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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?
(a) He was concerned about leaving Oxford and wanted to finish his studies.
(b) He was afraid of war.
(c) He was not feeling well.
(d) He did not believe in war.

2. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?
(a) Meet Joseph Wright, a Professor of Comparative Philology.
(b) Meet C.S. Lewis.
(c) Meet Edith.
(d) Meet Father Francis for dinner.

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

4. How does Tolkien talk about the series?
(a) As if it was never written.
(b) As if it is historical fact and not his own creation.
(c) As if it were an embarrassment.
(d) As if it were absurd.

5. What is one of the many strange disturbances in the house at Bloemfontein?
(a) Earthquakes occur.
(b) The home is silent.
(c) Monkeys climbing over the wall.
(d) New hired help is brought in daily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien said Unwin looked a lot like who?

2. Together Gordon and Tolkien formed what?

3. Eventually, Tolkien told his publisher that he was "forgetting about children." Why?

4. After reading through Tolkien's completed manuscripts, what did Unwin do?

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

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