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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 did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?
(a) He did not believe in war.
(b) He was concerned about leaving Oxford and wanted to finish his studies.
(c) He was afraid of war.
(d) He was not feeling well.

2. Some of the pressure was relieved when Ronald received a scholarship titled the "Open Classical Exhibition" to where?
(a) Xavier College.
(b) Exeter College.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Cambridge.

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

4. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?
(a) Father Francis can be very violent.
(b) Father Francis was like a father to him.
(c) He did not want to marry Edith unless Father Francis approved.
(d) Father Francis was still in charge of Ronald's monetary support.

5. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?
(a) His brother.
(b) G. B. Smith.
(c) Jimmy Smits.
(d) C.S. Lewis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?

2. Why does Mabel travel here?

3. How does Mabel feel when Arthur tells his father that he cannot see returning to England on a permanent basis?

4. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?

5. How does Tolkien talk about the series?

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