?
4. What are the Stages of History that Tolkien describes in Letter #131?
5. What observation does Tolkien make about his Middle English class to Mrs. E.M. Wright in Letter #6?
6. How are the letters for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" chosen and what information is left out of them?
7. What psychological dilemma does Tolkien discuss about the Elves in Letter #131?
8. What inspires a schoolboy to write to Tolkien about The Hobbit in Letter #114 and what advice does Tolkien give in return?
9. How does Tolkien design Farmer Giles of Ham and what does he think about it being considered a children's story?
10. How does Rayner Unwin first contact Tolkien, leading to his involvement with publishing The Lord of the Rings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze Tolkien's relationship with his son, Christopher, based on his letters. Provide at least three separate examples of how he communicated with his son and the effect it had on his writing.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Tolkien's views on parenting in Letter #246. Include the reasons why he thinks people either fear or are reluctant to become parents and the many benefits of having children that he writes about.
Essay Topic 3
The One Ring of Power is a significant element in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's letters.
1) Describe the One Ring, its features, and the effect it has on whoever wears it.
2) Explain the only known way to destroy the Ring.
3) Analyze Tolkien's hypothetical assessment of why Gandalf would be worse while wearing the Ring than Sauron and whether you agree with him.
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