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Which university did Tolkien teach at from 1925 to 1945?
Which university did Tolkien teach at from 1925 to 1945?
What were the two high fantasy works written by Tolkien?
What were the two high fantasy works written by Tolkien?
Who was Tolkien's close friend and co-member of The Inklings?
Who was Tolkien's close friend and co-member of The Inklings?
When was Tolkien appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire?
When was Tolkien appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire?
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Who published a series of works based on Tolkien's notes and manuscripts after his death?
Who published a series of works based on Tolkien's notes and manuscripts after his death?
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Which of the following positions did Tolkien hold at the University of Oxford?
Which of the following positions did Tolkien hold at the University of Oxford?
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What is the full name of Tolkien?
What is the full name of Tolkien?
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When did Tolkien retire from his positions at the University of Oxford?
When did Tolkien retire from his positions at the University of Oxford?
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What is the name of the series of works published by Tolkien's son after his death?
What is the name of the series of works published by Tolkien's son after his death?
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When was Tolkien appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire?
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Study Notes
Tolkien's Career
- Tolkien taught at the University of Oxford from 1925 to 1945.
- Tolkien held the positions of Merton Professor of Anglo-Saxon Languages and Literature, Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon, and a Fellow of Pembroke College.
- Tolkien retired from his positions at the University of Oxford in 1959.
Tolkien's Works
- Tolkien wrote two major works of high fantasy: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
- Tolkien's son, Christopher Tolkien, published a series of books after his death based on his father's notes and manuscripts.
- These posthumous works include The Silmarillion, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth.
Tolkien's Connections
- Tolkien was a close friend of C.S. Lewis.
- Tolkien and Lewis were co-members of an informal literary discussion group called The Inklings.
Tolkien's Honors
- Tolkien was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1972.
Tolkien's Full Name
- Tolkien's full name was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
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Test your knowledge on the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned English writer and philologist. Explore his contributions to high fantasy literature and his role as a professor at the University of Oxford.
