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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, JRR Tolkien as The Old Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters have a dynamic that Tolkien thinks has a great effect on the events in The Lord of Rings?
(a) Gandalf and Sauron.
(b) Gandalf and Gollum.
(c) Frodo and Gandalf.
(d) Frodo and Gollum.

2. How does Tolkien categorize the attempts made to change his spellings in Letter #236?
(a) Somewhat misguided.
(b) Unintentionally offensive.
(c) Intentionally offensive.
(d) Largely misguided.

3. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Specific.
(c) Decorative.
(d) General.

4. What does Tolkien think children can become for their parents?
(a) One of the strongest sources of information.
(b) One of the strongest sources of support.
(c) A chance to correct their own mistakes.
(d) A chance to relive their lives.

5. Why does Tolkien's new publisher need a summary of the books?
(a) To use for publicity.
(b) To use for copyrighting the work.
(c) To include on the back cover.
(d) To include on the inside cover.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien describe the domestic problems he is having in a letter before he moves to a small house?

2. As displayed in Letter #257, what is the connection between Tolkien's childhood and his later years?

3. What does Tolkien announce to Christopher Bretherton in Letter #257?

4. When is Letter #246, about Gandalf and the Ring, written?

5. Who provides the main order of the letters included in the book?

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