J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant? (from Part 6)

He did not have a written copy of the book.

He could not find an extra copy of the book.

There was only one copy in existence.

He did not trust Rayne.

2.

It was also important that the work did not become what? (from Parts 3-4)

A waste of time.

An embarrassment.

An allegory.

A metaphor.

3.

How did this critic respond to Tolkien's work? (from Part 5)

With much criticism.

With many accolades.

With both criticism and accolades.

There was no response.

4.

Who often retired to Bournemouth? (from Part 7)

Many elderly British couples.

Many elderly French couples.

Many elderly American couples.

Many elderly Danish couples.

5.

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 liver ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious heart ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious kidney ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious lung ailment.

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