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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1922, Tolkien was appointed to the position of Professorship of the English Language. What is unique about this position?
(a) It was created for Tolkien's predecessor.
(b) It is not a real position.
(c) It is the oldest position.
(d) It was created especially for Tolkien.

2. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?
(a) Arthur Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(b) Mabel Tolkien says she is not leaving England.
(c) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.
(d) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.

3. Some of the pressure was relieved when Ronald received a scholarship titled the "Open Classical Exhibition" to where?
(a) Exeter College.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Xavier College.

4. As the story of THE HOBBIT moved along, some of what crept in?
(a) Tolkien's poetry.
(b) Tolkien's family.
(c) Tolkien's other stories.
(d) Tolkien's mythology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?

2. Christopher recovered from his ailment, returned to school and eventually did what?

3. St. Philip's is not the best school for the boys and eventually Ronald wins a scholarship to where?

4. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?

5. The war made things difficult for everyone in Europe and the Tolkiens often took in lodgers and also raised hens for what reason?

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