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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.
(a) 50 shillings.
(b) 30 pounds.
(c) 30 shillings.
(d) 50 pounds.

2. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?
(a) Very petite and pleasant.
(b) Very depressed and rude.
(c) Very odd and unusual.
(d) Very quiet and shy.

3. Did Father Francis accept the news of the engagement?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, he was very excited.
(c) Yes, he was fairly thrilled.
(d) Yes, but he was not thrilled.

4. In many ways, Bilbo Baggins is who?
(a) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(b) C.S. Lewis.
(c) P.T. Barnum.
(d) T.S. Eliot.

5. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?
(a) "Rediculous warfare."
(b) "Unreasonable warfare."
(c) "Trench warfare."
(d) "Silly warfare."

Short Answer Questions

1. What grave mistake did Stanley Unwin make?

2. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?

3. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?

4. When did Father Francis permit Tolkien to write to Edith?

5. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

(see the answer key)

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