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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When C.S. Lewis died in 1963, how did Tolkien feel?
(a) Angry.
(b) Devastated.
(c) Somewhat upset.
(d) Worried.

2. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?
(a) Rob Gilson.
(b) Bob Gibson.
(c) Joe Gibson.
(d) Job Gilson.

3. Who looked after Tolkien after his return to Oxford?
(a) His in-laws.
(b) A scout and his wife.
(c) His children.
(d) A friend.

4. What has been converted into an office?
(a) The porch.
(b) The garage.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The basement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.

2. What did Tolkien and Stanley Unwin think of each other?

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

4. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?

5. Which child did Tolkien write letters to in particular?

(see the answer key)

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