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J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz

Humphrey Carpenter
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1)

As Tolkien was recovering from trench fever, Christopher Wiseman wrote and told his friend that it was time to start what? (from Parts 3-4)

Writing poetry.
Writing short stories.
Writing the epic.
Writing a small book.
2)

After Edith died, what did Tolkien do to keep busy? (from Part 7)

He wrote long letters.
He took up new hobbies.
He worked hard.
He played with his grandchildren.
3)

In 1917, Edith gave birth to a baby boy, John Francis Reuel; the name Francis as a tribute to whom? (from Parts 3-4)

Father Francis Morgan.
Tolkien's grandfather.
Her father.
Her grandfather.
4)

The second language was Sindarin, which was reminiscent of _________, Tolkien's second favorite language. (from Parts 3-4)

Irish.
Italian.
Scottish.
Welsh.
5)

Who introduced "non-clerical fellowships" that effectively eliminated a vow of celibacy? (from Parts 3-4)

A group of reformers .
A group of radical Catholics.
A group of Americans.
The Tolkiens.
6)

The woman took the typescript, read it and then did what with it? (from Part 5)

Recommended it to the publishers.
Published it.
Sent it back to Tolkien.
Threw it away.
7)

Why did Tolkien leave Bournemouth? (from Part 7)

He was bored.
He had no friends.
He did not want to be there without Edith.
He no longer liked it.
8)

In 1972, Tolkien was awarded what? (from Part 7)

An honorary Doctorate of Music.
An honorary Doctorate of Letters.
An honorary Doctorate in Medicine.
An honorary Doctorate of the Arts.
9)

Regardless of how The Hobbit is viewed, it was intended to be what? (from Part 5)

A funny story.
An epic.
A children's story.
A scary story.
10)

For the next couple of years why did Edith travel? (from Parts 3-4)

To have some freedom.
To be with Ronald.
To be away from home.
To explore the world.
11)

As the time drew near for the book to be published of what was Tolkien afraid? (from Part 6)

His book.
His friends.
The critics' reaction.
His publisher.
12)

All of Tolkien's attention was split between the new book along and the Oxford professorship until what happened? (from Part 5)

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious lung ailment.
Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious liver ailment.
Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious kidney ailment.
Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious heart ailment.
13)

In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom? (from Parts 3-4)

Christopher Wren.
Christopher Moore.
Christopher Robin.
Christopher Wiseman.
14)

From what did Tolkien's depression prevent him? (from Part 7)

Talking to Edith.
Sleeping.
Going out with friends.
Working.
15)

Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself? (from Parts 3-4)

The landscape.
The time period.
The language.
The people.
16)

Several years of delays and mishaps occurred until in ________ when Tolkien gave up on Collins and went back to Allen and Unwin. (from Part 6)

1942.
1962.
1952.
1972.
17)

Oddly enough, who did Edith befriend? (from Part 7)

Lewis' mother.
Lewis' sister.
Lewis.
Joy Lewis.
18)

How did this critic respond to Tolkien's work? (from Part 5)

With both criticism and accolades.
With many accolades.
There was no response.
With much criticism.
19)

Who often retired to Bournemouth? (from Part 7)

Many elderly Danish couples.
Many elderly French couples.
Many elderly American couples.
Many elderly British couples.
20)

In addition to returning to his great English mythology, Tolkien was also the recipient of what? (from Part 7)

Great wealth.
New writing assignments.
Many new friends.
A great number of awards.
21)

As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in? (from Part 5)

Tolkien's other stories.
Tolkien's poetry.
Tolkien's mythology.
Tolkien's family.
22)

What type of comments did Tolkien make to Stanley Unwin? (from Part 6)

Those that he felt would deter Unwin from publishing the book.
Those that he felt would embarrass Unwin.
Those that he felt would encourage Unwin to publish both books.
Those that he felt would anger Unwin.
23)

Tolkien said Unwin looked a lot like who? (from Part 5)

One of his children.
One of his coworkers.
One of his students.
One of his dwarves.
24)

Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant? (from Part 6)

He could not find an extra copy of the book.
He did not trust Rayne.
He did not have a written copy of the book.
There was only one copy in existence.
25)

It was also important that the work did not become what? (from Parts 3-4)

An allegory.
An embarrassment.
A metaphor.
A waste of time.
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