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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Mabel decides to convert to what religion?
(a) Catholicism
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Buddhism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolkien had decided that in order to create a new language he would also have to create what?

2. While in service Tolkien received a letter from his friend, G. B. Smith, stating that who had been killed?

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

4. Tolkien is in the process of working on what?

5. How does Tolkien talk about the series?

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