2. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.
(a) 1924.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1904.
(d) 1934.

3. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.
(a) Quran.
(b) Quidoba.
(c) Quenya.
(d) Quinoa.

4. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?
(a) A contradiction that appears in THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(b) A sequel to THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) A movie.
(d) A new book.

5. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?
(a) As if the professor has forgotten about the appointment.
(b) As if the professor does not know him.
(c) As if the professor does not know where he is.
(d) As if the professor has forgotten his own name.

6. In 1917, Edith gave birth to a baby boy, John Francis Reuel; the name Francis as a tribute to whom?
(a) Father Francis Morgan.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Tolkien's grandfather.
(d) Her father.

7. Carpenter points out that in every photograph the situation and location seemed to be what?
(a) Silly.
(b) Unusual.
(c) Very odd.
(d) Quite ordinary.

8. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.
(a) 50 shillings.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 30 shillings.
(d) 30 pounds.

9. Additionally, Tolkien wanted to create an English mythology like that of the Norse or Finnish cultures using the same intense feeling he put into what?
(a) His early plays.
(b) His early operas.
(c) His early songs.
(d) His early poetry.

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

11. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?
(a) "Salamander."
(b) "Sillymarine."
(c) "Sallysubmarine."
(d) "Silmarillion."

12. Why is the baby named John?
(a) After his uncle.
(b) After his grandfather.
(c) After his father.
(d) After a friend of the family.

13. What will Mabel do about housing?
(a) She will look for an inexpensive house to rent.
(b) She will stay with her in-laws.
(c) She will stay with a friend.
(d) She will buy a home.

14. The family settles into their new home and Tolkien embraced his duties as what?
(a) A writer.
(b) A club advisor.
(c) A professor.
(d) A father.

15. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?
(a) A psychologist.
(b) A playwright.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A philologist.