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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Tolkien not sure he wanted to publish his book?
(a) Haughton and Miflin.
(b) Any publisher.
(c) Allen and Unwin.
(d) His son, Christopher.

2. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.
(a) Quran.
(b) Quinoa.
(c) Quidoba.
(d) Quenya.

3. Many people question how Tolkien could create a mythology without a clear presence of ________ considering his devout Catholic faith.
(a) Hope.
(b) Love.
(c) God.
(d) Peace.

4. For the next couple of years why did Edith travel?
(a) To be away from home.
(b) To explore the world.
(c) To have some freedom.
(d) To be with Ronald.

5. Tolkien began to find that people were confusing what?
(a) The man with the work.
(b) This fantasy world with their own.
(c) The work with other works.
(d) The man with other authors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?

2. Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself?

3. Why was there a considerable problem with an American company?

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

5. Ever since THE SILMARILLION was rejected in 1937 Tolkien was desperate to do what?

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