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1 trivia quiz  J. R. R. Tolkien's Life and Works icon
This quiz is about JRR Tolkien's life and works. However, we will not be visiting Middle Earth (or at least, we won't dwell there). Middle English, on the other hand, may be spoken.
 Tough 10Q
471 plays
 Mar 19 04
ertrum editor
2 trivia quiz  The Life of JRR Tolkien icon
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".
 Average 10Q
354 plays
 Dec 10 05
bobalmighty
3 trivia quiz  Many Questions on Tolkien - Part 1 icon
Mae govannen! This is my first quiz ever written, so feedback is appreciated. It concerns Tolkien's biography - just for starters... Try to enjoy!
 Tough 10Q
411 plays
 Nov 07 03
Dijkstra
4 trivia quiz  Test Your JRR Tolkien IQ icon
So, you think you're a JRR Tolkien buff? Try the quiz to see if you know the basics of one of the greatest authors of our time, JRR Tolkien!
Average 10Q
948 plays
 Mar 21 03
junepearl gold
5 trivia quiz  J.R.R. Tolkien - When.....
This is quite a difficult quiz about the magnificent author, J.R.R. Tolkien's, life.
Difficult 10Q
417 plays
 Nov 20 02
Oliphaunt

Some sample questions from this category:

* Finally, what do the initials JRR stand for?
* Who did Tolkien base the character of Fangorn on?
* Tolkien liked joining clubs. Which of these is NOT the name of a club he founded or joined?
* What medieval romance did Tolkien translate twice, first in 1925 and second published posthumously in 1975?
* Tolkien graduated from which university?
* Who or what was Tom Bombadil before Tolkien used his name in "The Fellowship of the Ring"?
* What was Tolkien's first job after the First World War?
* What did Tolkien study in college?
* When did Tolkien go to England?
* When did his father die?
* When did John Ronald begin his first term at Oxford?
* When did Tolkien marry Edith Bratt?
* When was "The Hobbit" published in Great Britain?
* When was "The Lord of the Rings" published in Great Britain? (volume 1 & 2/ volume 3)
* When did John Ronald Reuel Tolkien die?
* Where was JRR Tolkien born?
* What was Tolkien's wife's name?
* What disease caused the death of Tolkien's mother?
* What was the name of Tolkien's closest friend and fellow writer?
* Tolkien taught at what university?

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