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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Chapter 7, titled "War," takes place during the summer of _________, after England declared war on Germany.
(a) 1934.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1904.
(d) 1924.

4. Why is the trip to England postponed?
(a) There is a horrible storm.
(b) Arthur loses his job.
(c) Mabel becomes pregnant.
(d) Mabel becomes ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?

3. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?

4. The small sum of money that had been invested by Arthur would only bring an income of ___________________ per week, an amount that is barely enough to sustain the family at the poverty level.

5. Tolkien was fortunate to survive what he referred to as what?

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