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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tolkien think of the awards and accolades he received?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Surprised.

2. Tolkien wrote to Stanley Unwin to tell him what?
(a) He should come pick up a copy of the finished book.
(b) He should have it published quickly.
(c) He did not want him to publish THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(d) THE LORD OF THE RINGS was finished.

3. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?
(a) Read.
(b) Dance.
(c) Write.
(d) Sing.

4. Ronald returned to his studies only to find that he had fallen behind and had to cram six weeks of work into a short period of time in order to complete the course. In what place did he come?
(a) First.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Tenth.
(d) Second.

5. Much to Ronald's delight his childhood club survived graduation from King Edward's and continued its activities including what?
(a) The production of an opera.
(b) The production of a musical.
(c) The production of a movie.
(d) The production of a play.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?

3. Christopher recovered from his ailment, returned to school and eventually did what?

4. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

5. Why is the baby named John?

(see the answer key)

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