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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. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?
(a) The endings of the letters.
(b) The full names of the people that the letters are addressed to.
(c) Personal information.
(d) Months and dates.

2. What invention does Tolkien make when writing the poem being discussed with Unwin?
(a) A new meter.
(b) A new genre.
(c) A new world.
(d) A new word.

3. As mentioned in Letter #69, which specific part of his manuscript does Tolkien plan on revising?
(a) Where the Sun has risen and set.
(b) When the Sun has risen and set.
(c) Where the Moon has risen and set.
(d) When the Moon has risen and set.

4. During the time these letters are written, what term do the British typically use to label Americans?
(a) Colonists.
(b) City folk.
(c) Yanks.
(d) Westerners.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By what year does Tolkien insist that his books be published with his new publisher?

3. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?

4. Which one of the following best describes Tolkien's recount of the history surrounding his poem in "Publisher Drama"?

5. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?

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