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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eventually, Tolkien told his publisher that he was "forgetting about children." Why?
(a) Children no longer liked his work.
(b) He was annoyed by his own children.
(c) He was tired of writing for children.
(d) The new story was becoming frightening and was perhaps unsuitable for young minds.

2. After reading through Tolkien's completed manuscripts, what did Unwin do?
(a) He chose a few of them to publish.
(b) He chose most of them to be published.
(c) He rejected all of them in favor of another book written as a sequel to The Hobbit.
(d) He threw them away.

3. For the next couple of years why did Edith travel?
(a) To have some freedom.
(b) To be with Ronald.
(c) To explore the world.
(d) To be away from home.

4. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?
(a) Expand his study of various languages.
(b) Stay in school.
(c) Become a Catholic.
(d) Marry Edith.

5. Ronald managed to fit in with the help of some fellow ___________.
(a) Protestant students.
(b) Freshmen.
(c) Young men.
(d) Catholic students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Tolkien work when he returned to Oxford?

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

3. Ronald was stricken with what the doctors referred to as what?

4. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?

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

(see the answer key)

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