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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ronald was adamant that Edith become what?
(a) A Hindu.
(b) A Protestant.
(c) A Catholic.
(d) A Buddhist.

2. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?
(a) He was concerned about leaving Oxford and wanted to finish his studies.
(b) He was not feeling well.
(c) He was afraid of war.
(d) He did not believe in war.

3. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?
(a) Read.
(b) Dance.
(c) Write.
(d) Sing.

4. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?
(a) A member of Parliament.
(b) A professor.
(c) An anti-aircraft gunner.
(d) A lawyer.

5. St. Philip's is not the best school for the boys and eventually Ronald wins a scholarship to where?
(a) King William's school.
(b) King Harry's school.
(c) King Edward's school.
(d) King Phillip's school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Regardless of how The Hobbit is viewed, it was intended to be what?

2. What did Tolkien and Stanley Unwin think of each other?

3. While at Leeds Tolkien met up with Eric Valentine Gordon. How did he know Eric?

4. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?

5. Why does Mabel travel here?

(see the answer key)

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