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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolkien sold the original manuscripts of his published works to what university?
(a) Marquette University.
(b) Eastern Michigan University.
(c) University of Michigan.
(d) Michigan State University.

2. Rayner Unwin wanted Tolkien to send THE LORD OF THE RINGS posthaste. Why was Tolkien reluctant?
(a) He did not have a written copy of the book.
(b) He did not trust Rayne.
(c) There was only one copy in existence.
(d) He could not find an extra copy of the book.

3. Carpenter points out that in every photograph the situation and location seemed to be what?
(a) Very odd.
(b) Quite ordinary.
(c) Unusual.
(d) Silly.

4. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?
(a) His friends.
(b) His love for Edith.
(c) His faith in the Catholic Church.
(d) His writing.

5. All of Tolkien's attention was split between the new book along and the Oxford professorship until what happened?
(a) Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious kidney ailment.
(b) Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious lung ailment.
(c) Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious liver ailment.
(d) Christopher was diagnosed with a mysterious heart ailment.

Short Answer Questions

1. The reviews from other critics were mixed. Were they better than Tolkien had expected?

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

3. Why did Edith and her cousin Jennie Grove move back to Cheltenham?

4. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?

5. While Tolkien stood to make more money, what did it also mean?

(see the answer key)

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