That Hideous Strength | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Sale of College Property

1. What is Mark's main concern at the beginning of the book?

His fellowship at Bracton College.

2. What does N.I.C.E. stand for?

National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments.

3. What is the draw for Bracton to sell Bragdon Wood to N.I.C.E.?

They hope to become an academic hub and to provide jobs for people in Edestow.

4. What is in the center of Bragdon Wood?

A very deep and mysterious well.

5. What is Jane suffering from at night?

Horrible dreams.

6. What did the man that Jane sees in the newspaper do to be imprisoned?

Murdered his wife.

7. What does Jane do to calm her nerves after her night of horrible dreams?

Goes out shopping.

8. Why do the Dimbles have to move?

They live in Bragdon Wood.

9. Why is Mr. Dimble suspicious of N.I.C.E. buying the wood?

It is not...
(read more)