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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Now the Books Themselves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolkien expect the publisher to respond to his opinions of the cover designs?
(a) He thinks they will appreciate his opinion, but not act on it.
(b) He thinks they will agree with his opinion.
(c) He thinks they will become upset by reading his opinion.
(d) He thinks they will ignore his opinion.

2. How does Tolkien respond to the publisher's actions with the cover designs in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) He is unresponsive.
(b) He is thankful.
(c) He is upset.
(d) He is confused.

3. Which of the following is the main focal point of The Silmarillion?
(a) Magic.
(b) Dwarves.
(c) Hobbits.
(d) Elves.

4. How does Tolkien react to the original cover designs that he is sent for his books?
(a) He is very happy with them.
(b) He does not understand them.
(c) He is unhappy with them.
(d) He likes them overall, but has a few suggestions.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the publisher do after reading Tolkien's opinions of the cover designs?

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

4. Under what conditions is Tolkien asked to chair an English department in "The Professor"?

5. Which character does Tolkien indicate has gained the most power by wearing the Ring?

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