J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

There was no response.

With much criticism.

With many accolades.

With both criticism and accolades.

2.

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.

3.

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

Working.

Sleeping.

Talking to Edith.

Going out with friends.

4.

Why did Tolkien leave Bournemouth? (from Part 7)

He was bored.

He no longer liked it.

He had no friends.

He did not want to be there without Edith.

5.

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

An allegory.

A metaphor.

An embarrassment.

A waste of time.

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