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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ronald returned to his studies only to find that he had fallen behind and had to cram six weeks of work into a short period of time in order to complete the course. In what place did he come?
(a) Tenth.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

2. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?
(a) A movie.
(b) A new book.
(c) A sequel to THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(d) A contradiction that appears in THE LORD OF THE RINGS.

3. In 1920, Ronald applied for a job at the University of Leeds as what?
(a) A Professor of English.
(b) A Professor of Philology.
(c) A Reader in English Language.
(d) A Reader in Foreign Language.

4. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?
(a) Be reunited with Edith.
(b) Drive a car.
(c) Graduate from college.
(d) Visit his brother.

5. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.
(a) 30 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 30 shillings.
(d) 50 shillings.

6. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A playwright.
(c) A psychologist.
(d) A philologist.

7. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?
(a) Bob Gibson.
(b) Rob Gilson.
(c) Job Gilson.
(d) Joe Gibson.

8. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?
(a) The subject of religion.
(b) The subject of where they would live.
(c) The subject of where the wedding would be held.
(d) The subject of children.

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

10. What will Mabel do about housing?
(a) She will stay with her in-laws.
(b) She will stay with a friend.
(c) She will look for an inexpensive house to rent.
(d) She will buy a home.

11. As Tolkien was recovering from trench fever, Christopher Wiseman wrote and told his friend that it was time to start what?
(a) Writing short stories.
(b) Writing a small book.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Writing the epic.

12. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?
(a) "N.C.A.A."
(b) "T.C.B.Y."
(c) "T.C.B.A."
(d) "T.C.B.S."

13. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?
(a) Scarlet fever.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Cancer.

14. Part one relays details of what?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1957.
(b) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1947.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1967.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1977.

15. Some of the pressure was relieved when Ronald received a scholarship titled the "Open Classical Exhibition" to where?
(a) Xavier College.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Exeter College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?

2. Why does Mabel travel here?

3. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?

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

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

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