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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Tolkien known, regarding his personality?
(a) Having a good sense of humor.
(b) Being serious.
(c) Having no sense of humor.
(d) Being shy and quiet.

2. Carpenter believes that Tolkien may have substituted his mother with what?
(a) His friends.
(b) His writing.
(c) His love for Edith.
(d) His faith in the Catholic Church.

3. Why was Ronald eager to please Father Francis?
(a) He did not want to marry Edith unless Father Francis approved.
(b) Father Francis was like a father to him.
(c) Father Francis was still in charge of Ronald's monetary support.
(d) Father Francis can be very violent.

4. Whose words inspired Tolkien to write his great epic work?
(a) C.S. Lewis' words.
(b) Hilary's words.
(c) G.B. Smith's words.
(d) T.S. Elliot's words.

5. Mabel notices that Ronald is a bright student who is interested in what?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Science.
(c) Art.
(d) Languages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the couple move into the Bank House?

2. The second language was Sindarin, which was reminiscent of _________, Tolkien's second favorite language.

3. In 1920, Ronald applied for a job at the University of Leeds as what?

4. Ronald and Edith return from their honeymoon, and Ronald receives his first rejection letter for what?

5. Who introduced "non-clerical fellowships" that effectively eliminated a vow of celibacy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mabel feel about Bloemfontein? How does she act in regards to her feelings? Why does she act this way?

2. Why is Mabel worried about providing for her children?

3. Who was the Tolkiens' second son when was he born?

4. How does Ronald spend his final year at King Edward's?

5. What did Tolkien create with Eric Valentine Gordon?

6. What does Humphrey Carpenter say about the Tolkiens in Part One of this book?

7. Why is Arthur Tolkien in South Africa?

8. What did members of Exeter College think of Ronald when he came in second place?

9. What does Ronald think of Exeter College?

10. How does Father Francis feel about Ronald's engagement to Edith?

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