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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. 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 new book.
(d) A sequel to THE LORD OF THE RINGS.

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

4. How is this conversion received by her family?
(a) Not well.
(b) Well.
(c) Fairly well.
(d) Very well.

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 does Tolkien talk about the series?

2. Why is the baby named John?

3. Why does Mabel have to be hospitalized?

4. What is one of the many strange disturbances in the house at Bloemfontein?

5. At the Oratory, who does Mabel Tolkien meet?

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