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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Tolkien send the manuscript?
(a) C.S. Lewis.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Edith.
(d) T.S. Eliot.

2. Part one relays details of what?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1967.
(b) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1977.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1947.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1957.

3. The Hobbit had been abandoned until a student of Tolkien's mentioned it to whom?
(a) The president of Oxford.
(b) A college friend who was working for a London publisher.
(c) Edith.
(d) Christopher.

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

5. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?
(a) She will need to receive treatment.
(b) There is no treatment for Diabetes at this time.
(c) There is no one to care for her at home.
(d) She is very contagious.

Short Answer Questions

1. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?

2. Living in Bournemouth had what kind of an effect on Edith?

3. It was also important that the work did not become what?

4. In 1929 Edith gave birth to their fourth and final child, ___________.

5. Why is the trip to England postponed?

(see the answer key)

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