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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Tolkien angry with his publishers?
(a) They do not seem to care about his work.
(b) He never received his money on time.
(c) They are lazy and unorganized.
(d) For the lack of publicity for one of the recent books.

2. Why does Mabel travel here?
(a) To find her parents.
(b) To search for a husband.
(c) To marry Arthur Tolkien.
(d) To find a job.

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

4. For the next couple of years why did Edith travel?
(a) To be away from home.
(b) To be with Ronald.
(c) To have some freedom.
(d) To explore the world.

5. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?
(a) His writing.
(b) His faith in the Catholic Church.
(c) His friends.
(d) His love for Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?

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. Ronald received medical care, but never got any better. What happened next?

4. Many people question how Tolkien could create a mythology without a clear presence of ________ considering his devout Catholic faith.

5. John moved to Rome to do what?

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