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The Life of JRR Tolkien

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The Life of JRR Tolkien game quiz
"JRR Tolkien is generally known only for being the author "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". However he led a fascinating life, and was recently voted one of the "100 greatest Britons"."

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1. Tolkien came 92 in the list of the 100 greatest Britons, but where was he born?
    Liverpool
    Bloemfontein, South Africa
    Luzern, Switzerland
    Heidelberg, Germany


2. How many siblings did he have?
    One of each, Doris and David
    One sister, Hilary
    One brother, Hilary
    Two brothers, James and Jack


3. What does JRR stand for?
    James Remus Richard
    James Ronald Remigius
    John Richard Randy
    John Ronald Reuel


4. Tolkien had a happy family life in England.
    True
    False


5. Where was Tolkien educated?
    King Edward's School, Birmingham, and Oxford
    Harrow and Cambridge
    Eton and Oxford
    King's School, Canterbury, and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst


6. In 1911 Tolkien met his future wife. What was her name?
    Edith Bratt
    Grace Darnley
    Doris Bratt
    Sophia Dawes


7. In 1915 Tolkien completed his degree (first class in English) and joined the army. In what regiment did he enlist?
    2nd Battalion, The Black Watch
    3rd Battalion, 23rd London Regiment
    11th Battalion Lancashire Fuisiliers
    2nd Battalion, The Sherwood Forresters


8. Where was Tolkien's first teaching job after the war?
    Leeds University
    Cambridge University
    Oxford University
    The Civil Service


9. Was Tolkien was a close friend of Charles Dickens?
    Yes
    No


10. How many children did John and Edith Tolkien have?
    10
    6
    4
    8


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Compiled Jun 18 13