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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Tolkien work when he returned to Oxford?
(a) The New English Dictionary workroom.
(b) In the school bookstore.
(c) In a Barnes and Noble.
(d) In a library.

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

3. In 1920, Ronald applied for a job at the University of Leeds as what?
(a) A Reader in Foreign Language.
(b) A Reader in English Language.
(c) A Professor of Philology.
(d) A Professor of English.

4. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience for Tolkien?
(a) He had never written before.
(b) He had never had anything published before.
(c) He had never had anyone read his work before.
(d) He had no idea of the processes involved with producing a book.

5. What will Mabel do about housing?
(a) She will stay with a friend.
(b) She will stay with her in-laws.
(c) She will buy a home.
(d) She will look for an inexpensive house to rent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1891 Mabel Suffield leaves her family in Birmingham to travel where?

2. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?

3. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

4. How is this conversion received by her family?

5. How did this critic respond to Tolkien's work?

(see the answer key)

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