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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. Mabel decides to convert to what religion?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Catholicism
(c) Protestantism.
(d) Hinduism.

2. St. Philip's is not the best school for the boys and eventually Ronald wins a scholarship to where?
(a) King Phillip's school.
(b) King Edward's school.
(c) King William's school.
(d) King Harry's school.

3. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?
(a) A movie.
(b) A contradiction that appears in THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(c) A sequel to THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
(d) A new book.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mabel think of Bloemfontein?

2. What will Mabel do about housing?

3. In the spring of 1904 Mabel is diagnosed with what?

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

5. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

(see the answer key)

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