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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, To Unwin about The Hobbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?
(a) Both easy and difficult.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Neither easy nor difficult.
(d) Easy.

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. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Never.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once a week.

5. How does Tolkien describe the domestic problems he is having in a letter before he moves to a small house?
(a) Intolerable.
(b) Unpredictable.
(c) Inexcusable.
(d) Unexpected.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?

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

3. In Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?

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

5. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?

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