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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first book review was written by whom?
(a) Father Francis.
(b) Edith.
(c) T.S. Eliot.
(d) C.S. Lewis.

2. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?
(a) Meet Father Francis for dinner.
(b) Meet C.S. Lewis.
(c) Meet Joseph Wright, a Professor of Comparative Philology.
(d) Meet Edith.

3. What happened to Tolkien in 1973?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) He caught a fever.
(c) He caught a chest infection.
(d) He contracted cancer.

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

5. The first language Tolkien produced to his own satisfaction was _____________, a complex language based on the Finnish vocabulary.
(a) Quidoba.
(b) Quran.
(c) Quenya.
(d) Quinoa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?

2. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?

3. In 1891 Mabel Suffield leaves her family in Birmingham to travel where?

4. Tolkien and Lewis both indulged in wearing what type of clothing?

5. It was frustrating for the publishers to see Tolkien focused on every minute detail rather than what?

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