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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At this point Carpenter introduces __________, a friend of Tolkien's and popular lecturer on medieval studies.
(a) C.S. Lewis.
(b) P.T. Barnum.
(c) T.S. Eliot.
(d) P.T. Deutermann.

2. Many people question how Tolkien could create a mythology without a clear presence of ________ considering his devout Catholic faith.
(a) Love.
(b) Peace.
(c) God.
(d) Hope.

3. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?
(a) Where to end the story.
(b) Where to get rid of Frodo.
(c) How to include hobbits into the story.
(d) How to begin the story.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?

2. The family settles into their new home and Tolkien embraced his duties as what?

3. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?

4. What did Tolkien and Stanley Unwin think of each other?

5. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?

(see the answer key)

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