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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. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?
(a) Jimmy Smits.
(b) C.S. Lewis.
(c) G. B. Smith.
(d) His brother.

2. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?
(a) It is on the premises of the Bank of Africa, where Arthur is employed.
(b) It is near the train station.
(c) It is in England.
(d) It is a small, modest home.

3. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?
(a) A philologist.
(b) A playwright.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A psychologist.

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

5. How does Ronald feel the moment he sets foot on campus?
(a) He is unhappy and depressed.
(b) He misses King Edward's school.
(c) He is very nervous and unsure.
(d) He knows the college was bound to be his real home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?

2. Ronald was adamant that Edith become what?

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

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

5. It was during this time that Tolkien started to do what?

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