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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolkien talk about the series?
(a) As if it was never written.
(b) As if it is historical fact and not his own creation.
(c) As if it were an embarrassment.
(d) As if it were absurd.

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

3. Whose words inspired Tolkien to write his great epic work?
(a) C.S. Lewis' words.
(b) Hilary's words.
(c) T.S. Elliot's words.
(d) G.B. Smith's words.

4. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?
(a) "Silly warfare."
(b) "Rediculous warfare."
(c) "Unreasonable warfare."
(d) "Trench warfare."

5. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?
(a) A hole.
(b) A deep sleep.
(c) A strong fever.
(d) A Diabetic coma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Edith and her cousin Jennie Grove move back to Cheltenham?

2. At this point Carpenter introduces __________, a friend of Tolkien's and popular lecturer on medieval studies.

3. What will Mabel do about housing?

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

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

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