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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. Without Edith, Ronald focused his entire life around what?
(a) Another young lady.
(b) School at King Edward's.
(c) His friends.
(d) His faith.

2. Ronald was adamant that Edith become what?
(a) A Catholic.
(b) A Buddhist.
(c) A Hindu.
(d) A Protestant.

3. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?
(a) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.
(b) Mabel Tolkien says she is not leaving England.
(c) Arthur Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(d) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.

4. Why is the trip to England postponed?
(a) There is a horrible storm.
(b) Mabel becomes ill.
(c) Mabel becomes pregnant.
(d) Arthur loses his job.

5. To Tolkien, this death represented what?
(a) The end of his life.
(b) The beginning of an era.
(c) The end of the world.
(d) The end of an era.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?

2. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?

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

4. Ronald received medical care, but never got any better. What happened next?

5. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

(see the answer key)

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