1. When did Father Francis permit Tolkien to write to Edith?
(a) On Easter.
(b) On his birthday.
(c) On her birthday.
(d) On Christmas.

2. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?
(a) Job Gilson.
(b) Rob Gilson.
(c) Bob Gibson.
(d) Joe Gibson.

3. What is one of the many strange disturbances in the house at Bloemfontein?
(a) New hired help is brought in daily.
(b) The home is silent.
(c) Monkeys climbing over the wall.
(d) Earthquakes occur.

4. What does Mabel decide to do about her children's education?
(a) She will homeschool them.
(b) She ends it.
(c) She pays for them to attend the most expensive school in the country.
(d) She sends them to a neighbor for tutoring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. What happens in 1895 when Mabel and the boys return to England for a visit?

3. Ronald was adamant that Edith become what?

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

5. What does Mabel think of Bloemfontein?

(see the answer key)

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