J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

For the next couple of years why did Edith travel? (from Parts 3-4)

To be with Ronald.

To explore the world.

To be away from home.

To have some freedom.

2.

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

A group of reformers .

A group of radical Catholics.

The Tolkiens.

A group of Americans.

3.

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 lung ailment.

Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious kidney ailment.

4.

Regardless of how The Hobbit is viewed, it was intended to be what? (from Part 5)

A funny story.

An epic.

A children's story.

A scary story.

5.

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.

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