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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose words inspired Tolkien to write his great epic work?
(a) T.S. Elliot's words.
(b) G.B. Smith's words.
(c) C.S. Lewis' words.
(d) Hilary's words.

2. Together Gordon and Tolkien formed what?
(a) The Scandinavian Club.
(b) The Swedish Club.
(c) The Viking Club.
(d) The Nors Club.

3. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?
(a) A new country.
(b) A new planet.
(c) A new alphabet.
(d) A history around it.

4. One notable aspect of the photos is what?
(a) The way Ronald Tolkien posed.
(b) The way Ronald Tolkien preferred to dress.
(c) The way Ronald Tolkien cut his hair.
(d) The way Ronald Tolkien interacted with his family.

5. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?
(a) "T.C.B.A."
(b) "T.C.B.S."
(c) "T.C.B.Y."
(d) "N.C.A.A."

Short Answer Questions

1. The battle with the publishing company made Tolkien and his work what?

2. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?

3. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.

4. What grave mistake did Stanley Unwin make?

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

(see the answer key)

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