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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Part 2, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mabel think of Bloemfontein?
(a) She does not think anything of it.
(b) She is not fond of it.
(c) She is afraid of it.
(d) She loves it.

2. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?
(a) Become a Catholic.
(b) Stay in school.
(c) Marry Edith.
(d) Expand his study of various languages.

3. Carpenter is expected, but is greeted with some puzzlement. Why?
(a) As if the professor has forgotten his own name.
(b) As if the professor does not know where he is.
(c) As if the professor does not know him.
(d) As if the professor has forgotten about the appointment.

4. What has been converted into an office?
(a) The porch.
(b) The basement.
(c) The garage.
(d) The bedroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is this conversion received by her family?

2. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?

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

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

5. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?

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