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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. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A playwright.
(d) A philologist.

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

3. 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.
(a) 30 shillings.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 50 shillings.

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

5. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?
(a) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.
(b) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.
(c) Mabel Tolkien says she is not leaving England.
(d) Arthur Tolkien's health begins to fail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

2. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?

3. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?

4. Ronald returned to his studies only to find that he had fallen behind and had to cram six weeks of work into a short period of time in order to complete the course. In what place did he come?

5. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?

(see the answer key)

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