1. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?
(a) "T.C.B.S."
(b) "T.C.B.Y."
(c) "T.C.B.A."
(d) "N.C.A.A."

2. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?
(a) Meet Father Francis for dinner.
(b) Meet C.S. Lewis.
(c) Meet Joseph Wright, a Professor of Comparative Philology.
(d) Meet Edith.

3. Did Father Francis accept the news of the engagement?
(a) Yes, but he was not thrilled.
(b) Yes, he was very excited.
(c) Yes, he was fairly thrilled.
(d) No.

4. Ronald and Edith return from their honeymoon, and Ronald receives his first rejection letter for what?
(a) A novel.
(b) Poetry.
(c) A myth.
(d) A play.

5. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?
(a) Bob Gibson.
(b) Joe Gibson.
(c) Job Gilson.
(d) Rob Gilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. Tolkien replied that he felt the club they had created had come to an end. What is Smith's reply?

3. Why does Mabel travel here?

4. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?

5. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?

(see the answer key)

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