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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Middle Earth as Fairy-Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?
(a) Sauron.
(b) The Nazgul.
(c) Saruman.
(d) Gollum.

2. How long does Tolkien indicate he has been working with the imaginary realms in Letter #130?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Years.
(d) Decades.

3. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?
(a) To edit each other's manuscripts.
(b) To give each other literary criticism.
(c) To discuss sports and politics.
(d) To play games.

4. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Negotiable.
(c) Final.
(d) Reversible.

5. How is the Machine described in Letter #131?
(a) Neither disciplined nor industrialized.
(b) Disciplined, but not industrialized.
(c) Industrialized, but undisciplined.
(d) Industrialized and disciplined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing the culture of the Elves to suffer?

2. How many other men are traveling with Tolkien during his conversation about accents?

3. According to the information provided in Letter #69, how often does Tolkien write to Christopher?

4. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?

5. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?

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