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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?
(a) Father Francis was still in charge of Ronald's monetary support.
(b) Father Francis was like a father to him.
(c) He did not want to marry Edith unless Father Francis approved.
(d) Father Francis can be very violent.

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

3. In 1917, Edith gave birth to a baby boy, John Francis Reuel; the name Francis as a tribute to whom?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Tolkien's grandfather.
(c) Father Francis Morgan.
(d) Her father.

4. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.
(a) Quinoa.
(b) Quidoba.
(c) Quran.
(d) Quenya.

5. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?
(a) The subject of religion.
(b) The subject of where they would live.
(c) The subject of where the wedding would be held.
(d) The subject of children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduced "non-clerical fellowships" that effectively eliminated a vow of celibacy?

2. In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom?

3. To Tolkien, this death represented what?

4. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?

5. For the next couple of years why did Edith travel?

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