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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolkien said Unwin looked a lot like who?
(a) One of his coworkers.
(b) One of his students.
(c) One of his children.
(d) One of his dwarves.

2. As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in?
(a) Tolkien's poetry.
(b) Tolkien's family.
(c) Tolkien's mythology.
(d) Tolkien's other stories.

3. How did Unwin respond when Tolkien offered him an ultimatum?
(a) He tolerated it.
(b) He rejected it.
(c) He accepted it.
(d) He ignored it.

4. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?
(a) A new alphabet.
(b) A history around it.
(c) A new planet.
(d) A new country.

5. Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant?
(a) He did not trust Rayne.
(b) He could not find an extra copy of the book.
(c) There was only one copy in existence.
(d) He did not have a written copy of the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?

2. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?

3. As the time drew near for the book to be published of what was Tolkien afraid?

4. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?

5. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?

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