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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. Part one relays details of what?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1977.
(b) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1957.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1967.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1947.

2. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?
(a) Very quiet and shy.
(b) Very petite and pleasant.
(c) Very depressed and rude.
(d) Very odd and unusual.

3. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?
(a) She is very contagious.
(b) There is no one to care for her at home.
(c) There is no treatment for Diabetes at this time.
(d) She will need to receive treatment.

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

5. What will Mabel do about housing?
(a) She will look for an inexpensive house to rent.
(b) She will stay with a friend.
(c) She will buy a home.
(d) She will stay with her in-laws.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Some also believe that Mabel's death encouraged Tolkien to do what?

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

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

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

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