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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Part 2, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will Mabel do about housing?
(a) She will stay with a friend.
(b) She will buy a home.
(c) She will look for an inexpensive house to rent.
(d) She will stay with her in-laws.

2. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?
(a) Languages.
(b) Science.
(c) Art.
(d) Mathematics.

3. Why does Mabel travel here?
(a) To marry Arthur Tolkien.
(b) To find her parents.
(c) To search for a husband.
(d) To find a job.

4. What is one of the many strange disturbances in the house at Bloemfontein?
(a) Monkeys climbing over the wall.
(b) New hired help is brought in daily.
(c) The home is silent.
(d) Earthquakes occur.

5. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?
(a) Marry Edith.
(b) Stay in school.
(c) Become a Catholic.
(d) Expand his study of various languages.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?

2. Why is the baby named John?

3. What has been converted into an office?

4. What does Mabel decide to do about her children's education?

5. How is this conversion received by her family?

(see the answer key)

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