The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Later Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?
(a) Chapter 10.
(b) Chapter 5.
(c) Chapter 8.
(d) Chapter 3.

2. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is undefined.
(b) He thinks it is amusing.
(c) He thinks it is misleading.
(d) He thinks it is senseless.

3. What is the term "galleys" used to refer to in "The Professor"?
(a) Reviews for a book.
(b) Advance copies of a printed book.
(c) Chapter summaries for a book.
(d) Advance posters advertising a book.

4. Under what conditions is Tolkien asked to chair an English department in "The Professor"?
(a) Contradicting.
(b) Limited.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Broad.

5. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?
(a) Talking with students.
(b) Reading academic books.
(c) Grading papers.
(d) Reporting to class on time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?

2. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?

3. What year does Tolkien write a long letter to Jane Neave that is included in "Later Years"?

4. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?

5. In Letter #227, how does Tolkien explain the name, Numenor?

(see the answer key)

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