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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?
(a) "Silmarillion."
(b) "Sillymarine."
(c) "Sallysubmarine."
(d) "Salamander."
2. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?
(a) Write.
(b) Sing.
(c) Read.
(d) Dance.
3. 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) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(d) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.
4. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?
(a) The "Literature Club."
(b) The "Tea Club."
(c) The "Boys' Club."
(d) The "Authors' Club."
5. 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 not feeling well.
(d) He was afraid of war.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Tolkien talk about the series?
2. Where did Tolkien work when he returned to Oxford?
3. In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom?
4. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?
5. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?
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