J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

All of Tolkien's attention was split between the new book along and the Oxford professorship until what happened? (from Part 5)

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious kidney ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious heart ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious lung ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious liver ailment.

2.

In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom? (from Parts 3-4)

Christopher Wiseman.

Christopher Robin.

Christopher Moore.

Christopher Wren.

3.

Who introduced "non-clerical fellowships" that effectively eliminated a vow of celibacy? (from Parts 3-4)

A group of radical Catholics.

A group of reformers .

A group of Americans.

The Tolkiens.

4.

Several years of delays and mishaps occurred until in ________ when Tolkien gave up on Collins and went back to Allen and Unwin. (from Part 6)

1952.

1942.

1962.

1972.

5.

From what did Tolkien's depression prevent him? (from Part 7)

Working.

Sleeping.

Talking to Edith.

Going out with friends.

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