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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Deceiving him regarding the relationship of Edith.
(c) Leaving King Edward's school.
(d) Skipping school.

3. Additionally, Tolkien wanted to create an English mythology like that of the Norse or Finnish cultures using the same intense feeling he put into what?
(a) His early operas.
(b) His early songs.
(c) His early poetry.
(d) His early plays.

4. As Tolkien was recovering from trench fever, Christopher Wiseman wrote and told his friend that it was time to start what?
(a) Writing the epic.
(b) Writing a small book.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Writing short stories.

5. Many people question how Tolkien could create a mythology without a clear presence of ________ considering his devout Catholic faith.
(a) Love.
(b) Peace.
(c) God.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. North Oxford had become a community of academics, their wives, and families who lived where?

2. St. Philip's is not the best school for the boys and eventually Ronald wins a scholarship to where?

3. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?

4. Without Edith, Ronald focused his entire life around what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mabel feel about Bloemfontein? How does she act in regards to her feelings? Why does she act this way?

2. Who was the Tolkiens' second son when was he born?

3. Why did Edith live away from Ronald for a period of time?

4. What are the first two languages Tolkien creates? Describe them.

5. Why is Arthur Tolkien in South Africa?

6. Why is Mabel worried about providing for her children?

7. Why does Mabel plan a trip to England? Why is the trip postponed?

8. What does Ronald do without Edith in his life?

9. What did Tolkien create with Eric Valentine Gordon?

10. What happens during the summer of 1914?

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