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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Final Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which new names are among the recipients of the 1960s letters included in "Later Years"?
(a) Mrs. Drijver and Hugo Dyson.
(b) Professor Forster and Mrs. Drijver.
(c) Professor Forster and Hugo Dyson.
(d) Professor Forster, Mrs. Drijver, and Hugo Dyson.

2. When does Tolkien write to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) November 19.
(b) November 9.
(c) September 19.
(d) September 9.

3. How does Tolkien react to the original cover designs that he is sent for his books?
(a) He likes them overall, but has a few suggestions.
(b) He is unhappy with them.
(c) He is very happy with them.
(d) He does not understand them.

4. How does Tolkien respond to the woman when she writes to him to inquire whether he had owned a book she purchased?
(a) He is unsure if he owned the book or not.
(b) He denies owning the book.
(c) He does not respond.
(d) He confirms that he had owned the book.

5. How long is the summary that Tolkien's new publisher asks him to write at the end of "Publisher Drama"?
(a) One-hundred words.
(b) Fifty words.
(c) One-hundred-and-fifty words.
(d) Two-hundred words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assertion does Tolkien make about Farmer Giles of Ham?

2. Overall, what is the length of the longest letters included in the book?

3. In Letter #131, what reason does Tolkien reveal for creating his alternate world of fiction?

4. Who is Tolkien replying to in Letter #246?

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

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