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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?
(a) A hole.
(b) A deep sleep.
(c) A Diabetic coma.
(d) A strong fever.

2. Ronald received medical care, but never got any better. What happened next?
(a) He stayed in a hospital in Germany.
(b) He was sent home to England.
(c) He was sent to a hospital in the United States.
(d) He was released back to battle.

3. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?
(a) A new country.
(b) A new planet.
(c) A history around it.
(d) A new alphabet.

4. 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's health begins to fail.
(c) Arthur Tolkien says they can stay.
(d) Mabel Tolkien's health begins to fail.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1917, Edith gave birth to a baby boy, John Francis Reuel; the name Francis as a tribute to whom?

2. Tolkien began writing what he referred to as "The Book of Lost Tales." The first story would eventually become what?

3. What was the sole purpose of this club?

4. Carpenter meets Edith. How does he describe her?

5. What was Ronald's group of friends and fellow students unofficially named?

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