17 Questions
Where was J.R.R. Tolkien born?
South Africa
At which university did J.R.R. Tolkien study?
Oxford University
In which war did J.R.R. Tolkien serve as a lieutenant?
World War I
Where did J.R.R. Tolkien obtain his first-class degree?
Exeter College
When did J.R.R. Tolkien marry Edith Bratt?
1916
Where did Tolkien start a writing group called The Inklings?
Oxford University
In which year was the fantasy novel The Hobbit published?
1937
What did else Tolkien create to support the narrative of The Hobbit?
More than 100 drawings
Which series is regarded as Tolkien's masterpiece?
The Lord of the Rings series
What inspired The Lord of the Rings series?
Ancient European myths
When did Tolkien release part one of The Lord of the Rings series?
1954
Who directed the highly popular trio of films based on The Lord of the Rings series?
Peter Jackson
Which books were published posthumously after Tolkien's death?
The Silmarillion and The Children of Húrin
What did Amazon acquire the TV rights for in November 2017?
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series
What was the subject of the 2019 feature 'Tolkien'?
The life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien
What were some members of The Inklings writing group known for their involvement in?
Literary criticism
What did Tolkien spontaneously write about while grading a paper?
A hobbit
Test your knowledge about the life and literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned English fantasy author and academic known for creating The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Explore his early life, family, and contributions to the fantasy genre.
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