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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?
(a) A new country.
(b) A new alphabet.
(c) A history around it.
(d) A new planet.

2. The battle with the publishing company made Tolkien and his work what?
(a) Uninteresting.
(b) Unsellable.
(c) Overnight sensations.
(d) Disliked.

3. Regardless of how The Hobbit is viewed, it was intended to be what?
(a) A funny story.
(b) An epic.
(c) A children's story.
(d) A scary story.

4. Who introduced "non-clerical fellowships" that effectively eliminated a vow of celibacy?
(a) A group of Americans.
(b) The Tolkiens.
(c) A group of radical Catholics.
(d) A group of reformers .

5. Why does Mabel travel here?
(a) To find a job.
(b) To find her parents.
(c) To marry Arthur Tolkien.
(d) To search for a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

2. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.

3. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?

4. In many ways, Bilbo Baggins is who?

5. Some of the pressure was relieved when Ronald received a scholarship titled the "Open Classical Exhibition" to where?

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