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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. Why does Mabel travel here?
(a) To find a job.
(b) To search for a husband.
(c) To find her parents.
(d) To marry Arthur Tolkien.

2. Eventually the group changed its name to the "Barrovian Society" but often referred to it as what?
(a) "T.C.B.Y."
(b) "T.C.B.A."
(c) "N.C.A.A."
(d) "T.C.B.S."

3. How does Mabel feel when Arthur tells his father that he cannot see returning to England on a permanent basis?
(a) Worried.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Angry.

4. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?
(a) Science.
(b) Languages.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Art.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?

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

3. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?

4. Much to Ronald's delight his childhood club survived graduation from King Edward's and continued its activities including what?

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

(see the answer key)

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