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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1952, Rayner Unwin proposed a new deal to Tolkien for THE LORD OF THE RINGS. What was this deal?
(a) Tolkien would be contracted in a profit-sharing agreement.
(b) Tolkien would receive all of the profits from the book.
(c) Tolkien could choose how much of a profit he wanted to make.
(d) Tolkien would receive a traditional contract with royalty payments.

2. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?
(a) A deep sleep.
(b) A Diabetic coma.
(c) A hole.
(d) A strong fever.

3. When did Father Francis permit Tolkien to write to Edith?
(a) On Christmas.
(b) On his birthday.
(c) On Easter.
(d) On her birthday.

4. What happened when Oxford finally took notice of the book?
(a) Tolkien was required to complete several overdue projects.
(b) Tolkien was fired.
(c) Tolkien was given a pay raise.
(d) Tolkien was forced to write another book for the series.

5. Edith was expected to have what, regarding her illness?
(a) No recovery.
(b) A temporary recovery.
(c) A partial recovery.
(d) A full recovery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The war hit in what year?

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

3. What has been converted into an office?

4. Why is the baby named John?

5. John moved to Rome to do what?

(see the answer key)

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