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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.
(a) Quran.
(b) Quenya.
(c) Quinoa.
(d) Quidoba.

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

3. Rayner said that because Tolkien was not willing to do any editing or split the books into several volumes, Unwin should do what?
(a) Take THE SILMARILLION and reject THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(b) Take THE LORD OF THE RINGS and reject THE SILMARILLION.
(c) Publish both books.
(d) Not publish any of his works.

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

5. The battle with the publishing company made Tolkien and his work what?
(a) Disliked.
(b) Unsellable.
(c) Overnight sensations.
(d) Uninteresting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the baby named John?

2. The story of THE HOBBIT was written for what purpose?

3. Bilbo Baggins is the son of who?

4. Did Father Francis accept the news of the engagement?

5. Tolkien was unhappy about splitting the work into three volumes and insisted on what?

(see the answer key)

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