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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The war made things difficult for everyone in Europe and the Tolkiens often took in lodgers and also raised hens for what reason?
(a) They were asked to protect the hens from enemy fire.
(b) To combat the shortage of eggs.
(c) They liked to eat a lot of eggs.
(d) They enjoyed living in the country.

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

3. While Tolkien stood to make more money, what did it also mean?
(a) He would be harrassed by other publishing houses.
(b) He would have to pay Unwin more money at the end.
(c) He would have to pay more money.
(d) He would not see any money until the cost of the book production was covered.

4. Tolkien sold the original manuscripts of his published works to what university?
(a) Michigan State University.
(b) Eastern Michigan University.
(c) University of Michigan.
(d) Marquette University.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hobbit had been abandoned until a student of Tolkien's mentioned it to whom?

2. Why did some of the maps have to be reconstructed?

3. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?

4. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?

5. Tolkien replied that he felt the club they had created had come to an end. What is Smith's reply?

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