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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. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Cancer.

2. How does Tolkien talk about the series?
(a) As if it were an embarrassment.
(b) As if it were absurd.
(c) As if it was never written.
(d) As if it is historical fact and not his own creation.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Mabel do about housing?

2. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?

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

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

5. In 1891 Mabel Suffield leaves her family in Birmingham to travel where?

(see the answer key)

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