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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Now the Books Themselves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?
(a) They refer to Tolkien's most well known works.
(b) They are all over five pages.
(c) They refer to Tolkien's least known works.
(d) They are all less than one-page long.

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

3. When does Tolkien write to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) November 9.
(b) November 19.
(c) September 9.
(d) September 19.

4. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?
(a) He does not entirely understand why he was selected.
(b) He is insulted.
(c) He is very appreciative.
(d) He thinks it is terrible.

5. Which one of the following is a topic of discussion in Letter #150 to Christopher?
(a) Maps for the books.
(b) The number of books printed.
(c) The number of books sold.
(d) Advertisements for the books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien expect the publisher to respond to his opinions of the cover designs?

2. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?

3. What is the term "galleys" used to refer to in "The Professor"?

4. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?

5. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?

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