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

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

3. How many academic articles is Tolkien a writer for, as referred to in "The Professor"?
(a) At least ten.
(b) At least one.
(c) At least twenty.
(d) Over twenty.

4. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter.
(b) Milton Waldman.
(c) George Allen.
(d) Rayner Unwin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?

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

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

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

5. What does Tolkien wish for "well-meaning folk who think they know" in Letter #236?

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