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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1922, Tolkien was appointed to the position of Professorship of the English Language. What is unique about this position?
(a) It is the oldest position.
(b) It is not a real position.
(c) It was created for Tolkien's predecessor.
(d) It was created especially for Tolkien.

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

3. When did Father Francis permit Tolkien to write to Edith?
(a) On his birthday.
(b) On Easter.
(c) On her birthday.
(d) On Christmas.

4. Why was there a considerable problem with an American company?
(a) It refused to reprint the saga.
(b) It reprinted the saga incorrectly.
(c) It refused to pay royaltiesto Tolkien.
(d) It reprinted the saga without permission.

5. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?
(a) They do not seem to care about his work.
(b) They are lazy and unorganized.
(c) He never received his money on time.
(d) For the lack of publicity for one of the recent books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Unwin respond when Tolkien offered him an ultimatum?

2. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?

3. Why did Edith and her cousin Jennie Grove move back to Cheltenham?

4. How old was Tolkien by the time THE LORD OF THE RINGS was completed?

5. Tolkien and Lewis both indulged in wearing what type of clothing?

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