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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.
(a) 1914.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1904.
(d) 1934.

2. North Oxford had become a community of academics, their wives, and families who lived where?
(a) In cheap rental homes.
(b) In small, modest homes.
(c) In large apartments.
(d) In the grand mansions and suburban villas.

3. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?
(a) Visit his brother.
(b) Be reunited with Edith.
(c) Graduate from college.
(d) Drive a car.

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

5. One notable aspect of the photos is what?
(a) The way Ronald Tolkien cut his hair.
(b) The way Ronald Tolkien preferred to dress.
(c) The way Ronald Tolkien posed.
(d) The way Ronald Tolkien interacted with his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the trip to England postponed?

2. Michael attended Trinity College, and went on to become what?

3. At the Oratory, who does Mabel Tolkien meet?

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

5. In 1922, Tolkien was appointed to the position of Professorship of the English Language. What is unique about this position?

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