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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The important thing for Tolkien was to be able to create a remote and strange land while adhering to what?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) Other's beliefs.
(c) Society's rules.
(d) His mother's beliefs.

2. In writing THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tolkien became frustrated and did not know what?
(a) Where to get rid of Frodo.
(b) How to begin the story.
(c) Where to end the story.
(d) How to include hobbits into the story.

3. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?
(a) He was concerned about leaving Oxford and wanted to finish his studies.
(b) He did not believe in war.
(c) He was afraid of war.
(d) He was not feeling well.

4. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Leaving King Edward's school.
(c) Deceiving him regarding the relationship of Edith.
(d) Skipping school.

5. What other plan of Tolkien's also had to be put aside?
(a) The author's plan to create a map for each page.
(b) The author's plan to have removable maps.
(c) The author's plan to have life size maps.
(d) The author's plan for having invisible lettering on the maps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Priscilla remain?

2. Tolkien replied that he felt the club they had created had come to an end. What is Smith's reply?

3. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?

4. What was the sole purpose of this club?

5. John moved to Rome to do what?

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