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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Father Francis was still angry with Ronald for what?
(a) Skipping school.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Leaving King Edward's school.
(d) Deceiving him regarding the relationship of Edith.

2. Why did Ronald not follow suit when Hilary signed up to become a soldier?
(a) He did not believe in war.
(b) He was not feeling well.
(c) He was afraid of war.
(d) He was concerned about leaving Oxford and wanted to finish his studies.

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

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

5. Why does Mabel travel here?
(a) To search for a husband.
(b) To find a job.
(c) To marry Arthur Tolkien.
(d) To find her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Members of Exeter College saw great promise in the student and suggested that Ronald become what?

2. Tolkien received a letter from Christopher Wiseman, informing him that who had been killed?

3. To Tolkien, this death represented what?

4. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?

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

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