Trivia: What was fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien’s first published novel?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
A Game of Thrones
Correct Answer: The Hobbit
So why is this answer correct? : In 1937, British author J.R.R. Tolkien published the fantasy novel “The Hobbit,” a prequel that predates the publication of his famed “Lord of the Rings” trilogy by nearly two decades. “The Hobbit” introduces readers to the fantastical world known as “Middle-earth,” and centers around the character Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who joins an expedition to recover stolen treasure from the evil dragon Smaug. Today, over 100 million copies of the book have been sold.