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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The delay in Tolkien's next installment of books could be blamed in part on what?
(a) His ill health.
(b) The man's perfectionism.
(c) His family concerns.
(d) The war.

2. Tolkien replied that he felt the club they had created had come to an end. What is Smith's reply?
(a) The T.C.C.C. would never end.
(b) The T.C.B.S. would never end.
(c) The T.C.B.Y had ended.
(d) The N.C.A.A. had ended.

3. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?
(a) Visit his brother.
(b) Graduate from college.
(c) Drive a car.
(d) Be reunited with Edith.

4. How was Tolkien doing at Oxford?
(a) Well.
(b) Not well.
(c) Horribly.
(d) Fairly well.

5. Where did Tolkien work when he returned to Oxford?
(a) In the school bookstore.
(b) In a library.
(c) The New English Dictionary workroom.
(d) In a Barnes and Noble.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Unwin respond when Tolkien offered him an ultimatum?

2. What grave mistake did Stanley Unwin make?

3. To where did the Tolkiens move?

4. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?

5. How does Tolkien talk about the series?

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