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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. What do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?
(a) They refer to Tolkien's least known works.
(b) They are all less than one-page long.
(c) They refer to Tolkien's most well known works.
(d) They are all over five pages.

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

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

4. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His skills and sense of humor.
(b) His abilities and sense of humor.
(c) His skills and abilities.
(d) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.

5. What subject is a student's thesis about that Tolkien expects to find boring?
(a) War.
(b) Industrialism.
(c) Fairy Tales.
(d) Civilization.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year does Tolkien write a long letter to Jane Neave that is included in "Later Years"?

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

4. How many academic articles is Tolkien a writer for, as referred to in "The Professor"?

5. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?

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