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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. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Read.
(d) Write.

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

3. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?
(a) The "Literature Club."
(b) The "Boys' Club."
(c) The "Authors' Club."
(d) The "Tea Club."

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

5. Ronald was stricken with what the doctors referred to as what?
(a) "Trench disease."
(b) "Pyrexia of unknown origin."
(c) "Trench fever."
(d) "A fever of unknown origin."

Short Answer Questions

1. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?

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

3. As Ronald and Edith's wedding drew nearer, what became a concern?

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

5. In January 1913, Ronald Tolkien turned 21 and was thrilled that he could finally do what?

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