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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 consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is amusing.
(b) He thinks it is misleading.
(c) He thinks it is undefined.
(d) He thinks it is senseless.

2. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?
(a) As an attempt to write a sequel to The Lord of the Rings.
(b) As an attempt to rewrite The Lord of the Rings.
(c) As a reference to Tolkien.
(d) As a way to generate interest in the story.

3. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?
(a) Christopher, Edith, and Rayner Unwin.
(b) Christopher and Rayner Unwin.
(c) Christopher and Edith Unwin.
(d) Edith and Rayner Unwin.

4. Under what conditions is Tolkien asked to chair an English department in "The Professor"?
(a) Limited.
(b) Broad.
(c) Contradicting.
(d) Confusing.

5. Overall, what is the length of the longest letters included in the book?
(a) A few hundred words.
(b) Over ten pages.
(c) A few thousand words.
(d) Over twenty pages.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?

2. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?

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

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

5. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?

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