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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. How many Rings of Power does the One Ring control?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Nine.

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

3. How does Tolkien describe Gandalf in Letter #246?
(a) Powerless.
(b) Misguided.
(c) Misunderstood.
(d) Powerful.

4. What does Tolkien focus on when his books make less than anticipated progress with publishers?
(a) His family.
(b) Writing other books.
(c) His teaching job.
(d) Writing to the publishers.

5. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?
(a) Gondor.
(b) Rivendell.
(c) Mirkwood.
(d) Mordor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tolkien in Letter #246, what would have happened if Gandalf wore the ring?

2. What does Tolkien suggest is the greatest resource for the information the schoolboy is seeking in Letter #114?

3. What year does Tolkien write to his publisher with his thoughts on the original cover designs?

4. What request is made of Tolkien after he finishes Farmer Giles of Ham?

5. What type of good news does Tolkien preview in Letter #185?

(see the answer key)

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