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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has been converted into an office?
(a) The basement.
(b) The porch.
(c) The garage.
(d) The bedroom.

3. Part one relays details of what?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1947.
(b) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1977.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1967.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter's visit to Ronald Tolkien in 1957.

4. Tolkien began to pay the most attention to what as opposed to the story itself?
(a) The time period.
(b) The language.
(c) The people.
(d) The landscape.

5. Meanwhile Mabel and the boys would live where?
(a) With her parents.
(b) With friends.
(c) In an inexpensive rental.
(d) With her in-laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1924, Edith gave birth to a third son, Christopher Reuel, named after whom?

2. In November, Mabel falls into what and dies?

3. 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.

4. Tolkien jumped into his studies and was thrilled when he had the opportunity to do what?

5. Ronald managed to fit in with the help of some fellow ___________.

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