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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The second language was Sindarin, which was reminiscent of _________, Tolkien's second favorite language.
(a) Irish.
(b) Scottish.
(c) Welsh.
(d) Italian.

2. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Skipping school.
(c) Deceiving him regarding the relationship of Edith.
(d) Leaving King Edward's school.

3. In many ways, Bilbo Baggins is who?
(a) C.S. Lewis.
(b) P.T. Barnum.
(c) T.S. Eliot.
(d) J.R.R. Tolkien.

4. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?
(a) As if the professor does not know where he is.
(b) As if the professor does not know him.
(c) As if the professor has forgotten about the appointment.
(d) As if the professor has forgotten his own name.

5. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?
(a) He misses King Edward's school.
(b) He knows the college was bound to be his real home.
(c) He is very nervous and unsure.
(d) He is unhappy and depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?

2. Together Gordon and Tolkien formed what?

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

4. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?

5. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?

(see the answer key)

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