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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?
(a) Very depressed and rude.
(b) Very odd and unusual.
(c) Very quiet and shy.
(d) Very petite and pleasant.

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

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

4. Did Tolkien believe that the work was flawless?
(a) Mostly.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) No.

5. Carpenter points out that in every photograph the situation and location seemed to be what?
(a) Very odd.
(b) Silly.
(c) Quite ordinary.
(d) Unusual.

Short Answer Questions

1. The reviews from other critics were mixed. Were they better than Tolkien had expected?

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

3. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?

4. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?

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

(see the answer key)

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