10)Many people are familiar with the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien was known for creating rich, intricate fantasy worlds in his novels, which often featured themes of heroism and courage. Fewer people, however, are aware that Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval English at Oxford University, and that he incorporated elements of those languages and historical periods into his works. Thus, those who read Tolkien’s novels without this knowledge ______ Which choice most logically completes the text?IFRPRAEN-010may not appreciate the extent to which his writing reflects the political climate of his time.may not recognize the influence that his academic background had on his literary works.may mistakenly believe that his literary works are grounded in historical fact.may underestimate the impact that the works of other fantasy authors had on his writing.

Which statement BEST represents two central ideas of the passage?ResponsesA J.R.R. Tolkien was both a great novelist and great scholar.J.R.R. Tolkien was both a great novelist and great scholar.B J.R.R. Tolkien was a great novelist, but his personal life was troubled.J.R.R. Tolkien was a great novelist, but his personal life was troubled.C J.R.R. Tolkien wrote fantastic stories about a fantasy world called Middle Earth.J.R.R. Tolkien wrote fantastic stories about a fantasy world called Middle Earth.D J.R.R. Tolkien was an average novelist, but he was better finding talent in other people.J.R.R. Tolkien was an average novelist, but he was better finding talent in other people.Question 2Which two choices BEST support the central ideas of the text?ResponsesA Tolkien’s mythical stories of friendship and adventure still stir readers’ imaginations. He is truly one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time.Tolkien’s mythical stories of friendship and adventure still stir readers’ imaginations. He is truly one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time.B He was in charge of the entries beginning with the letter “W.” When he began to write stories, he shared them with his friends in a group called the Inklings.He was in charge of the entries beginning with the letter “W.” When he began to write stories, he shared them with his friends in a group called the Inklings.C Tolkien also wrote stories for children, including his own. He was a fun father who often surprised his children with magical letters from polar bears and elves.Tolkien also wrote stories for children, including his own. He was a fun father who often surprised his children with magical letters from polar bears and elves.D J.R.R. Tolkien was always interested in the English language. Before becoming a writer, he studied English in college. Tolkien worked as a professor and also had a job helping to write a dictionary.J.R.R. Tolkien was always interested in the English language. Before becoming a writer, he studied English in college. Tolkien worked as a professor and also had a job helping to write a dictionary.E Later, Tolkien’s mother appointed a priest, Father Francis Xavier Morgan, to become the official guardian of Tolkien and his brother. Father Morgan introduced Tolkien to many great paintings, some of which inspired the artistic descriptions in his writing.

Though Middle English was widely spoken in fourteenth-century England, the English language was rarely employed in literature until poet Geoffrey Chaucer helped pioneer its literary use. ______ his manuscripts contain the first documented uses of over 2,000 English words—like the word “princess” in his 1385 poem “The Knight’s Tale”—which led a contemporary to dub him “the first finder of our fair language.”23 Mark For ReviewWhich choice completes the text with the most logical transition?A) That being said,B) Indeed,C) However,D) Besides,

Which of the following is an accurate statement about reading and writing?

In his works, fantasy writer Samuel Forrest transports readers to magical realms. The Journey to Fire Mountain offers a heroic quest through a land of dragons and wizards, and his other novel ______ tells a story of a hidden kingdom beneath the sea.18Mark for ReviewABCWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?ADepths UnknownBDepths Unknown—CDepths Unknown,DDepths Unknown:

Thou, with stroke of mighty pen, Hast told of joy and mirth, And read the hearts and souls of men As cradled from their birth. The language of the flowers, Thou hast read them all,, And e'en the little brook Responded to thy call. which choice best states the main purpose of the text? A) To praise a certain writer for being especially perceptive regarding people and nature 3 Io establish that a certain writer has read extensively about a variety of topics C) To call attention to a certain writer's careful and elaborately detailed writing process