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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. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?
(a) It is near the train station.
(b) It is a small, modest home.
(c) It is on the premises of the Bank of Africa, where Arthur is employed.
(d) It is in England.

2. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.
(a) 50 shillings.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 30 shillings.

3. What does Mabel think of Bloemfontein?
(a) She loves it.
(b) She is not fond of it.
(c) She is afraid of it.
(d) She does not think anything of it.

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

5. Mabel decides to convert to what religion?
(a) Catholicism
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Buddhism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?

3. How does Mabel feel when Arthur tells his father that he cannot see returning to England on a permanent basis?

4. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

5. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?

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