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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom?
(a) Christopher Wren.
(b) Christopher Robin.
(c) Christopher Moore.
(d) Christopher Wiseman.

2. Ronald was adamant that Edith become what?
(a) A Buddhist.
(b) A Protestant.
(c) A Catholic.
(d) A Hindu.

3. Without Edith, Ronald focused his entire life around what?
(a) School at King Edward's.
(b) His friends.
(c) His faith.
(d) Another young lady.

4. While Tolkien stood to make more money, what did it also mean?
(a) He would be harrassed by other publishing houses.
(b) He would not see any money until the cost of the book production was covered.
(c) He would have to pay more money.
(d) He would have to pay Unwin more money at the end.

5. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?
(a) The "Boys' Club."
(b) The "Tea Club."
(c) The "Literature Club."
(d) The "Authors' Club."

Short Answer Questions

1. Together Gordon and Tolkien formed what?

2. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?

3. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?

4. While at Leeds Tolkien met up with Eric Valentine Gordon. How did he know Eric?

5. What happened when Tolkien's fans rose up against this company?

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