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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?
(a) In order to make the book more unique.
(b) In order to help the story move along so that every detail would fit in perfectly.
(c) In order to help the reader visualize the story.
(d) In order to express himself artistically.

2. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?
(a) Belladonna Took.
(b) Donna Toop.
(c) Belle Tourneau.
(d) Bella Turnhook.

3. Why did the maps have to be redrawn?
(a) The originals were too boring.
(b) The originals were too light.
(c) The originals were too sloppy.
(d) The originals contained too many colors.

4. Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself?
(a) The language.
(b) The people.
(c) The time period.
(d) The landscape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Tolkien not sure he wanted to publish his book?

2. Letters and cards from fans started pouring in by the __________ and Tolkien soon found himself completely overwhelmed.

3. In 1920, Ronald applied for a job at the University of Leeds as what?

4. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?

5. The review praised the work which was what?

(see the answer key)

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