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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Later Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolkien categorize the attempts made to change his spellings in Letter #236?
(a) Somewhat misguided.
(b) Unintentionally offensive.
(c) Intentionally offensive.
(d) Largely misguided.

2. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?
(a) It will be designed to have a sequel.
(b) It will be meant not to be read by children.
(c) It will be meant to be read by children.
(d) It will be designed not to have a sequel.

3. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?
(a) The full names of the people that the letters are addressed to.
(b) The endings of the letters.
(c) Months and dates.
(d) Personal information.

4. What is the term "galleys" used to refer to in "The Professor"?
(a) Advance copies of a printed book.
(b) Advance posters advertising a book.
(c) Chapter summaries for a book.
(d) Reviews for a book.

5. Whom does Tolkien originally ask to draw maps for the imaginary world of The Lord of the Rings?
(a) A friend.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Edith.
(d) A professional illustrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed between Tolkien's initial idea for drawing maps and when it becomes an issue with a publisher?

2. In Letter #227, how does Tolkien explain the name, Numenor?

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

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

5. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?

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