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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) Largely misguided.
(c) Unintentionally offensive.
(d) Intentionally offensive.

2. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Negotiable.
(c) Reversible.
(d) Final.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?

2. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?

3. Which novel was being made into a paperback, prompting the debate over spelling in Letter #236?

4. Overall, what is the length of the longest letters included in the book?

5. What does Tolkien focus on when his books make less than anticipated progress with publishers?

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