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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Letters of the 1960s.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?
(a) Elf, Elfen, and Elven.
(b) Elf and Elven.
(c) Elfen and Elven.
(d) Elf and Elfen.

2. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?
(a) Inaccuracies.
(b) Inconsistencies.
(c) Too many analogies.
(d) Too many metaphors.

3. What request is made of Tolkien after he finishes Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) That he adds to the ending to make it more complete.
(b) That he remove two of the characters.
(c) That he write more stories to make a large volume.
(d) That he edit some of the book to make it shorter.

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

5. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is amusing.
(b) He thinks it is senseless.
(c) He thinks it is undefined.
(d) He thinks it is misleading.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?

2. Which one of the following is a topic of discussion in Letter #150 to Christopher?

3. What German word meaning "essential" does Tolkien refer to in Letter #6, stating that it is actually viewed as an English word?

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

5. What invention does Tolkien make when writing the poem being discussed with Unwin?

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