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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?
(a) They are seldom used in real life.
(b) They are the opposite of an actual real life language.
(c) They are never used in real life.
(d) They are a combination of two real-life languages.

2. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?
(a) Grading papers.
(b) Reporting to class on time.
(c) Reading academic books.
(d) Talking with students.

3. What is the first topic discussed in Tolkien's letter to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) The books' sales.
(b) C.S. Lewis' books.
(c) The books' reviews.
(d) C.S. Lewis' opinions.

4. How much time has passed between Tolkien's initial idea for drawing maps and when it becomes an issue with a publisher?
(a) Over a decade.
(b) Eight years.
(c) A decade.
(d) Four years.

5. Besides his publisher, who else does Tolkien give credit to for his literary success in his letter to D. Auden?
(a) A nun, a former teacher, and a former student.
(b) A nun and a former student.
(c) A nun and a former teacher.
(d) A former teacher and a former student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the wearer of the One Ring in Tolkien's story?

2. Who participates in the Machine?

3. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?

4. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?

5. Where does the friendship between the Elves and the Dwarves that Tolkien refers to in Letter #131 take place?

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