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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1891 Mabel Suffield leaves her family in Birmingham to travel where?
(a) To South Africa.
(b) To South America.
(c) To South Korea.
(d) To South Vietnam.

2. The Hobbit had been abandoned until a student of Tolkien's mentioned it to whom?
(a) A college friend who was working for a London publisher.
(b) The president of Oxford.
(c) Edith.
(d) Christopher.

3. Why is the baby named John?
(a) After a friend of the family.
(b) After his father.
(c) After his uncle.
(d) After his grandfather.

4. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?
(a) Graduate from college.
(b) Visit his brother.
(c) Drive a car.
(d) Be reunited with Edith.

5. The important thing for Tolkien was to be able to create a remote and strange land while adhering to what?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) Other's beliefs.
(c) Society's rules.
(d) His mother's beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien said Unwin looked a lot like who?

2. Where did Tolkien work when he returned to Oxford?

3. Ronald managed to fit in with the help of some fellow ___________.

4. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?

5. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?

(see the answer key)

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