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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 chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?
(a) Chapter 3.
(b) Chapter 10.
(c) Chapter 5.
(d) Chapter 8.

2. Which new names are among the recipients of the 1960s letters included in "Later Years"?
(a) Professor Forster, Mrs. Drijver, and Hugo Dyson.
(b) Mrs. Drijver and Hugo Dyson.
(c) Professor Forster and Mrs. Drijver.
(d) Professor Forster and Hugo Dyson.

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. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?
(a) The department supervisor.
(b) Colleagues.
(c) Students.
(d) The dean.

5. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?
(a) He is very appreciative.
(b) He does not entirely understand why he was selected.
(c) He is insulted.
(d) He thinks it is terrible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides his complaint in "Later Years", how many other times in the book so far has Tolkien complained about the spelling changes made by the editorial staff of a publishing company?

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

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

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

5. How does Tolkien respond to C.S. Lewis' use of the name Numenor in one of his stories?

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