The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Publisher Drama.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the following best describes Tolkien's recount of the history surrounding his poem in "Publisher Drama"?
(a) Brief.
(b) Expected.
(c) Incomplete.
(d) Lengthy.

3. Where does the conversation about accents take place that Tolkien discusses in his letter to Christopher?
(a) On a plane.
(b) In a car.
(c) In a boat.
(d) On a train.

4. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His skills and sense of humor.
(b) His abilities and sense of humor.
(c) His skills and abilities.
(d) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.

5. What is causing the culture of the Elves to suffer?
(a) The lack of resources.
(b) The psychological effects of their immortality.
(c) The abundance of different cultures.
(d) The limited education.

Short Answer Questions

1. In describing the power of the pen, what aspect of fiction writing does Tolkien refer to when explaining his own writing process and the way he invents characters?

2. As mentioned by Tolkien in Letter #131, when do the Hobbits first come into being?

3. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?

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

5. Why does Tolkien's new publisher need a summary of the books?

(see the answer key)

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