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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Oxford finally took notice of the book?
(a) Tolkien was fired.
(b) Tolkien was forced to write another book for the series.
(c) Tolkien was given a pay raise.
(d) Tolkien was required to complete several overdue projects.

2. As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in?
(a) Tolkien's other stories.
(b) Tolkien's mythology.
(c) Tolkien's family.
(d) Tolkien's poetry.

3. Why was the publication of THE HOBBIT quite a learning experience for Tolkien?
(a) He had no idea of the processes involved with producing a book.
(b) He had never written before.
(c) He had never had anything published before.
(d) He had never had anyone read his work before.

4. Tolkien insisted on drawing maps for what purpose?
(a) In order to express himself artistically.
(b) In order to help the reader visualize the story.
(c) In order to make the book more unique.
(d) In order to help the story move along so that every detail would fit in perfectly.

5. The first book review was written by whom?
(a) T.S. Eliot.
(b) Father Francis.
(c) Edith.
(d) C.S. Lewis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?

2. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?

3. As the time drew near for the book to be published of what was Tolkien afraid?

4. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?

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

(see the answer key)

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