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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?
(a) Having a good sense of humor.
(b) Being serious.
(c) Having no sense of humor.
(d) Being shy and quiet.

2. At the Oratory, who does Mabel Tolkien meet?
(a) Father Frederick Xander Miller.
(b) Father Filipo Alessandro Mulligan.
(c) Father Frank Alexander Montgomery.
(d) Father Francis Xavier Morgan.

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

4. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?
(a) The "Authors' Club."
(b) The "Tea Club."
(c) The "Literature Club."
(d) The "Boys' Club."

5. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?
(a) His writing.
(b) His faith in the Catholic Church.
(c) His friends.
(d) His love for Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?

2. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?

3. What will Mabel do about housing?

4. How is this conversion received by her family?

5. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.

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