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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1917, Edith gave birth to a baby boy, John Francis Reuel; the name Francis as a tribute to whom?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Tolkien's grandfather.
(c) Father Francis Morgan.
(d) Her father.

2. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?
(a) He is unhappy and depressed.
(b) He is very nervous and unsure.
(c) He misses King Edward's school.
(d) He knows the college was bound to be his real home.

3. In many ways, Bilbo Baggins is who?
(a) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(b) P.T. Barnum.
(c) C.S. Lewis.
(d) T.S. Eliot.

4. The war made things difficult for everyone in Europe and the Tolkiens often took in lodgers and also raised hens for what reason?
(a) They were asked to protect the hens from enemy fire.
(b) They enjoyed living in the country.
(c) They liked to eat a lot of eggs.
(d) To combat the shortage of eggs.

5. How did this critic respond to Tolkien's work?
(a) There was no response.
(b) With much criticism.
(c) With many accolades.
(d) With both criticism and accolades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mabel think of Bloemfontein?

2. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.

3. John moved to Rome to do what?

4. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?

5. The second language was Sindarin, which was reminiscent of _________, Tolkien's second favorite language.

(see the answer key)

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