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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?
(a) Being shy and quiet.
(b) Having no sense of humor.
(c) Being serious.
(d) Having a good sense of humor.

2. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?
(a) She will need to receive treatment.
(b) There is no one to care for her at home.
(c) She is very contagious.
(d) There is no treatment for Diabetes at this time.

3. What does Mabel decide to do about her children's education?
(a) She pays for them to attend the most expensive school in the country.
(b) She sends them to a neighbor for tutoring.
(c) She will homeschool them.
(d) She ends it.

4. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?
(a) He misses King Edward's school.
(b) He is unhappy and depressed.
(c) He is very nervous and unsure.
(d) He knows the college was bound to be his real home.

5. Christopher recovered from his ailment, returned to school and eventually did what?
(a) Went to Cambridge.
(b) Went to Harvard.
(c) Went to Oxford.
(d) Went to Trinity College.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story of THE HOBBIT was written for what purpose?

2. It was also important that the work did not become what?

3. To whom did Tolkien send the manuscript?

4. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?

5. 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.

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