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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of comments did Tolkien make to Stanley Unwin?
(a) Those that he felt would encourage Unwin to publish both books.
(b) Those that he felt would embarrass Unwin.
(c) Those that he felt would deter Unwin from publishing the book.
(d) Those that he felt would anger Unwin.

3. Tolkien wrote to Stanley Unwin to tell him what?
(a) THE LORD OF THE RINGS was finished.
(b) He did not want him to publish THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) He should come pick up a copy of the finished book.
(d) He should have it published quickly.

4. It was also important that the work did not become what?
(a) A waste of time.
(b) An embarrassment.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A metaphor.

5. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.
(a) 1904.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1934.
(d) 1924.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without Edith, Ronald focused his entire life around what?

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

3. At this point Carpenter introduces __________, a friend of Tolkien's and popular lecturer on medieval studies.

4. What was the sole purpose of this club?

5. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?

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