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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose words inspired Tolkien to write his great epic work?
(a) Hilary's words.
(b) G.B. Smith's words.
(c) C.S. Lewis' words.
(d) T.S. Elliot's words.

2. 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) Fourth.
(b) Tenth.
(c) First.
(d) Second.

3. Together Gordon and Tolkien formed what?
(a) The Scandinavian Club.
(b) The Nors Club.
(c) The Swedish Club.
(d) The Viking Club.

4. Ronald was stricken with what the doctors referred to as what?
(a) "Pyrexia of unknown origin."
(b) "A fever of unknown origin."
(c) "Trench disease."
(d) "Trench fever."

5. Mabel decides to convert to what religion?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Protestantism.
(d) Catholicism

6. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?
(a) Being shy and quiet.
(b) Having a good sense of humor.
(c) Being serious.
(d) Having no sense of humor.

7. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?
(a) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(b) Mabel Tolkien says she is not leaving England.
(c) Arthur Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(d) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.

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

9. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?
(a) His faith in the Catholic Church.
(b) His writing.
(c) His friends.
(d) His love for Edith.

10. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?
(a) Very depressed and rude.
(b) Very quiet and shy.
(c) Very petite and pleasant.
(d) Very odd and unusual.

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

12. Ronald and Edith return from their honeymoon, and Ronald receives his first rejection letter for what?
(a) Poetry.
(b) A novel.
(c) A play.
(d) A myth.

13. It was also important that the work did not become what?
(a) A metaphor.
(b) An embarrassment.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A waste of time.

14. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?
(a) Skipping school.
(b) Leaving King Edward's school.
(c) Deceiving him regarding the relationship of Edith.
(d) Getting married.

15. Did Father Francis accept the news of the engagement?
(a) Yes, he was fairly thrilled.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, he was very excited.
(d) Yes, but he was not thrilled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?

3. What has been converted into an office?

4. Tolkien and Lewis both indulged in wearing what type of clothing?

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

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