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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, To Unwin about The Hobbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) To be read in one sitting.
(b) Not to be read aloud.
(c) To be read aloud.
(d) To be read as several separate stories.

2. Where is the man whose accent Tolkien refers to as "English after being wiped over with a dirty sponge" from?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New England.

3. In what year are the earliest letters in the book written?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1916.

4. 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.

5. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?
(a) C.S. Lewis and his wife.
(b) Only his wife and son.
(c) Only C.S. Lewis.
(d) C.S. Lewis and his son.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. During the time these letters are written, what term do the British typically use to label Americans?

4. What book inspired a schoolboy to write to Tolkien, prompting his response in Letter #114?

5. How does Tolkien think children will respond to Farmer Giles of Ham?

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